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1. Molotov cocktails, fires, and tear gas in Athens (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

The center of Athens turned into a battleground as hooded individuals began throwing Molotov cocktails....

2. Shops to close early amid clashing protests

Shops in Limassol are expected to close early this evening as the city braces for two simultaneous demonstrations, one by the far-right party ELAM and another against fascism. ...

3. Turkey announces killing of 15 Kurdish fighters

Turkey announced today that it had killed 13 Kurdish fighters in northern Syria and two in Iraq....

4. Cyprus talks stalled: Crossing points block path to UN conference

Negotiations over the Cyprus issue are heating up, with both sides digging in ahead of a potential UN-led international conference in early 2025. ...

5. End of an era as Assad flees Syria amid government collapse

In a dramatic and swift turn of events, the Syrian government has collapsed, marking the end of the Assad family's 50-year rule....

6. Syrian rebels advance toward Damascus amid rising tensions

Syrian rebel forces have made significant strides toward Damascus, asserting they are now "at the gates" of the capital following a swift and widespread offensive....

7. Thousands rally in Tbilisi for fifth night as PM condemns pro-European protests

For the fifth night in a row, thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital, protesting the government’s recent decision to suspend its pursuit of European Union (EU) membership....

8. Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, evacuations underway

Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam overnight Thursday, following a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax, prompting the Israeli government to dispatch planes to evacuate its citizens....

9. Israeli rescue planes sent to Amsterdam after violent attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered two rescue planes to Amsterdam following a violent incident targeting Israeli citizens, his office confirmed. ...

10. White House locks down with fences and barricades ahead of Election Day

With Americans casting their votes on Tuesday, fears of civil unrest are surging as a razor-thin presidential race between incumbent Donald Trump......

11. 26-year-old injured in APOEL-Anorthosis fan clash

A 26-year-old man sustained facial fractures and other injuries in clashes that erupted Monday night following the football match between APOEL and Anorthosis at GSP Stadium, police said....

12. Hezbollah leader-in-waiting killed in Israeli airstrike

Hezbollah has confirmed the death of Hashem Safieddine, a high-ranking official and heir apparent to its current leader Hassan Nasrallah, following an Israeli airstrike. ...

13. Australians evacuate to Cyprus as conflict in Lebanon intensifies

Australia commenced a significant evacuation of its nationals from Lebanon on Saturday, utilizing Cyprus as a transit point due to intensified Israeli military actions against Hezbollah. ...

14. Israeli airstrike hits Beirut, killing six in escalating conflict

Israel bombed central Beirut early Thursday, killing at least six people, following its deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes with Hezbollah. ...

15. Thousands flee southern Lebanon amid Israeli strikes

Thousands of civilians are fleeing southern Lebanon as intense Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah positions, creating a mass exodus that has choked major roads leading to Beirut....

16. Clashes halt Limassol derby, police and fans blame each other

Despite declarations from authorities and the government to crack down on hooliganism and sports-related violence, the new football season in Cyprus has already been marred by widespread unrest. ...

17. Suez Canal blockage and South China sea clashes threaten global trade

Although the pandemic-induced disruptions in global supply chains have eased and water flow in the Panama Canal has improved, new threats to international trade have emerged....

18. Ships collide in disputed waters, China blames Philippines

19. Mental health over job security is Gen Z’s new workplace mantra

Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is expected to make up 27% of the global workforce by next year, according to the Guardian. ...

20. Bangladesh PM resigns, flees to India amidst Gen Z-led protests

Jubilant scenes erupted in Dhaka on Monday after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following weeks of deadly anti-government protests. ...

21. 91 dead in Bangladesh protests, PM resignation demanded

Clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday left at least 91 people dead and hundreds injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at tens of thousands of protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. ...

22. Trump chooses JD Vance as Vice President for 2024

Donald Trump announced Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his vice-presidential running mate on Monday, marking the start of the Republican National Convention....

23. Farmers seize control, policemen caught off guard in occupied territories

A demonstration outside the prime minister's residence in the occupied territories erupted into chaos on Monday as farmers, supported by various trade unions, NGOs, and political groups, voiced their grievances....

24. UCLA protests prompt large police deployment

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), has become a focal point of tension as clashes erupted between pro-Palestinian activists and supporters of Israel, echoing similar unrest unfolding across American campuses....

25. Sixty individuals involved in altercation outside Astromeritis association

Authorities in Nicosia were swiftly deployed on Sunday night following reports of clashes erupting in the Astromeritis area. The incident, which occurred around 9:15 p.m., involved approximately 60 individuals, including Greek Cypriots and foreigners, outside a local association. ...

26. Power play unfolds as Auditor General faces dismissal petition

In a tumultuous legal saga unfolding in Cyprus, Attorney General George Savvidis has filed a petition before the Supreme Constitutional Court seeking the dismissal of Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides, according to a report by Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's printed edition of Kathimerini....

27. Student protests spread across US universities over Israel-Hamas conflict (vid)

Student protests have erupted at colleges nationwide over the Israel-Hamas conflict. It began with over 100 demonstrators arrested at Columbia University last week...

28. Students occupy universities nationwide over Israel-Hamas conflict

The tumultuous echoes of dissent reverberated across campuses nationwide as what began as a localized outcry at Columbia University against Israel's conflict with Hamas transformed into a widespread movement by Tuesday. ...

29. Lost promises, missed chances: Secrets behind Cyprus' EU entry

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini's Marina Economidou, Gunter Verheugen sheds light on the intricacies of negotiations surrounding the Cyprus problem at Burgenstock....

30. US blocks UN resolution recognizing Palestinian statehood

The United States blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution on Thursday that would have recognized a Palestinian state, sparking sharp criticism from Palestinian leaders....