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Nuns practice kung fu as a part of their daily routine at Druk Amitabha Mountain nunnery in Kathmandu, Nepal.

They call themselves the "fearless ones." They've built a reputation not just for their martial arts prowess but for teaching girls to stand up for their rights. And they love watching horror movies.

A Palestinian girl carries a blankets as she walks past the site of a deadly explosion at al-Ahli hospital, in Gaza City, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. The Hamas-run Health Ministry says an Israeli airstrike caused the explosion that killed hundreds at al-Ahli, but the Israeli military says it was a misfired Palestinian rocket.

AP visual analysis: Rocket from Gaza appeared to go astray, likely caused deadly hospital explosion

Who is to blame for the fiery explosion has set off intense debate and finger pointing between the Israeli government and Palestinian militants, further escalating tensions in their two week-long war.The AP analyzed more than a dozen videos from the moments before, during and after the hospital explosion, as well as satellite imagery and photos. AP’s analysis shows that the rocket that broke up in the air was fired from within Palestinian territory, and that the hospital explosion was most likely caused when part of that rocket crashed to the ground.

Six-year-old Kenzi Madhoun from Gaza outside the American University of Beirut Medical Center. She arrived with her father, Adam Madhoun, to begin treatment after losing an arm as a result of an Israeli air strike on Oct. 21, 2023. She is among nearly 35 Palestinian children so far that the Ghassan Abu-Sittah Children's Fund has brought with their caretakers to Lebanon for medical and psychological support.

Giving hope to a little girl who lost a limb

How do you heal the wounds of war? That is the mission of Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah, a reconstructive and plastic surgeon at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.

Two Agatha Christie mysteries and 'Four Old Broads' headline 12 shows opening this week

This week, 12 shows open, 2 close and 7 continue their runs at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters.

Insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump try to break through a police barrier on Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

The truth is there's little the government can do about lies on cable

Tucker Carlson trying to rewrite history on the Jan. 6 riots is exposing the government's limited ability to regulate distortions on cable news.

Refugees from Syria arrive in Presevo, near the border with Macedonia, in the south of Serbia, on Wednesday. The U.N. says more than 4 million have fled the civil war in Syria, making it the worst refugee crisis in a quarter century.

U.N. Says Syria Represents Worst Refugee Crisis In 25 Years

The high commissioner for refugees estimates that more than 4 million have fled since the start of the civil war four years ago. An additional 7.6 million are believed to be displaced inside Syria.

Crist, Eying Congressional Run, To Make Announcement

UPDATED: 10/19, 6:15 p.m.: Charlie Crist has announced three times for his "major announcement" Tuesday, Oct. 20: 10:30 AM: Childs Park, 4301 13th...

Guatemala Follows U.S. Lead, Will Move Its Israel Embassy To Jerusalem

President Jimmy Morales announced on Christmas Eve that Guatemala would move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. On Dec. 6, President Trump announced he was recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Florida Adds Jobs in March As Unemployment Increases Slightly

The state’s employment numbers for March were released today. The data indicates a continued trend in private sector job growth even as Florida’s…

Hundreds of people line up at the walk up COVID-19 vaccine site at North Fort Myers Recreation Center in Lee County to receive their first dose of the Moderna vaccine. A Lee County Sheriff's Office deputy said people began lining up nearly 24 hours before the site was set to open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday Dec. 30.

COVID-19 Vaccine Sites in Lee County Reach Capacity More Than Two Hours Before Opening

At 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday Lee County officials tweeted all three COVID-19 vaccination sites in the county had reached capacity.

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