Evacuating From Gaza Is Its Own Ordeal
For many, the path to the border crossing to reach Egypt has been filled with danger.For many, the path to the border crossing to reach Egypt has…
Read moreFootballer Díaz’s father ‘kidnapped by rebels’
Luis Manuel Díaz was seized by armed men at a petrol station on Saturday in his Colombian hometown.
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F.B.I. Raids Home of Eric Adams’s Fund-Raising Chief
The raid of the home of Brianna Suggs, a consultant with close ties to the mayor, came as Mr. Adams canceled a series of meetings in Washington,…
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‘In Egypt Now. Free!’ First Evacuees From Gaza Feel Relief and Gratitude
In Gaza, “you feel that human beings’ lives are so worthless,” said Ala Al Husseini, 61, an Austrian-Palestinian dual citizen who was allowed to leave on Wednesday.In…
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Biden Administration to Press Israel for ‘Pauses’ in War Against Hamas
Brief cessations of military operations would allow food, water and other aid to reach Gaza and help with hostage releases, officials say.Brief cessations of military operations would…
Read moreIran prison blocks Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi’s hospital care, family says
Treatment for a heart condition is declined after Narges Mohammadi refused to wear a hijab.
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‘As an occupying state…’: Russia at UN says Israel has ‘no right to self-defence’ against Hamas
In an apparent U-turn of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict, Moscow’s Ambassador to the UN Vasily Nebenzya on Thursday said that Israel does…
Read moreSwiss village of Aarwangen in ding-dong over challenge to cowbells
New residents in a Bernese Alpine village object to the traditional sound of rural Switzerland.
Read moreLi Keqiang: Official nerves show as BBC hears praise for dead Chinese leader
Journalists are kept at bay as crowds mourn Li Keqiang, who in death poses a challenge to Xi Jinping.
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Pakistan to go to polls on February 11
Pakistan has finally announced the long-awaited dates for the upcoming general elections, as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the…
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US: Indian student stabbed in Indiana suffers severe neurological impairment, on life support
The 24-year-old Indian student, who was stabbed in the US State of Indiana on Sunday, has reportedly suffered serious neurological impairment and is said to be on…
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How a Campaign of Extremist Violence Is Pushing the West Bank to the Brink
Israeli settlers and Palestinians have been locked in a cycle of bloodshed for decades. But extremist settler attacks could send the conflict out of control.Israeli settlers and…
Read moreBoko Haram kills 37 in Nigeria’s Yobe state – police
Mourners attending the burial of villagers shot dead by jihadists are killed in their vehicle, police say.
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‘We must teach Israel a lesson…’: Hamas official vows to repeat Oct 7 attack, US responds
As the Israel-Hamas war reached its 27th day, a senior member of the Palestine-based militant group has hailed the brutal October 7 attack and vowed that it…
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Why this Hollywood actor was awarded Australia’s most prestigious peace prize
Iranian actress and activist Nazanin Boniadi has been awarded the Sydney Peace Prize for her commitment to advancing women’s rights in Iran.
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How COVID-19 affected over-50s’ brain health – even if they weren’t infected
The COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted brain health in people in the UK aged 50 and over, according to a new study.
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