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Palestinian Leader Abbas Appoints Hussein al-Sheikh as Deputy Amid Succession Fears

Palestinian leaders in the Israeli-occupied West Bank met this week for the first gathering of its kind in years. Their mission: to allow Mahmoud Abbas, the aging Palestinian Authority president, to appoint a longtime loyalist to a newly minted senior position. On Saturday night, Mr. Abbas formally named Hussein al-Sheikh, a close confidant, as his […]

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Suspect in Russian general’s killing is ‘Ukrainian special services agent,’ Russian state media report

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CNN — Russian authorities have detained a man described as a “Ukrainian special services agent” in connection with a car explosion that killed Russian General Yaroslav Moskalik on Friday, according to Russian state news agency TASS. Russia’s Federal Security Service released a video of the man’s arrest, and alleged that he purchased the car that

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Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak

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The East African country announced its outbreak on January 30 after the death of a male nurse who tested positive for the virus. Uganda has officially declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak, three months after the first cases emerged in the capital, Kampala. The Ministry of Health announced the milestone on Saturday via

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Homes of Kashmir attack suspects demolished | Conflict News

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Soldiers in Indian-administered Kashmir have demolished the homes of two men suspected of carrying out the disputed region’s deadliest attack against civilians in nearly two decades. Police say the attackers are members of The Resistance Front (TRF), a faction of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Pakistan rejects the allegation. Meanwhile, Indian security forces have launched a huge

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What’s at Stake in the Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks

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A third round of talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear activities was planned for Saturday, raising hopes for a new accord that could avert another conflict in the Middle East. “I think we’re going to make a deal with Iran. Nobody else could do that,” President Trump said in an interview

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UK court defines ‘woman’. Trans women left in limbo | Gender Equity News

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UK court rules ‘woman’ means biological sex, a decision that could limit trans women’s access to services and rights. The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has ruled that a woman is defined by “biological sex” under equality law. The decision could limit transgender women’s access to essential services and set a lasting legal precedent. As hate

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Copa del Rey final referee breaks down over Real Madrid TV pressure

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Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea emotionally responds to Real Madrid TV pressure before refereeing the Copa del Rey final. Copa del Rey final referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea welled up before Saturday’s match when speaking about pressure officials have faced from Real Madrid TV this season. Madrid take on rivals Barcelona in the Spanish cup final

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Offers Condolences 3 Days After Pope Francis Died

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel offered condolences Thursday on the passing of Pope Francis, more than three days after the death of the Roman Catholic world’s leader. The delay in issuing a statement highlighted apparent tensions in the relationship between Israeli officials and the pope, who pointedly criticized Israel’s conduct in the war in

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What is the US strategy in the Ukraine war? | Russia-Ukraine war

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Kyiv rejects ceasefire proposal that includes ceding territory to Russia. Russia’s biggest attack on Kyiv in months, after a day of chaotic diplomacy ended with the US president accusing Ukraine of prolonging the war. Kyiv has rejected Washington’s proposal that it concede Crimea and other occupied territory to Moscow. So, what’s next? Presenter: Nick Clark

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Jair Bolsonaro’s medical condition deteriorates in hospital – Financial Times

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Jair Bolsonaro’s medical condition deteriorates in hospital Financial Times Health of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has worsened since surgery, doctors say CNN Brazil former President Bolsonaro’s health has worsened, doctors say ABC News Health of Brazil’s ex-president Bolsonaro has worsened, doctors say BBC Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro’s health has worsened, says medical note Reuters Source link

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