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UN investigator accuses Israel of a ‘starvation campaign’ in Gaza

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. independent investigator on the right to food accused Israel of carrying out a “starvation campaign” against Palestinians during the war in Gaza, an allegation that…

Associated Press September 7, 2024

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Earth breaks yet another record for hottest summer

Summer 2024 sweltered to Earth's hottest on record, making it even more likely that this year will end up as the warmest humanity has measured, European climate service Copernicus reported…

Associated Press September 6, 2024

Alice Guo reportedly arrested in Indonesia

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Indonesia deports Alice Guo

Alice Guo on May 22 2024 appears before the Senate as Sen. Risa Hontiveros flagged Guo’s alleged ties to Chinese “criminals” during the Senate probe into Guo’s links to POGO…

Associated Press September 5, 2024

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Some Lebanese who fear war is coming have an unusual backup plan

BEIRUT — Residents of Beirut's southern suburbs have been scrambling to make contingency plans since an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in a busy neighborhood killed a top Hezbollah…

Associated Press September 2, 2024

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Pope embarks on longest, farthest, most challenging trip to Asia

VATICAN CITY — If any evidence were needed to underscore that Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Asia and Oceania is the longest, farthest and most challenging of his pontificate, it’s…

Associated Press September 2, 2024

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Can Japan, known for its workaholic culture, overcome a labour shortage with a 4-day work week?

“By realising a society in which workers can choose from a variety of working styles based on their circumstances, we aim to create a virtuous cycle of growth and distribution…

Associated Press September 1, 2024

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Israeli army says it has killed 5 more West Bank militants …

THE Israeli military said it has killed five more militants in a large-scale operation in the occupied West Bank early Thursday, August 29, 2024, including a well-known local commander.There was…

Associated Press August 29, 2024

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UN urges halt to escalating Hezbollah-Israel clashes

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday demanded a halt to the increasing attacks between Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants and Israeli forces and warned that further escalation “carries the…

Associated Press August 29, 2024

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A dam collapse in eastern Sudan kills at least 30 people following heavy rains, a UN agency says

The collapse of the Arbaat Dam in Sudan’s eastern Red Sea state over the weekend flooded nearby homes and killed at least 30 people following heavy rains, a U.N. agency…

Associated Press August 28, 2024

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2 workers killed, 1 injured in explosion at Delta Air Lines facility in Atlanta

Two workers were killed and another seriously injured in an explosion on Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport.Delta said it was working with local…

Associated Press August 27, 2024