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US hits targets in Iraq after drone attack
Published on 26/12/2023
» BAGHDAD - The government of Iraq on Tuesday condemned overnight US air strikes on Iraqi military positions that it said killed one serviceman and wounded 18 other people, calling them a “clear hostile act”.
Pope kicks off Christmas celebrations in shadow of wars
AFP, Published on 25/12/2023
» BETHLEHEM (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Pope Francis on Sunday kicked off global Christmas celebrations with a call for peace, as Israel's war on Hamas and Russia's invasion of Ukraine cast a shadow over one of the world's favourite holidays.
London police arrest second man after Banksy installation removed
AFP, Published on 24/12/2023
» LONDON - Police in London said on Sunday that officers had arrested a second man on suspicion of theft and criminal damage, after a Banksy artwork was removed from a south London street corner within hours of appearing.
Explosion, blaze at Guinea fuel depot leave eight dead
AFP, Published on 18/12/2023
» CONAKRY - Eight people have been killed after a powerful explosion at the main fuel depot in Guinea followed by a fire that rocked the centre of the capital Conakry early on Monday.
Israel faces mounting outrage over Gaza war
AFP, Published on 18/12/2023
» GAZA STRIP (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Israel faced mounting international pressure Monday over the rising civilian death toll and destruction of hospitals in Gaza, as it pressed on with its war against Hamas militants in the besieged Palestinian territory.
Voters in Chile nix second shot at new constitution
AFP, Published on 18/12/2023
» SANTIAGO - Chilean voters on Sunday rejected a proposed new constitution drafted by a conservative-led committee, election officials said, meaning the charter imposed during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet will remain in force.
France steps up Mideast effort with FM's Lebanon trip
AFP, Published on 15/12/2023
» PARIS - France's foreign minister travels to Lebanon on Saturday as part of diplomatic efforts by President Emmanuel Macron's government to help contain the Middle East conflict.
Malaysia can’t rule out if millions in donations went to Hamas
Published on 11/12/2023
» Malaysia’s government can’t rule out whether a local charity funnelled millions of dollars to Hamas, according to officials familiar with the matter, as it probes the group for allegedly supporting a conservative Islamist organization in the Southeast Asian nation.
Israeli strikes rock Gaza for second day after truce collapse
AFP, Published on 02/12/2023
» GAZA STRIP (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Israel carried out deadly bombardments in Gaza for a second day on Saturday after a week-long truce with Hamas collapsed despite international calls for an extension.
Russia says advancing on all fronts in Ukraine
AFP, Published on 01/12/2023
» MOSCOW: Russia said on Friday its troops were advancing in every section of the Ukrainian front, despite observers seeing little movement.