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Police defend response, say yellow flag law limited them before Army reservist killed 18 in Maine

Donor fatigue persists as nations commit around US$8.1 billion for conflict-hit Syrians

On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis appeals for courage to better the world

Former top aide to New York City’s mayor charged in a bribery conspiracy

Hungary won’t support ‘premature proposal’ to admit Ukraine into EU, official says

Netanyahu visits Gaza, vows no end to fighting