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Israel brings fire near Jerusalem ‘under control’
AFP, Published on 01/05/2025
» JERUSALEM - Bushfires that erupted near Jerusalem were largely brought under control on Thursday, authorities said, with major roads reopened and firefighting teams still tackling lingering hotspots.
Israel's Netanyahu warns wildfires could reach Jerusalem
AFP, Published on 01/05/2025
» BET SHEMESH (ISRAEL) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Wednesday that rapidly spreading wildfires near Jerusalem could reach the city, as he declared the situation a "national emergency".
Palestinian official tells ICJ Israel using aid blockage as 'weapon of war'
AFP, Published on 28/04/2025
» THE HAGUE - A top Palestinian official told the International Court of Justice on Monday that Israel was blocking humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza as a "weapon of war", starting off a week of hearings at the UN's top court.
Cardinals set to pick conclave date to elect new pope
AFP, Published on 28/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Red-hatted cardinals were expected to pick a date Monday for the conclave to elect a new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, following the death of Pope Francis.
15 potential successors to Pope Francis
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for his successor.
Israel says 30 percent of Gaza turned into buffer zone
AFP, Published on 17/04/2025
» JERUSALEM - Israel announced Wednesday it had converted 30 percent of Gaza into a buffer zone as it pressed its unrelenting military offensive, vowing to maintain its blockade on humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged territory.
UN warns over Gaza humanitarian crisis as France, Abbas call for truce
AFP, Published on 15/04/2025
» JERUSALEM - The United Nations warned Monday that Gaza was facing its most severe humanitarian crisis since the war began, with no aid entering the territory for weeks and conditions rapidly deteriorating following a ceasefire's collapse.
Russian strike on city centre in Ukraine's Sumy kills 21
AFP, Published on 13/04/2025
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - A Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy killed at least 21 people and wounded 83 on Palm Sunday, Kyiv said, in another deadly attack on civilians that came after a top US official travelled to Russia.
Japan’s World Expo touts unity … and algae
AFP, Published on 10/04/2025
» OSAKA, Japan - World Expo opens on Sunday with host Japan aiming to bring humanity together, despite global turmoil and tepid public enthusiasm for the six-month event showcasing innovation — as well as Hello Kitty in algae form.
Israel expands ground offensive in Gaza
AFP, Published on 04/04/2025
» JERUSALEM - The Israeli military announced the launch of a new ground offensive in Gaza City on Friday to expand the security zone it has established in the Palestinian territory.