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April 19, 2024: MIDDLE EAST

Israel, Iran Play Down Apparent Israeli Strike. The Muted Responses Could Calm Tensions—For Now

JERUSALEM (AP) – Israel and Iran on Friday both played down an apparent Israeli airstrike near a major air base and nuclear site in central Iran, signaling the two bitter enemies are ready to prevent their latest eruption of violence from escalating into a full-blown regional war.

April 19, 2024: AFRICA

The West African Sahel Is Becoming a Drug Smuggling Corridor, UN Warns, as Seizures Skyrocket

NIAMEY, Niger (AP) – Drug seizures soared in the West African Sahel region according to figures released Friday in a new UN report, indicating the conflict-ridden region is becoming an influential route for drug trafficking.

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Al-Qaeda Operatives Targeted in Somalia February 1, 2007 AFRICA

African Continent Handcuffed by Power Shortages August 3, 2007 AFRICA

Armed Conflict Costs Africa $18 Billion Each Year October 19, 2007 AFRICA

Abuse and Rape Part of Life for Darfur Women May 1, 2008 AFRICA

African Union Seeks to Resolve Zimbabwe Crisis July 3, 2008 AFRICA

African Free Trade Bloc Opens for Business, but Challenges Remain January 1, 2021 AFRICA

At Least 20 Dead, 600 Wounded in Equatorial Guinea Blasts March 8, 2021 AFRICA

Abduction, Torture, Rape: Conflict in Congo Worsens, Says UN December 29, 2022 AFRICA

Analysis: Sudan Slides Further into War as Diplomacy Flounders June 14, 2023 AFRICA

The African Union Suspends Niger Until ‘the Effective Restoration of Constitutional Order’ August 22, 2023 AFRICA

Amid Sky-high Inflation, Venezuela Unveils 100,000 Bolivar Bill Worth $2 November 4, 2017 AMERICAS

Almost Two-thirds of Americans Believe U.S. at Lowest Point in History November 7, 2017 AMERICAS

Argentines Battle Rising Poverty and Hunger, With or Without Debt Deal August 7, 2020 AMERICAS

After Summer of Protests, U.S. National Guard Puts Troops on Standby for Coming Months October 7, 2020 AMERICAS

As They Repair Iota’s Damage, Colombian Survivors Vow to Rebuild November 25, 2020 AMERICAS

At Least 160 Confederate Symbols Were Taken Down in 2020 February 24, 2021 AMERICAS

As Pandemic Ebbs, an Old Fear is New Again: Mass Shootings May 5, 2021 AMERICAS

America’s Biggest Gas Pipeline Crippled by Ransomware, Days from Restart May 10, 2021 AMERICAS

Abortion Rights: A Year After the Fall of Roe, What’s Changed? June 23, 2023 AMERICAS

As Illegal Crossings Drop, Legal Challenges Over U.S.-Mexico Border Policies Grow July 28, 2023 AMERICAS

America Marks 22 Years Since 9/11 with Tributes and Tears from Ground Zero to Alaska September 11, 2023 AMERICAS

After Rainy Season That Wasn’t, Parched Mexico City Starts Restricting Water October 19, 2023 AMERICAS

America’s Animal Shelters Are Overcrowded with Pets from Families Facing Economic and Housing Woes December 22, 2023 AMERICAS

Antisemitism and Safety Fears Surge Among U.S. Jews, Survey Finds February 15, 2024 AMERICAS

AIDS Rate Takes Off in China February 20, 2009 ASIA

At Least 126 Killed as Myanmar Jade Mine Collapse Buries Workers July 2, 2020 ASIA

Armenia Raises Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict Troop Toll to 2,425 November 19, 2020 ASIA

At Communist Party Centenary, President Xi Says China Won’t Be Bullied July 2, 2021 ASIA

As World Watches Russia, Myanmar Army Steps Up Attacks March 15, 2022 ASIA

Afghanistan Quake Kills 1,000 People, Deadliest in Decades June 22, 2022 ASIA

Assassination of Japan’s Shinzo Abe Stuns World Leaders July 8, 2022 ASIA

At 75, India’s Democracy Is Under Pressure Like Never Before August 12, 2022 ASIA

Afghanistan Marks 1 Year Since Taliban Seizure as Woes Mount August 15, 2022 ASIA

As Regional Threats Rise, Japan Eases Defense-only Strategy December 16, 2022 ASIA

As China’s Birth Rate Slumps, Political Advisor Urges Egg Freezing for Single Women February 28, 2023 ASIA

Asia Lags Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels of Food Security, UN Food Agency Says December 12, 2023 ASIA

Australia Elects a New Prime Minister November 29, 2007 AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC

Australian Flooding Seen as Mixed Blessing January 21, 2008 AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC

Australia Ends Combat Role in Iraq June 5, 2008 AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC

Australia Installs First Female Prime Minister July 12, 2010 AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC

Australian Floods: Costliest Disaster in Nation’s History January 17, 2011 AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC

Aftershocks Rattle New Zealand July 21, 2011 AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC

Australia Says Majority Dead in Country’s Biggest Whale Beaching September 23, 2020 AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC

Amid Threats from China, Australia Spends Half a Billion on Defense Upgrades April 28, 2021 AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC

Australia’s Housing Crisis, Largely Hidden, Is Getting Worse December 20, 2022 AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC

Art Show: Europe New “Roman Empire” November 8, 2004 EUROPE

As America’s Economy Weakens, Europe’s Strengthens January 29, 2007 EUROPE

Abortion and Europe – Rights or Religion? March 14, 2007 EUROPE

Analysis: Could COVID Knock Out Flu in Europe This Winter? December 4, 2020 EUROPE

Auschwitz Marks Anniversary Virtually as Survivors Fear End of an Era January 29, 2021 EUROPE

At 100 Years Old, Northern Ireland Is Still in an Identity Crisis May 3, 2021 EUROPE

‘A New Chapter’: Angela Merkel Aims for UK-Germany Relations Reset July 9, 2021 EUROPE

Europe Floods: Death Toll over 120 as Rescues Continue July 15, 2021 EUROPE

After 3 Months of War, Life in Russia Has Profoundly Changed May 23, 2022 EUROPE

Armenia Says 49 Soldiers Killed in Attacks by Azerbaijan September 13, 2022 EUROPE

Attacks in Baghdad Down 80% February 19, 2008 MIDDLE EAST

Arab Uprisings Increase Israeli-Palestinian Tensions June 2, 2011 MIDDLE EAST

American Envoy Killed in Arab Uprising September 27, 2012 MIDDLE EAST

Arab League Summit Reveals Continued Signs of Disunity May 1, 2014 MIDDLE EAST

After U.S. Warning, Iran Says Its Navy Will Still Operate in Gulf May 22, 2020 MIDDLE EAST

As War Rages, Over 2 Million Yemeni Children May Starve in 2021 February 17, 2021 MIDDLE EAST

Afghan War Map Shows Taliban Stronger After 20 Years April 30, 2021 MIDDLE EAST

Around 20 Killed in Deadliest Coalition Strikes on Yemen’s Sanaa since 2019 January 18, 2022 MIDDLE EAST

At Over 100 Days, the Israel-Hamas War Has Transformed the Region. Here are 5 Takeaways January 19, 2024 MIDDLE EAST

As Civil War Enters Its 14th Year, Violence in Syria Is on the Rise While Aid Is Flagging March 18, 2024 MIDDLE EAST

Analysis: Many Iranian Options to Retaliate Against Israel, But All Carry Risk April 3, 2024 MIDDLE EAST

Asian and European Nations Discuss Global Financial Crisis October 29, 2008 GEOPOLITICS

Australia, UK, U.S. Alliance to Develop Hypersonic Missiles April 5, 2022 GEOPOLITICS

Analysis: By Exiting Grain Deal, Russia Risks Alienating Its Few Remaining Partners July 21, 2023 GEOPOLITICS

Analysis: Iran’s Nuclear Slowdown May Prop Up U.S. Hopes to Ease Tensions September 7, 2023 GEOPOLITICS

The African Union Is Joining the G20 September 13, 2023 GEOPOLITICS

Analysis: With Defiant Summit, Russia’s Putin and North Korea’s Kim Send Rivals a Warning September 15, 2023 GEOPOLITICS

Analysis: Iran Enriches More Uranium as Gaza War Rages, U.S. Vote Looms November 17, 2023 GEOPOLITICS

Analysis: In Threatening Shift, North Korea Moves to Redefine Relations with South January 8, 2024 GEOPOLITICS

Analysis: Russian Veto Points to ‘Grim Future’ for North Korea Sanctions Enforcement March 29, 2024 GEOPOLITICS

Australia Makes Biggest Meth Bust in Its History December 22, 2017 CRIME & PUNISHMENT

As COVID-19 Ravaged U.S. in 2020, Shootings, Killings Were also Up December 28, 2020 CRIME & PUNISHMENT

‘A Dangerous Time’: Portland, Oregon, Sees Record Homicides October 19, 2021 CRIME & PUNISHMENT

After Two Mass Shootings, Can Serbia Rid Itself of Guns? May 23, 2023 CRIME & PUNISHMENT

Australian PM Confirms Country’s Looming Financial Danger May 4, 2009 ECONOMY & PERSONAL FINANCE

Apple Set to Become First $1 Trillion Company This Year January 4, 2018 ECONOMY & PERSONAL FINANCE

Average Venezuelan Lost 24 Pounds Last Year Due to Economic Woes March 1, 2018 ECONOMY & PERSONAL FINANCE

Americans on Jobless Benefits Spent More than When Working, Study Shows July 17, 2020 ECONOMY & PERSONAL FINANCE

After Two Lost Decades, Weakest Local U.S. Economies May Face Worse from Pandemic October 16, 2020 ECONOMY & PERSONAL FINANCE

Analysis: Europe Braces for Pandemic Reality to Hit Banks February 19, 2021 ECONOMY & PERSONAL FINANCE

Americans Sour on Economy amid Inflation Woes: AP-NORC Poll November 1, 2021 ECONOMY & PERSONAL FINANCE

As U.S. Inflation Hits 31-year High, Banks Assess Risks and Opportunities November 26, 2021 ECONOMY & PERSONAL FINANCE

Analysis: How the Ukraine Conflict Is Reshaping Global Oil Markets May 31, 2022 ECONOMY & PERSONAL FINANCE

Analysis: Ukraine War Rekindles Europe’s Demand for African Oil and Gas July 22, 2022 ECONOMY & PERSONAL FINANCE

As ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Plans Grow, So Do Delinquencies September 15, 2022 ECONOMY & PERSONAL FINANCE

Americans Struggle as Expenses Outpace Incomes November 3, 2023 ECONOMY & PERSONAL FINANCE

AIDS Yet to Peak January 20, 2003 HEALTH ISSUES

Avian Flu Pandemic? July 7, 2005 HEALTH ISSUES

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Plague Could Happen, Warns CDC March 11, 2005 HEALTH ISSUES

Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria Now in Boston March 15, 2003 HEALTH ISSUES

AIDS Spreads Through China November 6, 2006 HEALTH ISSUES

Asia: Deaths Mounting Due to Counterfeit Medications March 26, 2007 HEALTH ISSUES

Avian Flu – A Continued Threat June 7, 2007 HEALTH ISSUES

Alcohol-Related Deaths in UK Rising February 4, 2008 HEALTH ISSUES

Animal Diseases Increasingly Jump to Humans February 3, 2010 HEALTH ISSUES

Almost 30 Percent of Americans Obese August 13, 2010 HEALTH ISSUES

“Alarming Resurgence” in Bed Bugs September 17, 2010 HEALTH ISSUES

Air Pollution Contributes Significantly to Diabetes Globally July 5, 2018 HEALTH ISSUES

Air Pollution Reduces Global Life Expectancy by More Than One Year August 24, 2018 HEALTH ISSUES

Anti-Smoking Progress Slows Amid COVID-19 Pandemic March 31, 2021 HEALTH ISSUES

Alcohol Death Toll Is Growing, U.S. Government Reports Say November 8, 2022 HEALTH ISSUES

Avian Flu Outbreak Wipes Out 50.54 Million U.S. Birds, a Record December 1, 2022 HEALTH ISSUES

As Legal Pot Grows, More Kids Sickened by Edibles at Home January 5, 2023 HEALTH ISSUES

Alarming Rise in Youth Suicide and Homicide Rates During Pandemic June 15, 2023 HEALTH ISSUES

The Anna Nicole Smith Media Frenzy – America’s Priorities Revealed February 15, 2007 MEDIA

Anglican and Catholic Churches to Unite? March 13, 2007 RELIGION

Anglican Church on Verge of Split? July 3, 2008 RELIGION

Another “Doomsday” Prophecy Set for October 21 October 19, 2011 RELIGION

American Nuns Push Back at Vatican August 17, 2012 RELIGION

Amid Rise in Exorcisms, Catholic Church Provides New Anti-occult Tools October 30, 2017 RELIGION

Abortion: Big Business June 21, 2007 SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

Another Violent Black Friday December 14, 2012 SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

Adulthood Does Not Start Until Age 25, Researchers Claim January 26, 2018 SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

Arizona, 15th State with Legal Pot, Begins Recreational Sales January 26, 2021 SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

As Pacific Northwest Fentanyl Crisis Surges, Officials Grapple with How to Curb It December 18, 2023 SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

Archeological Discovery Supports Scripture? October 30, 2008 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Astronomers Find Nearly 100 Planets Beyond Solar System February 20, 2018 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Antarctic Explorer Shackleton’s Ship Found after a Century March 9, 2022 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

An al-Qaeda Nuclear Threat? May 5, 2005 TERRORISM & SECURITY

Acid Attacks Spread Across the Globe November 1, 2013 TERRORISM & SECURITY

Al-Qaida Will Pursue Attacks Undeterred by Zawahiri Loss, Experts Say August 3, 2022 TERRORISM & SECURITY

America's Ongoing Drought Problem January 6, 2006 WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

The Australian Drought April 25, 2007 WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

Amazon Deforestation Rate Escalates February 7, 2008 WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

Afghanistan Temblors Trigger Landslide June 27, 2012 WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

Ash Tree Will Be “Wiped Out” in Europe, Journal Reports July 1, 2016 WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

Air Pollution Costs Colombia’s Capital $1 Billion Per Year September 28, 2017 WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

Avocado and Lemon Crops Destroyed by California Wildfires December 14, 2017 WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

As California Burns, the Winds Arrive and the Lights Go Out September 8, 2020 WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

‘All Gone’: Residents Return to Burned-out Oregon Towns as Many West Coast Wildfires Keep Burning September 14, 2020 WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

At Risk: Protecting Biodiversity Focus at World Summit January 11, 2021 WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

Africa’s Elephants Now Endangered by Poaching, Habitat Loss March 26, 2021 WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

Another California Drought Four Years After Last April 2, 2021 WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

At Least 64 People Confirmed Dead in Kentucky after Barrage of Tornadoes December 13, 2021 WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

As ‘Skyglow’ Grows, New Study Documents Glaring Global Light Pollution January 24, 2023 WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

After Maui’s Wildfires, Thousands Brace for Long Process of Restoring Safe Water Service September 1, 2023 WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

Almost 100,000 Afghan Children Are in Dire Need of Support, 3 Months After Earthquakes, UNICEF Says January 16, 2024 WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

Antisemitic Acts Have Risen Sharply in Belgium and France Since Israel-Hamas War Began January 25, 2024 INTERNATIONAL

Attacks on Ships and Drones Show Yemen’s Houthis Can Still Fight Despite U.S.-led Airstrikes February 21, 2024 INTERNATIONAL

Analysis: U.S. Sanctions on Russia Will Send a Signal, If Not Deter March 23, 2021 ANALYSIS

Analysis: Hasty Rebuild Could Leave Turkey at Risk of Another Quake Disaster February 24, 2023 ANALYSIS

Analysis: U.S., Allies Try to Craft Gaza Endgame as Deaths, Destruction Mount November 3, 2023 ANALYSIS

After Year Like This, World Prepares for a Strange New Year’s Eve December 31, 2020 HOLIDAYS

ACT Test Scores for U.S. Students Drop to New 30-year Low October 11, 2023 EDUCATION

Afghan Schoolgirls Are Finishing Sixth Grade in Tears. Under Taliban Rule, Their Education Is Over December 29, 2023 EDUCATION

Americans Divided over Record Virus Test Numbers July 10, 2020 POLITICS

After Impeachment Acquittal, Could Donald Trump Still Be Held Liable? February 15, 2021 POLITICS

After Israel’s Tight Election, Who Matters and What Happens Next? March 24, 2021 POLITICS

Americans Less Positive About Civil Liberties: AP-NORC Poll September 17, 2021 POLITICS

As Political Division Ramps Up, Clergy Struggle to Unify Congregants September 30, 2022 POLITICS

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