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Niger celebrates unity in wrestling arena
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» AGADEZ, Niger - The winner falls to his knees, arms raised triumphantly. After just eight minutes, his opponent's knee and elbow have touched the sand, handing "Issaka Issaka" an historic win in Niger's king of sports.
More strikes on Gaza after Israel warns war will last through 2024
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» GAZA STRIP (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Shelling and missile strikes rocked the length of the Gaza Strip overnight into Tuesday, after Israel's army warned its war against the territory's Hamas rulers will last through 2024.
Israel army warns Gaza war will continue throughout 2024
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» GAZA STRIP (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Unrelenting Israeli bombardment rocked Gaza on Monday, while an army spokesman warned the war on the besieged territory's Hamas rulers will continue throughout 2024.
Major Japan quake kills six, triggers tsunami waves
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» KANAZAWA (JAPAN) - At least six people died in a major earthquake that struck central Japan on New Year's Day, triggering tsunami waves over a metre high, damaging homes and sparking a major fire that wreaked destruction overnight, authorities said Tuesday.
Major Japan quake kills four, triggers tsunami waves
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» TOKYO - At least four people have been confirmed dead after a major earthquake struck central Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami waves over a metre high, damaging homes and sparking a major blaze.
Chad military leaders appoint former opponent PM
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» N'DJAMENA - Chad's transitional president General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Monday appointed one of his leading opponents, who recently returned from exile, as prime minister.
Nobel winner Yunus convicted in Bangladesh labour law case
AFP, Published on 01/01/2024
» DHAKA: Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus was convicted on Monday of violating Bangladesh's labour laws in a case decried by his supporters as politically motivated.
After months of war, young Israelis hope for 'new beginning' in 2024
AFP, Published on 01/01/2024
» TEL AVIV: Seconds after ringing in the new year on a lively street in Tel Aviv, some young Israelis found themselves running for cover while others kept the party going with a shrug as missile defence systems intercepted a barrage of rockets overhead.
Arrests in Germany over 'Cologne cathedral attack plot'
AFP, Published on 01/01/2024
» BERLIN - German police arrested three people on Sunday over an alleged attack plot targeting the cathedral in Cologne on New Year's Eve.
Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat 'stabbed to death' in Kenya
AFP, Published on 01/01/2024
» NAIROBI - Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat has been found dead in Kenya, police said Sunday, with local media reporting he had been stabbed to death.