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Trump says Hamas ready for peace, urges Israel to halt bombing GazaReplying to President Donald Trump鈥檚 ultimatum to accept his plan for ending the war, Hamas said it was willing to release the hostages and hand power to other Palestinians, but that other aspects require consultations. Hamas did not say it would disarm, an Israeli demand.
Jobs at stake as major US-Africa trade deal set to expireThe African Growth and Opportunity Act, which has given thousands of African products duty-free access to U.S. markets since 2000, is set to expire on Tuesday.
Former FBI director James Comey indicted after Trump urges prosecutionJames Comey has been charged with making a false statement to Congress and obstruction of a criminal proceeding. The charges come in a criminal case filed days after President Donald Trump appeared to urge his attorney general to prosecute the former FBI director and other perceived political enemies.听
UK, Australia, and Canada recognize a Palestinian stateThe move on Sunday prompted an angry response from Israel and reflects growing outrage at Israel鈥檚 conduct of the war in Gaza.
ICE denies using excessive force as it broadens immigration arrests in ChicagoThe Chicago operation began Sept. 8 and has led to the arrests of nearly 550 people. The aim is to enforce President Trump's immigration policies in a city known for strong laws against local cooperation with federal immigration efforts.听
From 鈥楽undance Kid鈥� to activist, Robert Redford鈥檚 legacy as a cinema iconRobert Redford, who died at his home in Utah on Sept. 16, brought his golden touch to Hollywood in front of and behind the camera, first as a 1970s Hollywood mega star, to an award-winning director and champion of independent film.听
