To Consider:
Courage is knowing what not to fear.
Plato (427 BC-347 BC) Athenian philosopher
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Syrian security forces monitored armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says
One man accused of killing an Alawite during the sectarian violence in March tells the BBC that armed civilians were advised and monitored by government forces. -
Israel security cabinet approves plan to 'capture' Gaza, official says
The Israeli military has called up tens of thousands of reservists, saying it is aiming to increase pressure on Hamas. -
Trump orders reopening of notorious Alcatraz prison
President Trump says the famous island prison off San Francisco is to be reopened to house "ruthless and violent" offenders. -
Mexican mayor arrested over alleged links to cartel training camp
The mayor of Teuchitlán is suspected of colluding with the New Generation Jalisco Cartel, which he denies. -
Nationalist Simion wins first round of Romanian election rerun
Romania's previous presidential election was cancelled over allegations of campaign fraud and Russian interference. -
How Russia took record losses in Ukraine in 2024
Last year was the deadliest for Russian forces since the start of the full-scale war with at least 45,287 killed. -
Peru kidnapping leaves 13 dead in gold mine
Miners were kidnapped and killed in a Peruvian gold mine after a confrontation with a criminal gang. -
Trump says he won't seek a third term
"This is not something I'm looking to do," the US president says about speculation he may try to find a way to run again in 2028. -
Ancient Indian skeleton still waiting for home
The find could shed light on how Indians lived 1,000 years ago - but is without a museum because of red tape. -
Trump says non-US movies to be hit with 100% tariffs
The president blamed foreign-made movies for the American film industry's "very fast death".
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