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Canada refuses to comment on US sale of Canadian-made weapons to Israel

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 22:33
Rights advocates say Canada is not being transparent and has failed to take danger of arms exports to Israel seriously.

Divers search Sicily yacht wreck with UK tech boss among the six missing

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 21:02
British tycoon Mike Lynch was among the 22 onboard, celebrating his recent acquittal on fraud charges in the US.

Manhunt in Kenya after suspected serial killer escapes prison

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 20:44
A manhunt is underway in Kenya for a suspected serial killer who escaped from police custody in Nairobi.

What are the prospects for a Gaza ceasefire deal?

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 20:39
Israeli forces continue attacks as attention moves to talks in Egypt.

What is the Gaza ceasefire ‘bridging proposal’ and will it work?

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 20:32
US calls on Hamas to accept ceasefire 'bridging proposal', but the Palestinian group says it only serves the Israelis.

Young children among those killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza market

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 20:24
Video from the immediate aftermath of an Israeli air strike on a market in Deir el-Balah, Gaza shows young victims.

EU lists lower tariff on China-made Teslas as it revises duties

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 20:12
Tesla asked for another look at its initial duty, saying it receives lower subsidies than its Chinese competitors.

World’s oldest person Maria Branyas dies in Spain aged 117

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 20:04
A resident of Spain's Catalonia, Branyas lived through two world wars and numerous events of historical importance.

‘Empty words’: Advocates say Biden’s Gaza ceasefire nod at DNC falls short

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 19:21
US president says Palestinian rights demonstrators outside the party convention in Chicago 'have a point'.

Israel strikes market and school in Gaza, killing at least 20 Palestinians

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 19:02
At least eight killed in Deir el-Balah market, hours after yet another school attack kills 12 displaced Palestinians.

India’s top court orders national task force on doctors’ workplace safety

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 18:48
India’s Supreme Court has ordered a national task force to be set up to improve doctors’ workplace safety.

US sanctions former Haitian president over alleged drug trafficking

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 17:19
US Treasury Department says Michel Joseph Martelly 'abused his influence' to facilitate drug trafficking to the US.

Video shows rocket engine explode during test at new Scottish spaceport

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 16:17
A rocket engine exploded during a test at the new SaxaVord spaceport in Scotland.

Panama deports 29 Colombian migrants from Darien Gap under US deal

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 16:07
First group of migrants has been deported under agreement on migrant repatriations signed with the US in July.

Mpox not the new COVID, says WHO

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 15:46
WHO official says regardless of strain, mpox is not the new COVID, as authorities know how to control its spread.

Are Gen Z able to change the world through their political engagement?

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 15:30
Gen Z are trailblazing through cultural, economic and political spheres, despite an unprecedented set of challenges.

Why is Switzerland offering cash prizes to retrieve munitions from lakes?

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 14:54
Why did the Swiss military dump munitions into lakes from 1918 to 1964 and why must they be retrieved now?

All-woman Arab bands blazing a trail in Yemen and Oman

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 14:48
Backstage with two female bands finding new audiences in Yemen and Oman, celebrating women in modern Arab music.

Biden asks voters to ‘preserve democracy’ by backing Harris

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 13:55
US president Joe Biden asked voters to ‘preserve democracy’ by backing Kamala Harris in November’s presidential election

Israeli forces launch deadly attack Gaza City school shelter

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 13:44
An Israeli attack on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City has killed at least 10 people.

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