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Israel says campaign against Hamas ‘only at beginning’ as deaths rise
Israeli forces run during clashes with Israeli Arabs in the Israeli mixed city of Lod, Israel, Tuesday, May 11,2021. (AP Photo/Heidi Levine) Israel killed several Hamas commanders and blew up
Austrian chancellor investigated for false testimony before committee
The Austrian judiciary is investigating Chancellor Sebastian Kurz for possible false testimony before a parliamentary committee into a sting operation that toppled a previous government. The investigation, initiated by opposition
Israeli-Palestinian Crisis: Fears of ‘full-scale war’ as death toll rises
Smoke rises from a tower after it was hit by Israeli airstrikes amid a flare-up of Israeli-Palestinian violence, in Gaza City, May 12, 2021. PHOTO: Reuters/VOA Israel and Hamas continued
American actress Tawny Kitaen dies at 59
American actress Tawny Kitaen who appeared in “Bachelor Party” and provocative 1980s rock videos, has died in California. Kitaen — whose real first name was Julie — died on Friday
EU pushed to debate Covid-19 vaccine patent waiver after US U-turn
The leaders of the European Union are to discuss waiving intellectual property protections for Covid-19 vaccines this week, after the United States shifted position on the policy that could allow
Jersey fishing row: EU accuses Britain of not respecting trade deal
The European Commission has accused Britain of not respecting the Brexit trade deal as a face-off developed near the Channel island of Jersey over fishing rights. The rights dispute has become more urgent
Germany bans Ansaar International, raids Islamist group’s premises
German authorities raided the premises of Ansaar International across the country on Wednesday after Interior Minister Horst Seehofer announced a ban on the Islamist organization and its sub-groups. “If you
Facebook ban on Trump upheld, but board insists on six-month review
Donald Trump Former US president Donald Trump’s ban from Facebook has been upheld but the decision to sanction him indefinitely is “not appropriate” and must be reviewed within six months, the
Germany bans Islamist organisation, Ansaar International, over alleged sponsoring of terrorism
Germany has banned the Islamist organisation, Ansaar International, and several of its sub-organisations. “The network finances terrorism worldwide with donations,’’ Steve Alter, spokesman for Germany’s Interior Minister, Horst Seehofer tweeted
Chad military council announces key ministerial posts
Chad’s transitional military council pressed ahead Monday with solidifying its hold on power after announcing a new government over the weekend that kept key ministries in the hands of allies.
