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Israeli attack on Gaza shelter kills 15 members of one Palestinian family

Sat, 08/17/2024 - 12:55
Israeli strikes 'wiping out whole families' after attack on warehouse sheltering displaced Palestinians in az-Zawayda.

Thousands forced to evacuate as wildfires rage in western Turkey

Sat, 08/17/2024 - 12:09
Nearly 4,000 residents in the region have been moved to safety and six arrested for alleged sabotage, authorities said.

‘Uncommitted’ delegates bring Gaza-war message to Democratic convention

Sat, 08/17/2024 - 11:48
Thirty delegates from across the US will represent voters who cast ballots in protest of Democrats' pro-Israel policies.

Nearly a dozen inmates killed in Haiti prison break

Sat, 08/17/2024 - 09:49
Residents in central city of Saint-Marc have been advised by authorities to remain vigilant for escapees.

Nationwide strike by Indian doctors over Kolkata medic’s rape, murder

Sat, 08/17/2024 - 08:51
Hospitals hit by 24-hour shutdown as protests demanding protection for health workers and condemning violence swell.

We must not succumb to despair, Palestinians need our help

Sat, 08/17/2024 - 08:41
Fundraising campaigns for Gaza evacuations give Palestinian families much needed hope amid the genocide.

‘An island of freedom’: Inside the secret beauty salons of Afghanistan

Sat, 08/17/2024 - 08:21
In Kabul, an army of clandestine beauticians is keeping morale alive for women under the Taliban-led government.

How far has mpox spread and how can you protect yourself?

Sat, 08/17/2024 - 06:34
Sweden and Pakistan have both reported cases of mpox days after the WHO declared the virus an 'emergency'.

At least nine killed in Israeli attack on southern Lebanon

Sat, 08/17/2024 - 05:38
Israel's military claims it hit a Hezbollah 'weapons warehouse' but Lebanese Health Ministry says residence attacked.

Sisters divided: How partition ruptured a family in a vanishing community

Sat, 08/17/2024 - 04:46
Remembering the trauma of the India-Pakistan partition of 1947 through the stories of divided families.

Biden says Gaza ceasefire in sight, warns against efforts to undermine deal

Sat, 08/17/2024 - 03:32
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to the Middle East to continue diplomatic push for ceasefire deal.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 904

Sat, 08/17/2024 - 01:52
As the war enters its 904th day, these are the main developments.

Chelsea vs Manchester City: English Premier League match preview

Sat, 08/17/2024 - 00:32
Manchester City open their Premier League title defence against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Is the world finally focusing on Sudan?

Fri, 08/16/2024 - 22:16
US-backed talks to end the 16-month conflict are under way in Geneva despite the Sudanese army's absence.

‘A unique relationship:’ How Kamala Harris courts the progressive left

Fri, 08/16/2024 - 22:05
Despite pledges to lead a 'people-first presidency', Harris has faced criticism from the far-left wing of the Democrats.

In major policy speech, Kamala Harris promises to ‘bring down costs’

Fri, 08/16/2024 - 21:31
US Democratic presidential candidate presents plan to tackle food 'price gouging', child care and housing costs.

Russia says it eliminated Ukrainian unit, as Kyiv claims advances in Kursk

Fri, 08/16/2024 - 20:26
Ukrainian official says incursion into Russian territory aims to push Moscow to enter 'fair negotiation process'.

UN’s Guterres: ‘The ultimate vaccine for polio in Gaza is peace’

Fri, 08/16/2024 - 19:29
The UN is readying 1.6 million doses of polio vaccine for children in Gaza as the disease spreads.

Romanian gymnast gets bronze medal, after court rules against US gymnast

Fri, 08/16/2024 - 19:21
Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu received an Olympic bronze medal.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand’s youngest-ever PM

Fri, 08/16/2024 - 19:15
37-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra has become Thailand’s youngest prime minister.

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