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‘Exhausted’ Gazans desperate for war to end
AFP, Published on 30/12/2023
» GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories - After nearly three months of deadly strikes, incessant displacements and sputtering humanitarian aid, "exhausted" Gazans say they are desperate for an end to the fighting as Israel's war against Hamas looks set to grind on into the new year.
Macron tries to calm tensions over French immigration bill
AFP, Published on 20/12/2023
» PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday sought to restore unity to his centrist ruling party after the adoption of a tough immigration bill under pressure from the far right sparked an unprecedented rebellion within its ranks.
Hundreds rally in fresh protest over Serbia vote results
AFP, Published on 20/12/2023
» BELGRADE - Hundreds of people demonstrated against alleged voter fraud in the Serbian capital of Belgrade on Tuesday, following calls by the main opposition camp to protest the weekend's election results that have been marred by reports of "irregularities".
'Financially solid': Hamas revenues set to withstand war with Israel
AFP, Published on 18/12/2023
» PARIS: Hamas has been the focus of a relentless Israeli onslaught in Gaza but with resilient and diverse finances, it is expected to have a significant war chest at its disposal as the conflict drags on.
Israel bombs Gaza as rift with US grows
AFP, Published on 14/12/2023
» GAZA STRIP (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Israel bombed Gaza on Thursday as a top White House advisor was due to arrive in Jerusalem with a rift growing over United States calls for its ally to exercise restraint.
Israeli forces squeeze Gaza cities
AFP, Published on 08/12/2023
» GAZA STRIP - Israeli forces squeezed Gaza's main cities Friday, two months after Hamas's deadly attack sparked a war that has killed thousands, left the Palestinian territory in ruins, and triggered an extraordinary UN bid for a ceasefire.
Guinea-Bissau dissolves parliament after coup bid
AFP, Published on 05/12/2023
» BISSAU - The president of Guinea-Bissau dissolved parliament on Monday ahead of fresh elections, saying an "attempted coup" had plunged the West African nation into a new crisis.
Dublin riot highlights 'far-right' agitation over Ireland immigration
AFP, Published on 25/11/2023
» DUBLIN - Riots in Dublin this week have highlighted growing social tensions in Ireland, with political leaders and others blaming far-right agitators for stoking unrest over increased immigration in recent years.
Wilders' win sets 'textbook' example for European populist right: analysts
AFP, Published on 24/11/2023
» PARIS - Anti-EU, anti-immigration firebrand Geert Wilders' surprise victory in the Dutch general election this week shows right-wing populism's success in gobbling up support from traditional conservative parties and taking its pet themes mainstream, experts said.
Thousands to march in France against anti-Semitism
AFP, Published on 12/11/2023
» PARIS: Tens of thousands are expected to attend a march against anti-Semitism in Paris on Sunday amid bickering by political parties over who should take part and a surge in anti-Semitic incidents across France.