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Israel calls for resignation of UNSG Antonio Guterres after he tells Security Council Hamas attacks did not happen in vacuum

October 24, 2023 admin

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s comment to the Security Council that attacks by Hamas “did not happen in a vacuum” angered Israel, which called for the UN chief’s resignation and apology. Israel’s Minister…

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President Biden presents National Medal for Technology & Innovation to Indian-American scientist Ashok Gadgil

October 24, 2023 admin

President Joe Biden awards the National Medal of Technology & Innovation to Ashok Gadgil in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday Oct. 24, 2023 in Washington. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Joe Biden presented the prestigious White House National Medal for Technology and Innovation to Indian-American scientist Ashok Gadgil, with several others,…

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Third Nominee Quits In Two Weeks

October 24, 2023 admin

US House turned into a major crisis for Republicans since McCarthy’s historic dismissal on October 3. Washington: The third Republican nominee for US House speaker in two weeks dropped out Tuesday after failing to find enough support to win the gavel, plunging the paralyzed lower chamber of Congress deeper into crisis. House Majority Whip Tom…

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Why Israel’s Ground Invasion Of Gaza Is Delaying

October 24, 2023 admin

Israel has not launched a ground invasion of Gaza 18 days after the deadliest attack by Hamas. Jerusalem: Israel has not launched a ground invasion of Gaza, despite announcing its imminence, a delay media reports and experts attribute to international pressure, political-military divisions and concerns over hostages. Eighteen days after the deadliest attack ever launched…

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Hundreds of S African miners remain underground in union dispute

October 24, 2023 admin

A mineworker gestures at the entrance of the Gold One Modder East operation mineshaft near Springs on Tuesday. More than 500 miners in South Africa have remained underground for over 36 hours because of a standoff between rival labour unions, police and workers’ representatives said. | Photo Credit: AFP More than 500 miners in South…

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Joe Biden’s Israel Stance Angers Muslim-Americans; Could Jeopardize 2024 Votes

October 24, 2023 admin

Many Arab Americans accuse Biden of failing to push for any humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza strip. Washington: Arab and Muslim Americans and their allies are criticizing President Joe Biden’s response to the Israel-Hamas war, asking him to do more to prevent a humanitarian crisis in Gaza or risk losing their support in the 2024 election….

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Israel’s increased strikes across Gaza kill more than 700 people in the past day, Palestinians say

October 24, 2023 admin

Rapidly expanding Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip killed more than 700 people in the past day as medical facilities across the territory were forced to close because of bombing damage and a lack of power, health officials said on Tuesday. The soaring death toll from Israel’s escalating bombardment was unprecedented in the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian…

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Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Preparing Attack In Germany: Cops

October 24, 2023 admin

Man who is “known to police” was preparing an attack “is under probe”, police said. (Representational) Berlin: Police in the western German city of Essen said Tuesday they have arrested a man after receiving “indications of a possible attack scenario”. Whether the man who is “known to police” was preparing an attack “is under investigation”,…

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Full Ceasefire In Gaza ‘Only Benefits Hamas,’ Says White House

October 24, 2023 admin

Thousands of people have been killed since the Israel-Hamas war began (File) Washington: A full ceasefire in Gaza would only help Hamas as Israel wages an air campaign against the militant group, but humanitarian “pauses” should be considered to let vital aid in, the White House said Tuesday. The comments came as President Joe Biden…

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Rockets, Drone Target Military Bases Housing US Forces In Iraq: Report

October 24, 2023 admin

Sources said rocket launcher was found about 50 km southeast of the base (Representational) Baghdad, Iraq: Drones and rockets targeted two military bases housing U.S. forces in Iraq on Thursday, sources and officials said, the latest in a series of attacks after Iraqi militants warned Washington against intervening to support Israel against Hamas in Gaza. Rockets and drones…

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