In this photo provided by Egypt's presidency media office, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, left, and Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, talk to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, during the International peace summit at the New Admin

Qatar emerges as Middle East mediator

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In this photo provided by Egypt’s presidency media office, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, left, and Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, talk to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, during the International peace summit at the New Administrative Capital, just outside Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

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Qatar played the delicate role of negotiator this weekend in the release of two US hostages held by Hamas. But an estimated 200 hostages remain in captivity. Now, many in the region are looking to the tiny, energy-rich Gulf state to reach out to Hamas and press for more releases. And, the first round of elections shows voters’ reluctance in Argentina to easily hand the presidency to a far-right libertarian candidate who has promised drastic changes for the country. Also, Ukraine’s fight against the Russians is being called the first-ever drone war, as it carries out reconnaissance missions and launches strikes using drones. But it’s not Ukraine’s military that is building the drones, but small-scale entrepreneurs. Plus, the world’s oldest dog dies at the age of 31.

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Qatar emerges as Mideast mediator
Key North American shipping channel closes during strike
Economy minister wins surprise lead over far-right populist in Argentina vote
NASA astronauts will moonwalk in style
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France’s rise as a global basketball power examined
Bobi — the world’s oldest dog — is dead, at the age of 31