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Drug that can regrow missing human teeth finally enters clinical trials
Earlier this year, scientists revealed that a new tooth-regrowing drug would enter human trials before the end of 2024. They’ve cut it close, but Japanese dentists testing the new tooth-growing drug finally launched the next phase of… Continue Reading
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Iran ministry protests over arrests of nationals in US
Iran has summoned the Swiss ambassador in Tehran, who represents U.S. interests in the country, and a senior Italian diplomat over the arrest by the U.S. of two Iranian nationals this week, Iranian media reported on Saturday. 2 View gallery U.S… Continue Reading
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‘Cruelty, Not War’ – Pope Francis Slams Bombing of Gaza Children
Pope Francis. (Photo: Benhur Arcayan, via Wikimedia Commons) On Saturday, Pope Francis criticized the bombing of children in Gaza, describing it as an act of “cruelty.” His statement followed a report from Gaza’s Civil Defense… Continue Reading
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‘Hamas’ money collector in Italy’: OFAC sanctions Mohammad Hannoun
On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated three individuals based in Europe and one sham charity that are prominent international financial supporters of Hamas, as well as one… Continue Reading
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Hamas, PIJ, PFLP unify in demand for ceasefire, hostage release
“The possibility of reaching a deal is closer than ever if Israel stops imposing new conditions,” Hamas said in a statement on Saturday. The statement comes following a Friday meeting between a Hamas delegation led by Khalil… Continue Reading
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BREAKING: Israeli Army Intercepts Drone Threat from East
The Israeli army intercepted a drone approaching from the east on Sunday, according to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The drone, believed to have been launched by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen, was intercepted over southern Israel. This comes after a failed attempt by the IDF to intercept a Houthi missile on Friday. The…
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Syrian Kurds deal with power balance
With hostile Turkish-backed groups mobilizing against them in Syria’s north, and Damascus ruled by a group friendly to Ankara, Syria’s main Kurdish factions are on the back foot as they seek to preserve political gains carved out during 13… Continue Reading
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December Wildfires Are Now a Thing
This story originally appeared on High Country News and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In Southern California, December wildfires are somewhat uncommon but not completely out of the norm. And this year, extremely dry conditions and… Continue Reading
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How to Manage Food Anxiety Over the Holidays
THIS ARTICLE IS republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Christmas can be a time of togetherness, fun, and relaxation. Yet, it can also bring unique challenges—particularly for those who may struggle with food anxiety,… Continue Reading
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Syria’s new rulers name foreign minister in push for international relations
Syria’s new rulers have appointed a foreign minister, the official Syrian news agency, or SANA, said on Saturday, as they seek to build international relations two weeks after Bashar al-Assad was ousted. The ruling General Command named Asaad… Continue Reading
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