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Israel Kills at Least 40 in Gaza as Tanks Deepen Raid in the North

The escalating conflict in Gaza has taken another deadly turn as Israeli forces killed at least 40 Palestinians during intensified ground operations in the northern region of the Gaza Strip.…

Doris Wheeler October 26, 2024

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UN Refugee Agency Reports 25% of Lebanon Under Israeli Evacuation Orders Amid Rising Tensions

The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) has announced that approximately 25% of Lebanon has been placed under Israeli evacuation orders as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalate. The conflict, which…

Doris Wheeler October 25, 2024

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Apologizes for ‘Hurtful’ Tourette’s Syndrome Comment

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has publicly apologized after making an offhand comment about Tourette’s syndrome that sparked backlash from advocacy groups and individuals affected by the condition. The remark,…

Doris Wheeler October 24, 2024

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Peacekeepers’ Safety in Lebanon ‘In Jeopardy,’ UN Official Warns After Israeli Fire Injures Two

A senior United Nations official has issued a stark warning about the safety of peacekeepers in Lebanon following an incident in which Israeli gunfire injured two members of the UN…

Doris Wheeler October 23, 2024

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Nobuyo Oyama, Voice of Beloved ‘Doraemon,’ Dies Aged 90

Nobuyo Oyama, the iconic voice actress best known for bringing the beloved robotic cat Doraemon to life, has passed away at the age of 90. Oyama, who voiced the titular…

Doris Wheeler October 22, 2024

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Russian and Iranian Leaders Meet Amid Warming Ties and Escalating Middle East Conflict

In a significant geopolitical development, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi recently met to discuss strengthening bilateral ties amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The high-level…

Doris Wheeler October 21, 2024

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Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Japan’s Nihon Hidankyo for Efforts to Rid World of Nuclear Weapons

The Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 has been awarded to Japan's Nihon Hidankyo, the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, for their decades-long efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons…

Doris Wheeler October 20, 2024

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Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 22 in Central Beirut

At least 22 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes that hit central Beirut late last night, marking one of the most significant escalations in the ongoing conflict between Israel…

Doris Wheeler October 19, 2024

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Austria’s Far-Right FPÖ Party Leads in Polls Ahead of Sunday’s Election: How Did It Get Here?

As Austria gears up for a pivotal election on Sunday, all eyes are on the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ), which has emerged as the frontrunner. Once considered a…

Doris Wheeler October 18, 2024

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Pope Vows to Root Out ‘Scourge’ of Sexual Abuse After Unusually Frank Plea from Belgian PM

Pope Francis has renewed his commitment to eradicating sexual abuse within the Catholic Church following a stark and candid plea from Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo during the Pope’s…

Doris Wheeler October 17, 2024