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"Our Focus On Ending Conflict, Getting Food Into Gaza Without It Being Looted": US Department Of State
US Department of State, Tommy Pigott highlighted the priority of the US administration when it comes to the issue of Israel, where he stated that the focus is on ending the conflict, ensuring the release of hostages and getting in food.
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"They Want To Die": Donald Trump Says Hamas Doesn't Want Ceasefire Deal
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Hamas did not want a ceasefire deal in Gaza, after Israel and the United States quit indirect negotiations with the Palestinian militant group.
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Gaza Ceasefire Talks Expected To Resume Next Week, Says Hamas
Ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel are expected to resume next week, a Hamas official said Friday, as Israeli strikes continue across Gaza and experts warn Palestinians are on the brink of famine.
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The Long Complicated History Of How Iran And US Became Enemies
Relations between the United States and Iran have been fraught for decades - at least since the US helped overthrow a democracy-minded prime minister, Mohammed Mossadegh, in August 1953. The US then supported the reign of Shah, a repressive ruler.
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Biden Calls On Hamas To Accept Ceasefire Deal Before Ramadan Begins
US President Joe Biden called on Hamas on Tuesday to accept a Gaza ceasefire deal by the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, while the Palestinian oppressive group warned talks for a truce and hostage release cannot go on "indefinitely".
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US Advises Israel To "Hold Off" On Gaza Assault Amid Hostage Crisis: Report
The United States has advised Israel to hold off on a ground assault in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip and is keeping Qatar - a broker with the Palestinian militants - apprised of those talks, sources said, as Washington tries to free more hostages
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Gunman Who Barricaded Himself Inside Los Angeles Store Arrested, 1 Dead
A suspect wanted in connection with a shooting was barricaded inside a supermarket in the US city of Los Angeles on Saturday, police said, in what US media reported was a possible hostage situation.
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Suspect In Custody After Short Hostage Crisis At Bank In US' Alabama
A suspect was taken into custody by police after taking hostages at the Alabama Credit Union in Tuscaloosa near the University of Alabama campus in the US on Tuesday and sparking a standoff.
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Cannot Yet Confirm ISIS Claim On Dhaka Hostage Situation: US
The US has said it cannot yet confirm the ISIS's claim owning responsibility for the hostage crisis in a restaurant in Dhaka's high security diplomatic area.
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Iran Names New UN Ambassador After US Visa Refusal
Iran appointed a new UN ambassador on Wednesday following Washington's refusal to grant a US visa to a previous nominee over the 1979 embassy hostage crisis, state news agency IRNA said.
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US Issues Global Travel Warning After Recent Terror Attacks
The United States has issued a global travel warning after recent terror attacks in France, Australia and Canada.
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US Issues Worldwide Travel Alert for Its Citizens
The United States issued a worldwide travel alert Friday, warning Americans to be vigilant during the holiday period, especially in the wake of a deadly siege in Australia.
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Uber in Damage Control Mode After Hiking Prices Amid Sydney Siege
Popular web-based taxi firm Uber went into damage control mode Monday, offering free rides to passengers fleeing an armed siege in Sydney after earlier hiking prices upwards of Aus$100 (US$82).
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Barack Obama Briefed on Sydney Hostage Situation: White House Official
US President Barack Obama has been briefed about the situation at a cafe in Sydney where hostages were being held and an Islamic flag had been displayed, a White House official said Sunday.
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James Foley, Other Hostages Held by Islamic State Were Waterboarded
At least four hostages held in Syria by Islamic State militants, including US journalist James Foley, were waterboarded during their captivity, The Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the treatment of Western hostages.
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"Our Focus On Ending Conflict, Getting Food Into Gaza Without It Being Looted": US Department Of State
US Department of State, Tommy Pigott highlighted the priority of the US administration when it comes to the issue of Israel, where he stated that the focus is on ending the conflict, ensuring the release of hostages and getting in food.
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"They Want To Die": Donald Trump Says Hamas Doesn't Want Ceasefire Deal
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Hamas did not want a ceasefire deal in Gaza, after Israel and the United States quit indirect negotiations with the Palestinian militant group.
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Gaza Ceasefire Talks Expected To Resume Next Week, Says Hamas
Ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel are expected to resume next week, a Hamas official said Friday, as Israeli strikes continue across Gaza and experts warn Palestinians are on the brink of famine.
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The Long Complicated History Of How Iran And US Became Enemies
Relations between the United States and Iran have been fraught for decades - at least since the US helped overthrow a democracy-minded prime minister, Mohammed Mossadegh, in August 1953. The US then supported the reign of Shah, a repressive ruler.
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Biden Calls On Hamas To Accept Ceasefire Deal Before Ramadan Begins
US President Joe Biden called on Hamas on Tuesday to accept a Gaza ceasefire deal by the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, while the Palestinian oppressive group warned talks for a truce and hostage release cannot go on "indefinitely".
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US Advises Israel To "Hold Off" On Gaza Assault Amid Hostage Crisis: Report
The United States has advised Israel to hold off on a ground assault in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip and is keeping Qatar - a broker with the Palestinian militants - apprised of those talks, sources said, as Washington tries to free more hostages
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Gunman Who Barricaded Himself Inside Los Angeles Store Arrested, 1 Dead
A suspect wanted in connection with a shooting was barricaded inside a supermarket in the US city of Los Angeles on Saturday, police said, in what US media reported was a possible hostage situation.
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Suspect In Custody After Short Hostage Crisis At Bank In US' Alabama
A suspect was taken into custody by police after taking hostages at the Alabama Credit Union in Tuscaloosa near the University of Alabama campus in the US on Tuesday and sparking a standoff.
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Cannot Yet Confirm ISIS Claim On Dhaka Hostage Situation: US
The US has said it cannot yet confirm the ISIS's claim owning responsibility for the hostage crisis in a restaurant in Dhaka's high security diplomatic area.
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Iran Names New UN Ambassador After US Visa Refusal
Iran appointed a new UN ambassador on Wednesday following Washington's refusal to grant a US visa to a previous nominee over the 1979 embassy hostage crisis, state news agency IRNA said.
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US Issues Global Travel Warning After Recent Terror Attacks
The United States has issued a global travel warning after recent terror attacks in France, Australia and Canada.
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US Issues Worldwide Travel Alert for Its Citizens
The United States issued a worldwide travel alert Friday, warning Americans to be vigilant during the holiday period, especially in the wake of a deadly siege in Australia.
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Uber in Damage Control Mode After Hiking Prices Amid Sydney Siege
Popular web-based taxi firm Uber went into damage control mode Monday, offering free rides to passengers fleeing an armed siege in Sydney after earlier hiking prices upwards of Aus$100 (US$82).
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Barack Obama Briefed on Sydney Hostage Situation: White House Official
US President Barack Obama has been briefed about the situation at a cafe in Sydney where hostages were being held and an Islamic flag had been displayed, a White House official said Sunday.
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James Foley, Other Hostages Held by Islamic State Were Waterboarded
At least four hostages held in Syria by Islamic State militants, including US journalist James Foley, were waterboarded during their captivity, The Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the treatment of Western hostages.
