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Blinken heads to Israel on solidarity mission
AFP, Published on 11/10/2023
» WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed Wednesday to Israel in a show of solidarity after a bloody attack by Hamas, with Washington closing ranks with its ally as it launched heavy retaliation on the Gaza Strip.
Republicans scuffle in tight contest for new US House speaker
AFP, Published on 11/10/2023
» WASHINGTON - Republicans were set to pick their candidate for speaker of the US House of Representatives on Wednesday as war in the Middle East and a looming government shutdown underscored the urgent need to end the leadership vacuum.
Israel latest: Over 2,000 dead, US sends ammunition
Bloomberg, AFP, Published on 11/10/2023
» TEL AVIV - At least 1,200 Israelis have been killed since Hamas attacked the nation, while some 900 people have been killed in Gaza in reprisal. United States President Joe Biden vowed to provide full military and intelligence support to Israel and China called for humanitarian aid for Palestinians.