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Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill nearly 500, injure 1,600
New York Times, Published on 24/09/2024
» JERUSALEM — Dozens of Israeli fighter jets bombed Hezbollah targets in southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday, killing hundreds and wounding more than a thousand others, Lebanese officials said, in the deadliest attacks in the country since 2006, when Israel and Hezbollah fought their last all-out war.
Sweden will offer migrants $34,000 to go home
New York Times, Published on 14/09/2024
» STOCKHOLM - Sweden, a nation long known for its open-arms policy toward migrants, plans to drastically increase its cash offer — by 35 times, to more than US$34,000 — to those who agree to go home.
Best, worst and most surprising lines from US presidential debate
New York Times, Published on 11/09/2024
» In the 105-minute titanic showdown between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump on Tuesday in Philadelphia, there were pointed barbs, missed opportunities and puzzling tangents — and a worrying number of animal mentions.
Gunman, 14, kills four in US high school shooting
New York Times, Published on 05/09/2024
» WINDER — A 14-year-old student rampaged through the hallways of his Georgia high school Wednesday, killing two students and two teachers before giving up his gun and surrendering, according to authorities.
Israeli forces rescue hostage in Gaza as strikes kill at least 20 Palestinians
New York Times, Published on 28/08/2024
» GAZA - An elite Israeli military unit rescued a frail and gaunt hostage from a tunnel deep beneath the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, the eighth living captive to be freed by Israeli troops in nearly 11 months of war and the first to be found alive in the subterranean labyrinth used by Hamas.
Mormon Church broadens restrictions for transgender members
New York Times, Published on 28/08/2024
» NEW YORK - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expanded its restrictions on transgender members, issuing new guidance that includes prohibiting people who pursue transition from working with children.
Britain's violent riots: What we know
New York Times, Published on 08/08/2024
» LONDON - After days of violent rioting set off by disinformation around a deadly stabbing rampage, authorities in Britain had been bracing for more unrest Wednesday. But by nightfall, large-scale anti-immigration demonstrations had not materialised, and only a few arrests had been made nationwide.
Two children killed in attack near Taylor Swift-themed event
New York Times, Published on 30/07/2024
» LONDON — Two children were killed and another nine children and two adults were injured in a knife attack at a children’s dance class Monday morning in Southport, a seaside town near the northern English city of Liverpool, according to the local police.
Global court says Israel's occupation of territories violates international law
New York Times, Published on 20/07/2024
» THE HAGUE - The International Court of Justice said Friday that Israel's occupation of the West Bank and east Jerusalem, and its settlements there, violated international law — the most sweeping stance laid out by the world's highest court on an issue that has been the subject of debates and resolutions at the United Nations (UN) for decades.
Armed man killed while approaching Republican National Convention in US
New York Times, Published on 17/07/2024
» MILWAUKEE — Five Ohio police officers who were in Milwaukee, the United States, to assist with security at the Republican National Convention fired shots at a man in a residential neighbourhood Tuesday afternoon, killing him, officials said.