Israeli air and ground forces are stepping up operations in the Gaza Strip, Israel's chief military spokesperson said on Friday, amid reports of heavy bombing of the besieged enclave.
- WorldUS 'assault rifle' ban unlikely after Maine shooting, despite Congressman's shift
The latest mass shooting in the United States, which killed 18 people in Maine, prompted U.S. Representative Jared Golden, whose constituents died in the massacre, to reverse his opposition to a ban on assault-style weapons.
- Markets
Wall Street ends mixed at close of earnings-packed week
U.S. stocks closed mostly lower on Friday, losing momentum as investors digested a hectic week of mixed earnings, and economic data that seemed to support the "higher for longer" interest rate scenario.
- WorldCanada to ramp up verification of student admissions to curb immigration fraud
Canada will step up the verification of university acceptance letters as it seeks to prevent immigration by fraudsters who target international students, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said on Friday.
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- Motor racing
Verstappen fastest in first Mexico practice
