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Lebanese man loses entire family in Israeli strike
Daughter, 5, had been undergoing physical therapy
No militants or arms in his home, Lebanese man says
TYRE, Lebanon, April 8 (Reuters) - Almost every day for the last month, Hussein Saleh has made a somber pilgrimage to the

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Trump and allies use increasingly religious language to frame Iran war as support for conflict slips
Evangelical leaders amplifying message from the pulpit
Trump is using Christian rhetoric as a political tool, some experts say
April 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is usin

LIMA, April 8 (Reuters) - Peruvians will go to the polls on April 12 to elect a new president and members of Congress, following years of political upheaval, impeachments and corruption scandals that have seen eight presidents since 2018.
A record number of candidates will compete in the first

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Wadagni has been finance minister under outgoing president Talon
He faces only one other candidate and is widely expected to win
Benin has been hit hard by jihadist groups active in Sahel
Talon's government survived a coup attempt last December
COTONOU, April 8 (Reuters) - B

April 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Iran have confirmed a two-week ceasefire following mediation by Pakistan.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks on its civilian

BANGKOK, April 8 (Reuters) - The three ‌crewmen on the Thai-flagged vessel that was attacked in the Strait of ​Hormuz last month have died, ​Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said ⁠at a press conference on ​Wednesday.
Thailand said 20 crew members ​were rescued by the Omani navy after the atta

French President Macron announced that around 15 countries are planning to restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. He emphasized the need for Lebanon's inclusion in the agreement while discussing ongoing defense efforts.

Poland has detained a third suspect linked to an arson attack on a Czech drone factory, claimed by a pro-Palestinian group. The suspect is accused of aiding the attack, which caused significant damage. Further developments in the case are ongoing.

South Korea's Blue House announced efforts to ensure the safe passage of its ships through the Strait of Hormuz during a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, while supporting 26 stranded South Korean vessels.

MOSCOW, April 8 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire agreed between the United States and ​Iran, and said Russia hopes that the U.S. will ‌now have the time and scope to resume three-way peace talks on Ukraine.
In a call with reporters, Kremlin spokesman ​Dmitry

ISTANBUL, April 8 (Reuters) - Turkish authorities have detained 10 people in connection with Tuesday's gun attack near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul ​as the investigation widened, Turkish media reported on ‌Wednesday.
One attacker was killed and two others were wounded in the extended gun

EU leaders welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, viewing it as crucial for de-escalation and diplomacy. European officials emphasized the importance of upholding the ceasefire for lasting peace.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy welcomed the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, urging Russia to cease its attacks for peace negotiations. He emphasized that ceasefires can facilitate diplomatic efforts and announced Ukraine's military support in the Middle East against Iranian drones.

Pope Leo praised a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, calling it a positive step, and criticized Trump's threats against Iran as "unacceptable," emphasizing the need for negotiation to end the conflict.

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North Korea fired several ballistic missiles Wednesday, South Korea says
Another projectile fired Tuesday is believed to have been a ballistic missile
North Korean official dismisses Seoul's outreach for diplomacy
SEOUL, April 8 (Reuters) - North Korea fired several ballistic m

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FBI intel report warned of Iranian threat to US targets, including US military and Jewish institutions
White House previously downplayed risk, blocked similar intelligence report
Report said Iran has tried to lure victims abroad for possible kidnappings and

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the release of journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped by the Iran-aligned Iraqi group Kataib Hezbollah near Baghdad.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed a ceasefire in the Middle East but criticized President Trump's alarming rhetoric regarding Iran. He called for clarity on U.S. war objectives and de-escalation from all sides.

President Trump announced a two-week bombing suspension on Iran while considering a ceasefire proposal from Pakistan, intending to finalize negotiations and resolve ongoing conflicts after the recent escalations in the Iran war.

Israel supports the U.S. decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, contingent on Iran ceasing attacks and opening the Strait. Negotiations with Iran are set to start soon, but the ceasefire does not include Lebanon, where violence continues.