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Hamas Leader's Assassination In Tehran Fuels Fear Of Gaza War Spreading

CBS News Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran's capital after attending the inauguration of the country's new president, Iranian officials and the militant group said early Wednesday. Both blamed Israel for the strike that killed Haniyeh, and Iran's foreign ministry said the U.S. bore responsibility for the killing as Israel's biggest ally.

North Korea's Kim Is In Russia To Meet Putin, As Both Are Locked In Standoffs With The West

Associated Press North Korea’s Kim Jong Un rolled into Russia on an armored train Tuesday to see President Vladimir Putin, a rare meeting between isolated leaders driven together by their need for support in escalating standoffs with the West.

Biden At UN To Call Russian War An Affront To Body’s Charter

4 Ukrainian Regions Schedule Votes This Week To Join Russia

Associated Press Russian-controlled regions of eastern and southern Ukraine announced plans Tuesday to start voting this week to become integral parts of Russia.

4 Ukrainian Regions Schedule Votes This Week To Join Russia

Associated Press Russian-controlled regions of eastern and southern Ukraine announced plans Tuesday to start voting this week to become integral parts of Russia.

Philippines Leader: Rich Countries Have Put Poorest At Risk

Associated Press The world’s richest people have put its poorest at risk, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. charged Tuesday at the United Nations, pushing for action on inequality, nuclear weapons and climate change.

Philippines Leader: Rich Countries Have Put Poorest At Risk

China Keeps West Guessing About Economic Pressure On Russia

Associated Press Chinese leader Xi Jinping is keeping the West guessing about whether Beijing will cooperate with tougher sanctions on Russia as he meets President Vladimir Putin a year after declaring they had a “no limits” friendship ahead of the Kremlin’s military operation in Ukraine.

China Keeps West Guessing About Economic Pressure On Russia

High Prices, Asian Markets Could Blunt EU Ban On Russian Oil

Associated Press The European Union’s groundbreaking decision to ban nearly all oil from Russia to punish the country for its invasion of Ukraine is a blow to Moscow’s economy, but its effects may be blunted by rising energy prices and other countries willing to buy some of the petroleum, industry experts say.

High Prices, Asian Markets Could Blunt EU Ban On Russian Oil

In Big Bid To Punish Moscow, EU Bans Most Russia Oil Imports

Associated Press In the most significant effort yet to punish Russia for its war in Ukraine, the European Union agreed to ban the overwhelming majority of Russian oil imports after tense negotiations that tested how far the bloc is willing to go to ostracize Moscow.

In Big Bid To Punish Moscow, EU Bans Most Russia Oil Imports

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Russians, Ukrainians Fight Block By Block In Eastern City

Associated Press Russian troops pushed deeper into a key eastern Ukrainian city Monday, fighting street by street with Kyiv’s forces in a battle that has left Sievierodonetsk in ruins. In a bid to pressure Moscow to end the war, the European Union agreed to embargo most Russian oil imports by the end of the year.

Russians, Ukrainians Fight Block By Block In Eastern City

China And Russia Veto New UN Sanctions On North Korea

Associated Press China and Russia told the Security Council after the vote that they oppose more sanctions, stressing that what’s needed now is renewed dialogue between North Korea and the United States.

China And Russia Veto New UN Sanctions On North Korea

China’s Xi Urges Talks To Settle Disputes, Opposes Sanctions

Associated Press Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday said his government supports talks to resolve international disputes and opposes “wanton use” of sanctions.

China’s Xi Urges Talks To Settle Disputes, Opposes Sanctions

Associated Press Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday said his government supports talks to resolve international disputes and opposes “wanton use” of sanctions.

'All Eyes' On Trump: UN To Meet Amid Tension With US

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World leaders will start trickling into New York on Tuesday for the opening of the United Nations General Assembly, but the big names, including President Donald Trump, won't show up to U.N. Headquarters until next week.

'All Eyes' On Trump: UN To Meet Amid Tension With US

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U.S. Warns Allies Trump Will Take Jerusalem Vote 'Personally'

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President Trump will be watching a vote in the United Nations General Assembly "very carefully," and has asked his ambassador to the world body, Nikki Haley, to "report back on those countries who voted against us," Haley wrote in a letter sent Tuesday to some countries.