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North Korea says Israel bombed Gaza hospital, calls US 'accomplice'

North Korea's foreign ministry accused Israel of bombing a hospital in the Gaza Strip on Oct 17., saying it had openly committed a war crime "under the undisguised patronage of the

North Korea says Israel bombed Gaza hospital, calls US 'accomplice'
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S.Korea, Japan, US condemn North Korea's supply of arms to Russia

South Korea, Japan and the United States strongly condemned the supply of arms and military equipment by North Korea to Russia and said they had confirmed "several" deliveries of

S.Korea, Japan, US condemn North Korea's supply of arms to Russia
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In a rarity, emperor penguin chick hatches at Sea World San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego has welcomed the hatching of an emperor penguin for the first time in 13 years, announcing on Wednesday that the female chick came out of its shell with help from zoo

In a rarity, emperor penguin chick hatches at Sea World San Diego
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Russia, China veto US push for UN action on Israel, Gaza

Russia and China vetoed on Wednesday a U.S.-drafted U.N. Security Council resolution on the war between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Russia, China veto US push for UN action on Israel, Gaza
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Nashville police chief's son, wanted for shooting 2 officers, found dead

The estranged son of Nashville's police chief, who was wanted for shooting two police officers, died from a self-inflicted gun wound as authorities closed in on him, state investigators

Nashville police chief's son, wanted for shooting 2 officers, found dead
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More than half of Hamas' hostages have foreign nationality - Israel

More than half the estimated 220 hostages held by Palestinian group Hamas have foreign passports from 25 different countries, including 54 Thai nationals, the Israeli government

More than half of Hamas' hostages have foreign nationality - Israel
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Israel agrees to U.S. request to delay Gaza invasion- WSJ

Israel has agreed to delay the invasion of Gaza for now, so the U.S. can rush missile defences to the region, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing U.S. and Israeli

Israel agrees to U.S. request to delay Gaza invasion- WSJ
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Turkish parliament set to discuss ratifying Sweden's NATO membership

Turkey's parliamentary speaker sent a bill approving Sweden's NATO membership bid to parliament's foreign affairs commission on Wednesday, the assembly's website showed, in another

Turkish parliament set to discuss ratifying Sweden's NATO membership
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UN chief says false to accuse him of 'justifying' Hamas attacks

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday rejected accusations that he had justified Hamas attacks on Israel in his statement to the Security Council on

UN chief says false to accuse him of 'justifying' Hamas attacks
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UN Security Council to vote on rival US, Russian plans for Israel, Gaza action

The United Nations Security Council will vote later on Wednesday on rival proposals by the United States and Russia for action on the conflict between Israel and Palestinian

UN Security Council to vote on rival US, Russian plans for Israel, Gaza action
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Turkey's Erdogan says Hamas is not terrorist organisation

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, in his strongest comments yet on the Gaza conflict, said on Wednesday the Palestinian militant group Hamas

Turkey's Erdogan says Hamas is not terrorist organisation
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California governor Newsom meets China's President Xi

California governor Gavin Newsom met Chinese president Xi Jinping on Wednesday to discuss climate change and other issues, Newsom told reporters.

California governor Newsom meets China's President Xi
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China upgrades diplomatic ties with close US ally Colombia

China elevated diplomatic relations with Colombia to a strategic partnership on Wednesday, deepening a push with one of the oldest U.S. allies to expand its influence and

China upgrades diplomatic ties with close US ally Colombia
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Venezuela's Machado wins presidential primary, near-final count shows

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado easily won Sunday's presidential primary contest with 93% of the vote, the latest tally showed on Wednesday, though questions

Venezuela's Machado wins presidential primary, near-final count shows
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Russia unconcerned by China increasing nuclear arsenal capabilities, says Kremlin

The Kremlin said on Wednesday it was not concerned by China increasing the capabilities of its nuclear arsenal, stressing Moscow's "advanced strategic partnership" with Beijing and

Russia unconcerned by China increasing nuclear arsenal capabilities, says Kremlin
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China's President Xi to meet California Governor Gavin Newsom

China President Xi Jinping will meet California Governor Gavin Newsom, Chinese state media said on Wednesday.

China's President Xi to meet California Governor Gavin Newsom
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Russia's Shoigu inspects forces in visit to eastern Ukraine

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu inspected command posts of Russian troops in Ukraine's Donetsk region, his ministry said on Wednesday, during a working visit close to the war's

Russia's Shoigu inspects forces in visit to eastern Ukraine
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UN Palestinian refugee agency: 600,000 internally displaced people in Gaza are sheltering in 150 UNRWA facilities

Nearly 600,000 internally displaced people are sheltering in 150 facilities of the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) in Gaza, while at least 40 UNRWA installations

UN Palestinian refugee agency: 600,000 internally displaced people in Gaza are sheltering in 150 UNRWA facilities
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Hezbollah, Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders discuss how to achieve 'victory'

The head of Lebanon's Hezbollah met top leaders of the Palestinian militant factions Hamas and Islamic Jihad, and discussed what their alliance must do to "achieve a real victory

Hezbollah, Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders discuss how to achieve 'victory'
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Taiwan hopeful of reaching tax deal with US next year

Taiwan hopes to reach a long-mooted tax agreement with the United States next year, Finance Minister Chuang Tsui-yun said on Wednesday, which both sides have said will foster more

Taiwan hopeful of reaching tax deal with US next year
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Australian court finds Carnival misled about cruise's COVID risks in landmark ruling

Carnival Corp's Australian unit has been ordered to pay the medical expenses of a woman who contracted COVID-19, with a judge ruling that the cruise ship operator misled passengers

Australian court finds Carnival misled about cruise's COVID risks in landmark ruling
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Hong Kong leader focuses on economy, property in policy address

Hong Kong leader John Lee began delivering his annual policy statement on Wednesday, with a focus on measures to bolster the ailing property market and stabilising an economy

Hong Kong leader focuses on economy, property in policy address
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China willing to cooperate with US, manage differences - Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that China is willing to promote cooperation with the United States as both sides manage their differences and work together to

China willing to cooperate with US, manage differences - Xi
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US has 'high confidence' Palestinian rocket caused Gaza hospital blast- official

U.S. intelligence officials have "high confidence" that an explosion at a Gaza hospital last week was caused by a Palestinian rocket that broke up mid-flight, and not by Israel,

US has 'high confidence' Palestinian rocket caused Gaza hospital blast- official
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Biden, Saudi crown prince discuss Israel-Hamas war diplomacy, White House says

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Biden, Saudi crown prince discuss Israel-Hamas war diplomacy, White House says

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