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US attorney general warns of 'extremists' after Vermont shooting
AFP, Published on 27/11/2023
» NEW YORK - US Attorney General Merrick Garland warned Monday of increasing threats from "domestic violent extremists" amid growing attacks against minority groups, as he vowed a full investigation into the shooting of three men of Palestinian descent.
Key Israeli-Palestinian accord dead, says an architect of deal
AFP, Published on 27/11/2023
» OSLO - The Oslo Accords, which aimed to bring "peaceful coexistence" to Israel and the Palestinians, are now dead, one of the deal's architects, Norwegian peace worker Jan Egeland told AFP.
Curfew partially lifted in SLeone capital after clashes killed 13 soldiers
AFP, Published on 27/11/2023
» FREETOWN - Clashes that shook Sierra Leone's capital Freetown on Sunday left 13 dead in the ranks of the army loyal to the government, and were orchestrated by active and retired soldiers, the army spokesperson said Monday.
Hamas urged to release all Thai and Israeli hostages for Loy Krathong
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/11/2023
» Israel's ambassador to Thailand on Monday used their observance of Loy Krathong to call on Hamas to release all remaining Thai and Israeli hostages.
As clock ticks down, calls mount for Hamas and Israel to extend truce
AFP, Published on 27/11/2023
» GAZA STRIP (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES): International pressure mounted on Monday for Hamas and Israel to extend their truce, as the clock ticked on a pause in fighting that has allowed for the release of scores of hostages and prisoners.
Deadly storm cuts power to nearly 2m people in Russia, Ukraine
AFP, Published on 27/11/2023
» MOSCOW: Almost two million people in Russia and occupied Ukraine were left without power on Monday, after hurricane-force winds and heavy rains cut electricity lines and caused widespread flooding.
French government urges calm after teen's killing
AFP, Published on 27/11/2023
» CRéPOL, France: The French government urged calm Monday after the killing of a teenage boy at a village dance party earlier this month was followed up with violent demonstrations by the extreme right.
Govt to lower 2023 Thai economic growth forecast after weak Q3
Reuters, Published on 27/11/2023
» Thailand's previous 2023 economic growth forecast of 2.7% will be lowered after a weaker-than-expected third quarter, Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana said on Monday.
Thai, Malaysian PMs discuss trade, tourism at new border checkpoint
Post Reporters, Published on 27/11/2023
» The Thai and Malaysian prime ministers on Monday agreed to facilitate bilateral border trade and tourism through the new, bigger Sadao border checkpoint in the Thai province of Songkhla.
Ukraine's Avdiivka empties in face of Russian assaults
AFP, Published on 27/11/2023
» AVDIIVKA, Ukraine: On a narrow asphalt strip scarcely visible late at night, a Ukrainian soldier sped along with his lights off at the wheel of a large armoured Humvee jeep.