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Hamas delays the next hostage release, trading blame with Israel for breaking the deal

Hamas delays the next hostage release, trading blame with Israel for breaking the deal

Abu Obeida, the military spokesman for Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades, accused Israel of violating the terms of the deal and said the next release of hostages would be postponed until Israel adheres to the agreement.
by Daniel Estrin and Kat Lonsdorf

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Ecuador's conservative incumbent and a leftist lawyer advance to presidential runoff

Ecuador's conservative incumbent and a leftist lawyer advance to presidential runoff

Ecuador will choose its next president in a April runoff election after conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González garnered enough votes Sunday to beat 14 other candidates.
by The Associated Press

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Hamas releases 3 frail-looking Israeli hostages for 183 Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire

Hamas releases 3 frail-looking Israeli hostages for 183 Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire

Hamas-led militants have released three gaunt, frail-looking Israeli civilian men held for the past 16 months and Israel freed 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of a fragile agreement that has paused the war in the Gaza Strip. 
by The Associated Press

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Congolese refugee helps other refugees in Minnesota, but nonprofit’s future uncertain under Trump

Congolese refugee helps other refugees in Minnesota, but nonprofit’s future uncertain under Trump

Kisongo spent several years working with nonprofits like Catholic Charities and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota but saw the need for culturally competent services for refugees. That prompted him to start Voice in the Wilderness Organization.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Lukas Levin

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Trump says the U.S. will ‘take over’ Gaza and relocate its people. What does it mean?

Trump says the U.S. will ‘take over’ Gaza and relocate its people. What does it mean?

It wasn’t immediately clear what legal authority Trump would have to execute his proposals, and they would likely be met by fierce resistance from Palestinians and from regional Arab countries.
by Daniel Estrin and Kat Lonsdorf

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About 10 killed at adult education center in what officials say is Sweden’s worst mass shooting

About 10 killed at adult education center in what officials say is Sweden’s worst mass shooting

About 10 people including the gunman have been killed at an adult education center in what Sweden’s prime minister called the country’s “worst mass shooting.” But a final death toll, a conclusive number of wounded and a motive hadn’t yet been determined hours later.
by The Associated Press

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