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Washington shows signs of strained patience with ally Israel
AFP, Published on 14/12/2023
» WASHINGTON - The administration of President Joe Biden has begun to publicly air its differences with the Israeli government over the conduct of the war in Gaza, expressing its exasperation even as it remains largely steady in its support.
Allies pressure Israel as war rages on
AFP, Published on 13/12/2023
» GAZA STRIP - Israeli forces battled Hamas in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday despite growing international concern, even from Israel's allies, over the devastation of the Palestinian territory.
Israel under pressure from allies over Gaza war
AFP, Published on 13/12/2023
» GAZA STRIP (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Israel came under pressure Wednesday from its allies over its war in Gaza, with key backer the United States criticising its bombing in response to the October 7 attacks as "indiscriminate".
Zelensky's last-ditch plea for US aid runs into partisan divide
AFP, Published on 13/12/2023
» WASHINGTON - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded Tuesday in Washington for continued US military aid but the Republican House speaker poured cold water on the desperate bid for help.
Gaza ‘hell on earth’, says UN as battles rage
AFP, Published on 12/12/2023
» GAZA STRIP - Israeli forces battled Hamas militants and bombed more targets in the devastated Gaza Strip on Tuesday as the UN General Assembly was due to vote on a new demand for a ceasefire.
'From despair to hope': UN urges leaders to support refugees
AFP, Published on 12/12/2023
» GENEVA - As the number of refugees soars worldwide, the United Nations is appealing for countries to support displaced people at a global summit this week with the aim of showing that "change is possible".
Israel bombs Gaza after warning Hamas nears 'dissolution'
AFP, Published on 12/12/2023
» GAZA STRIP (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Israel pressed on with its bombing of Gaza on Tuesday after saying its campaign to destroy Hamas has left the Palestinian militant group on the "the verge of dissolution".
Nigeria army drone strike accidentally kills 85 civilians
AFP, Published on 05/12/2023
» LAGOS - A Nigerian army drone strike accidentally killed at least 85 civilians on Sunday in a village in northwest Kaduna State, officials said, in one of the country's deadliest military bombing mishaps.
Nigerian army drone strike error kills civilians
AFP, Published on 05/12/2023
» KANO (NIGERIA) - An army drone strike accidentally hit a village in northwestern Nigeria killing dozens of civilians celebrating a Muslim festival, local authorities, the military and residents said on Monday.
Religious leaders, victims' relatives hold UK vigil over Israel-Hamas war
AFP, Published on 04/12/2023
» LONDON - A UK interfaith coalition comprising religious, political and civic leaders, as well as grieving relatives of some of those killed in the Israel-Hamas war, held a vigil Sunday in London.