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Russia Accuses Kyiv Of 'Terrorist' Attack On Belgorod Civilians
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Survivors Of Nigeria Attacks Desperately Wait For Aid
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Lebanon Targets UNESCO Register For Pioneering TV Archive
For decades, Tele Liban has been a mainstay of Lebanese living rooms. Zaven Kouyoumdjian, author of two books on television including "Lebanon on Screen", said Tele Liban was part of a modernising effort in the Arab world and also "brought all Lebanese together".
US Approves 'Emergency' Sale Of Munitions To Israel
The United States on Friday announced the approval of a $147.5 million sale of 155mm high-explosive artillery munitions and related equipment to Israel under an emergency provision that waives the usual congressional review.
Russian Strikes On Ukraine 'Appalling Assaults': Senior UN Official
A senior UN official condemned Russia on Friday for its "appalling assaults" on Ukraine involving some 158 missiles and drones, which Kyiv blamed for the deaths of at least 30 people.
South Africa Files ICJ Case Accusing Israel Of 'Genocidal Acts' In Gaza
South Africa launched a case on Friday at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for what it said were "genocidal" acts in Gaza, with Israel rejecting the case "with disgust."
British Warship In Guyana Waters, Fanning Tensions With Venezuela
A British warship arrived off the coast of Guyana on Friday, further fueling tensions over a territorial dispute with Venezuela, which has launched a major military exercise in response to what it termed an "unacceptable" threat.
Israel-Hamas War Forces More Gazans To Flee South
Israel again pounded Gaza on Friday, nearly 12 weeks into the war that has devastated much of the besieged Palestinian territory and forced many hundreds of thousands to flee their homes.
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Israel Bombs Gaza As Egypt Hosts Hamas To Discuss Truce Proposal
Israel pounded Gaza on Friday, nearly 12 weeks into the war started by the October 7 attacks, as Egypt hosted a Hamas delegation for talks aimed at ending the conflict that has devastated much of the besieged Palestinian territory.
Russian Court Jails Navalny Ally Fadeyeva For Nine Years
A Russian court on Friday sentenced Ksenia Fadeyeva, who led jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny's now-banned organisation in the Siberian city of Tomsk, to almost a decade in prison, her supporters said.
Twelve Killed, Dozens Injured By Russian Strikes On Ukraine
Russia launched drone and missile strikes across Ukraine on Friday, killing at least 12 people and wounding over 70 in one of the biggest air attacks of the war.
Pakistan Bans New Year's Eve Celebrations In Solidarity With Gaza
Pakistan has banned New Year's Eve celebrations to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, the government said late Thursday, urging people to instead "observe simplicity".
Bangladesh's 'Tiny Houses' Tackle Giant Flood Challenge
An award-winning architect in Bangladesh, one of the nations most at risk from flooding driven by climate change, has developed an ingenious two-floor housing solution to help people survive what scientists warn is a growing threat.
Deadly Israeli Shelling Reported Near Gaza Hospital
Israeli shelling near a southern Gaza hospital has killed 41 people over the past two days, the Palestinian Red Crescent said, after Israel stepped up its attacks in the centre and south of the besieged territory.
Hong Kong Democracy Advocate Seeks Asylum In Britain
Hong Kong democracy activist Tony Chung said Friday he had fled to Britain because he could no longer endure living in fear, with authorities pressuring him to become a paid informant while banning him from working.
UK Archives Show Parthenon Marbles Role In 2012 Olympics Lobbying
The UK government tried to help Greece secure the Parthenon Marbles on loan two decades ago in a bid to drum up support for London's 2012 Olympics' bid, according to files released Friday.
Spain Doubles Down On Plan To End Nuclear Power By 2035; PM Sánchez Bets On Renewables
As many Western countries re-embrace nuclear power as they look to transition to fossil fuels, Madrid takes a different tack.
Venezuela Launches Military Exercise Over British Warship 'Threat'
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday ordered more than 5,600 military personnel to participate in a "defensive" exercise near the border with Guyana, in response to Britain sending a warship to the area.
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The Swiss will decide whether to ban foie gras and fur imports after campaigners on Thursday handed in enough signatures to trigger a public vote on the twin issues.
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Glock, who spotted Austrian Army's need for a hand gun, never owned pistols, but brought together experts to create what he termed as "the pistol of future".
'Almost Naked' Moscow Party Triggers Conservative Backlash
A celebrity-studded "Almost Naked" party in Moscow's famed Mutabor nightclub has drawn outrage from Russia's political establishment, which has become increasingly po-faced since the assault on Ukraine.
UK Lifts Brexit Obstacles For French Students
Britain on Thursday lifted some costly obstacles placed on school trips post Brexit -- but only for students from France as campaigners called for all EU countries to benefit.
Two Russians Get Heavy Prison Terms For Poetry Against Ukraine Campaign
A Moscow court on Thursday sentenced two men to long prison terms for reading poems against the assault on Ukraine.
Turkish Parliament Unlikely To Vote On Sweden's NATO Bid For Weeks
Turkey's parliament is unlikely to hold a full vote on Sweden's bid to join NATO before mid-January, parliamentary sources told AFP Thursday.
Israel Bombs Gaza As UN Warns Civilians Face 'Grave Peril'
Israeli forces on Thursday heavily bombed besieged Gaza as the centre of fierce combat against Hamas moves steadily south, where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are sheltering.
Israeli Embassy Pulls Video Imagining Hamas Attack In Seoul
The Israeli embassy in South Korea has removed a video showing an imaginary scenario in which Koreans are attacked by masked assailants in Seoul, a reference to Hamas, Seoul's foreign ministry said Thursday.
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India's government has recently targeted high-profile journalists with Pegasus spyware, Amnesty International and The Washington Post said in a joint investigation published Thursday.
Israel Presses On With Intensified Attacks As Gaza Death Toll Soars
Israeli forces pressed on with intensified attacks in the Gaza Strip's biggest southern city and a central refugee camp, after the territory's Hamas-run health ministry reported more than 21,000 people had been killed in 11 weeks of war.
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