Faced with a growing manpower shortage amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip and other regional tensions, the Israel Defense Forces is giving thousands of draft dodgers the chance to complete their military service without punishment. … [Read more...] about Israeli army gives draft dodgers amnesty opportunity, allowing them avoid punishment by enlisting
Californian rescued from waterfall after multiday ordeal
A Long Beach, California, man trapped behind the Seven Teacups waterfall near Springville following an equipment failure was rescued after being stuck for days. … [Read more...] about Californian rescued from waterfall after multiday ordeal
Trump: Xi Jinping won’t invade Taiwan while he’s president
President Trump said he was informed by Chinese President Xi Jinping that the Chinese military won't invade Taiwan during his time in office. … [Read more...] about Trump: Xi Jinping won’t invade Taiwan while he’s president
Trump reverses on the need for a ceasefire before a potential peace deal ending the war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump reversed course in the wake of his meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to say an overall peace agreement - not the ceasefire that he has long championed - is the next step in ending the 3 1/2-year war in Ukraine. … [Read more...] about Trump reverses on the need for a ceasefire before a potential peace deal ending the war in Ukraine
Tensions soar in Serbia as angry protesters clash with police, set fire to party offices
Angry protesters clashed with police in a town in western Serbia and in the capital Belgrade on Saturday as tensions soared further in the Balkan nation following days of violent demonstrations. … [Read more...] about Tensions soar in Serbia as angry protesters clash with police, set fire to party offices