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Israeli troops battle Hamas militants in southern Gaza
In retaliation for the worst attack in its history, Israel has vowed to eradicate Hamas and secure the release of all the hostages held in the Gaza Strip.
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Putin to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE Wednesday: Kremlin
The United Arab Emirates is hosting the COP28 UN climate talks, but the Kremlin did not specify whether Putin would attend any related events.
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COP28 draft agreement includes option to do nothing on fossil fuels
The fate of oil, gas and coal is the thorniest issue being thrashed out at the COP28 UN climate talks in Dubai and divisions around their future have dominated the conference.
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White House warns Putin could win if Ukraine aid dries up
President Joe Biden's budget director, Shalanda Young, said in a blunt letter to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson that if military assistance dries up it would 'kneecap' Kyiv's fight against the Russian invasion.
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Israeli troops battle Hamas militants in southern Gaza
Israel had initially focused its offensive on the north of the territory, but the army is now also dropping leaflets on parts of the south, telling Palestinian civilians there to flee to other areas.
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US to restrict visas for Ugandans who implement its anti-gay law
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the United States would refuse visas to current or former officials, and their family members, if found to be involved in 'repressing members of marginalised or vulnerable populations'.
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Netanyahu graft trial resumes in Israel amid of Gaza conflict
Netanyahu and his allies have argued the accusations against him are politically motivated and had proposed a judicial overhaul that would have curbed some powers held by the courts.
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Israel says 'not trying to move anybody' out of Palestinian territories
Since the collapse last week of a truce that allowed for the release of dozens of Israeli and other hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, Israel has expanded its offensive in Gaza.
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Paris knife attacker 'swore allegiance to Islamic State'
The attack late Saturday came as France is at its highest alert level against the background of the war between Israel and Hamas and following a series of apparent lone-wolf attacks in the country.
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Israel bombs Gaza as pressure mounts to protect civilians
More than 15,500 people have been killed in the besieged Palestinian territory, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, in more than eight weeks of combat and heavy bombardment.
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11 hikers dead after Indonesia volcano erupts, survivors found
Mount Marapi on the island of Sumatra, with a peak of 2,891 metres erupted on Sunday, spewing an ash tower 3,000 metres into the sky that rained volcanic debris onto nearby villages.
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At COP28, Al Gore takes aim at host UAE's emissions
Armed with satellite images of pipelines, former US vice president and climate champion Al Gore singled out the emissions of the United Arab Emirates at the COP28 talks in the oil-rich monarchy on Sunday.
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Israel strikes Gaza as pressure mounts to protect civilians
Israel carried out deadly bombardments in Gaza on Sunday as international calls mounted for greater protection of civilians and the renewal of an expired truce with Palestinian militant group Hamas.
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US pledges $3 billion to green climate fund at COP28
The new money, which must be approved by the US Congress, will go into the Green Climate Fund, which was created in 2010.
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North Korea threatens to 'destroy' US spy satellites
On Saturday, Pyongyang threatened to 'destroy' US spy satellites if Washington 'tries to violate the legitimate territory' of North Korea, referring to its satellite programme.
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COP28: Over 20 nations call for tripling of nuclear energy
The use of nuclear energy as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels is controversial as environmental groups are concerned about safety and the disposal of nuclear waste.
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Israeli strikes rock Gaza for second day after truce collapse
Clouds of grey smoke from the strikes hung over Gaza, where the Hamas-run health ministry said nearly 200 people had been killed since the pause in hostilities expired early on Friday.
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Trump can be sued for 6 Jan riots, US court says
Two Capitol police officers along with several Democratic lawmakers sued Trump in 2021, alleging that he may have incited violence in his public comments to supporters before they descended on Capitol Hill.
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King Charles says COP28 must be climate 'turning point'
The COP28 conference kicked off on Thursday with an early victory as nations agreed to launch a 'loss and damage' fund for vulnerable countries devastated by natural disasters.
