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  • 137 bodies found in Rafah after Gaza ceasefire 21 Jan 2025

    137 bodies found in Rafah after Gaza ceasefire

    Gaza’s Palestinian Civil Defence agency reports that 137 bodies of the civilians killed in Israeli attacks have been pulled out of the rubble since the start of the ceasefire in Rafah, media outlets have reported.

‘France Can’t Host Everyone,’ Says Macron in New Toughening of Migration Stance 25 Sep 2019

‘France Can’t Host Everyone,’ Says Macron in New Toughening of Migration Stance

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said France "cannot host everyone", intensifying his tough rhetoric on immigration.

Russian Senator Links Trump’s Impeachment Inquiry to 2020 Election 25 Sep 2019

Russian Senator Links Trump’s Impeachment Inquiry to 2020 Election

Chairman of the Russian Federation Council’s Foreign Affairs Committee Konstantin Kosachev called in question the sincerity of the Democrats from the US House of Representatives, who have launched formal impeachment proceedings against US President Donald Trump.

Bomb Attack Hits Police Bus in Southern Turkey, Some Wounded 25 Sep 2019

Bomb Attack Hits Police Bus in Southern Turkey, Some Wounded

A bomb attack hit a bus carrying police in the southern Turkish province of Adana on Wednesday morning and some people were wounded, security sources said.

Joe Biden Rises in Poll as Ukraine Scandal Unfolds 25 Sep 2019

Joe Biden Rises in Poll as Ukraine Scandal Unfolds

Support for US Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden ticked higher following reports that President Donald Trump pressured his Ukraine counterpart to investigate Biden, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Tuesday.

Pakistan Earthquake Leaves 19 Dead, 300 Injured in Kashmir Region 25 Sep 2019

Pakistan Earthquake Leaves 19 Dead, 300 Injured in Kashmir Region

At least 19 people were killed and 300 injured after a shallow earthquake struck north-eastern Pakistan, tearing car-sized cracks into roads and heavily damaging infrastructure.

China Says Won’t Be Threatened on Trade 25 Sep 2019

China Says Won’t Be Threatened on Trade

China’s top diplomat hit back at US criticism on Tuesday, saying Beijing had no intention to “play the Game of Thrones on the world stage” and would respect US interests, but it would not be threatened on trade or allow interference in its affairs, including Hong Kong.

Pakistan Warns of ‘Consequences’ as India Hints at Potential Cross-Border ‘Anti-Terror Op’ 24 Sep 2019

Pakistan Warns of ‘Consequences’ as India Hints at Potential Cross-Border ‘Anti-Terror Op’

The media wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces, ISPR, claimed on Tuesday that India is trying to divert world's attention away from the situation of Kashmir, which was stripped of its special status in August.

Eight Babies Killed in Algeria Hospital Fire: Emergency Services 24 Sep 2019

Eight Babies Killed in Algeria Hospital Fire: Emergency Services

Eight babies were killed when a fire ripped through a maternity hospital in eastern Algeria before dawn on Tuesday, emergency services said.

Brazil Arrests 63, Levies $8.7mln in Fines over Fires 24 Sep 2019

Brazil Arrests 63, Levies $8.7mln in Fines over Fires

Brazil's defense minister said on Monday 63 people were arrested and issued fines amounting to $8.7 million after the military was sent to fight raging fires in the Amazon rainforest.

Kremlin Slams Washington for Denying Visas to UN Delegates 24 Sep 2019

Kremlin Slams Washington for Denying Visas to UN Delegates

The Kremlin accused Washington Tuesday of violating its international obligations by denying visas to a Russian delegation due to attend the UN General Assembly, and threatened "tough action" in response.