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Israel's Netanyahu and Gallant, locked together in a divided government

A showdown between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over the Gaza war is the latest in a series of confrontations

Israel's Netanyahu and Gallant, locked together in a divided government
Asia|News|World

7 years after genocide, plight of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh is exacerbated by camp violence

Hundreds of thousands of minority Muslims fled Myanmar in 2017 amid a government crackdown. Seven years on, they remain in refugee camps.

7 years after genocide, plight of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh is exacerbated by camp violence
MidEast|News|World

How a narrow strip of scrubland has become an obstacle to a cease-fire in Gaza

A narrow strip of scrubland and sand dunes on the Gaza side of the border with Egypt has emerged as a major obstacle in talks aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war and freeing scores of hostages

How a narrow strip of scrubland has become an obstacle to a cease-fire in Gaza
News|Political|World

Netanyahu says 'shameful' of UK to halt some arms export licences to Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that the British government made a "shameful decision" when it suspended some arms export licences to Israel.

Netanyahu says 'shameful' of UK to halt some arms export licences to Israel
Africa|News|World

One year on, Morocco's quake victims still wait for homes

A year after Morocco's devastating earthquake in the High Atlas mountains only some 1,000 homes out of 55,000 under reconstruction have been rebuilt, according to

One year on, Morocco's quake victims still wait for homes
Uncategorized|World

Two rescued from yacht after terrifying night at sea amid 20-foot waves

Two rescued from yacht after terrifying night at sea amid 20-foot waves

Two rescued from yacht after terrifying night at sea amid 20-foot waves
Australia|News|Travel|World

Video: Yacht adrift overnight in 20-foot waves

Australia's Navy and Air Force rescued two people after a terrifying night at sea as 20-foot waves tossed their stricken yacht nearly 200 miles off Australia’s eastern coast. 

Video: Yacht adrift overnight in 20-foot waves
Africa|Crime|News|World

At least 129 killed during mass prison break attempt in DR Congo

At least 129 killed during mass prison break attempt in DR Congo

At least 129 killed during mass prison break attempt in DR Congo
News|Political|World

Russian missiles kill 50 in strike on Ukrainian military institute

At least 50 people were killed and 271 wounded when Russia hit a military institute in Ukraine's central town of Poltava with two ballistic missiles on Tuesday, the

Russian missiles kill 50 in strike on Ukrainian military institute
Europe|News|World

Russian missiles blast Ukrainian military academy and hospital, killing more than 50, officials say

Ukrainian officials say two Russian ballistic missiles blasted a military academy and nearby hospital in Ukraine, killing more than 50 people and wounding more than 200 others

Russian missiles blast Ukrainian military academy and hospital, killing more than 50, officials say
Africa|Americas|News|World

Shortages and delays hit morale of Kenyan officers in Haiti

Pay issues and shortages of equipment and manpower have sapped morale among Kenyan police officers deployed to Haiti and hampered their ability to

Shortages and delays hit morale of Kenyan officers in Haiti
Europe|News|Political|World

Romanian lawmakers approve donation of Patriot missile system to Ukraine

Romania's lower house of parliament approved a draft law on Tuesday greenlighting the donation of a Patriot missile defence system to Ukraine.

Romanian lawmakers approve donation of Patriot missile system to Ukraine
Education|News|World

As Columbia resumes classes, student activists vow to carry on with protests against Israel

Columbia University resumed classes with students sunbathing and eating ice cream on the lawn that was home to a pro-Palestinian encampment last spring

As Columbia resumes classes, student activists vow to carry on with protests against Israel
Education|News|World

Gaza schoolgirl longs to return to class as war disrupts new academic year

Gaza schoolgirl Rama Abu Seif longs to return to a classroom to study but it is now a dormitory for families displaced by war.

Gaza schoolgirl longs to return to class as war disrupts new academic year
MidEast|News|World

Could mass protests in Israel over the hostages persuade Netanyahu to agree to a cease-fire deal?

Israelis were plunged into grief and anger after the military said six hostages were killed by their captors in Gaza just as troops were closing in on their location

Could mass protests in Israel over the hostages persuade Netanyahu to agree to a cease-fire deal?
News|Political|World

US close to agreeing on long-range missiles for Ukraine; delivery to take months

The U.S. is close to an agreement to give Ukraine long-range cruise missiles that could reach deep into Russia, but Kyiv would

US close to agreeing on long-range missiles for Ukraine; delivery to take months
Americas|News|World

Canada turning away more foreigners, approving fewer visas in border crackdown

Canada is closing its doors to more visitors and temporary residents by approving fewer visas and turning away more people who reach its borders with

Canada turning away more foreigners, approving fewer visas in border crackdown
Election|News|Political|World

China-linked 'Spamouflage' network mimics Americans online to sway US political debate

As voters prepare to cast their ballots in the November election, U.S. adversaries like China are making their own plans

China-linked 'Spamouflage' network mimics Americans online to sway US political debate
Crime|News|Political|World

Putin gets lavish welcome in Mongolia despite ICC warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin received a red carpet welcome on Tuesday on a state visit to Mongolia, whose failure to arrest him under a warrant from the International Criminal Court was

Putin gets lavish welcome in Mongolia despite ICC warrant
News|Travel|World

Lufthansa to resume flights to Tel Aviv from Thursday

Germany's Lufthansa will resume its flights to Tel Aviv from Thursday, according to an update from the company, one of a number of airlines to alter their schedules amid fears of an

Lufthansa to resume flights to Tel Aviv from Thursday
Asia|News|World

Outgoing Japanese leader Kishida will visit South Korea for a summit on improving ties

Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is going to South Korea to improve the two country's relations

Outgoing Japanese leader Kishida will visit South Korea for a summit on improving ties
MidEast|News|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Protesters gather in Tel Aviv again to pressure government to reach a deal

Large protests have continued in Tel Aviv, Israel, for a third consecutive night as locals called on the government to reach a deal to bring hostages home

Israel-Hamas war latest: Protesters gather in Tel Aviv again to pressure government to reach a deal
Asia|News|Political|World

Japan's Kishida to visit South Korea for summit with Yoon

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Seoul on Sept. 6-7 for a summit with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Yoon's office said on Tuesday.

Japan's Kishida to visit South Korea for summit with Yoon
World

Tonga leader says police provide 'freedom from fear', support democracy

Tonga's Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni underscored the role of police to provide "freedom from fear" in democracies in a speech to Pacific Islands police chiefs on

Tonga leader says police provide 'freedom from fear', support democracy
Economy|World

Turkey inflation tumbles to 52% as disinflation proceeds

Turkey's annual inflation tumbled a bit more than expected to 51.97% in August, data showed on Tuesday, continuing a sharp slide due to base

Turkey inflation tumbles to 52% as disinflation proceeds

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