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Statehood Gains Support Abroad, But Remains A Distant Dream For Palestinians
Plans announced by France, the United Kingdom and Canada to recognise a Palestinian state won't bring one about anytime soon, though they could further isolate Israel and strengthen the Palestinians' negotiating position over the long term.
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What Does France's Recognition Of Palestine Mean For Middle East's Future
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will recognise Palestinian statehood, drawing angry rebukes from Israel and United States and opening the door for other major nations to potentially like Britain and Canada to perhaps follow suit.
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Kremlin's New Cryptocurrency: How A7A5 Could Help Russia Evade Sanctions
Russia could be turning to a new cryptocurrency called A7A5 to allow money to flow in and out of the country and avoid Western sanctions.
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WHO Says Staff Residence, Warehouse "Attacked" In Gaza By Israeli Forces
The World Health Organization said Monday its facilities in Gaza had come under Israeli attack, echoing calls from Western countries for an immediate ceasefire as Israel expanded military operations to the central city of Deir el-Balah.
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Ancient Killer That Doctors Can No Longer Stop Is Spreading Worldwide: Study
A 2022 study reveals that the bacterium causing typhoid fever is rapidly developing extensive resistance to antibiotics, with highly resistant strains spreading globally from South Asia to Western countries, posing a significant challenge to public h
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June Was Hottest On Record In Western Europe: Climate Monitor
Western Europe sweltered through its hottest June on record last month, as "extreme" temperatures blasted the region in punishing back-to-back heatwaves, the EU climate monitor Copernicus said Wednesday.
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Heatwave In Europe Moves East, Germany Expected To Record High Temperatures
A punishing heatwave loosened its gripped on western Europe Wednesday and rolled eastwards, with Germany expected to record some of its hottest temperatures this year.
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7 Exciting Places You Must Visit In Maharashtra
Travel enthusiasts often look for new destinations to explore during their holidays. While popular spots like Manali, Shimla, and Uttarakhand in North India attract many, the southern and western parts of the country offer equally mesmerising experiences.
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32 Airports Shut for Civilian Flights Till May 15: Aviation Regulator
Thirty-two airports across northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Amritsar, have been closed for civilian flight operations till May 15, according to the civil aviation regulator.
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India Neutralises Pak Drones And Missiles Aimed At 15 Cities, Destroys Air Defence System
Pakistan's attempts late last night and early this morning to escalate tension by targeting Indian military installations in the northern and western parts of the country - including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Gujarat - have been negated.
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Why Iranian Women Are Getting Rid Of "Persian Nose"
All of the women in Iranian model Azadeh's family have had nose surgeries, each feeling the pressure to conform to Western beauty standards in a country where female bodies are heavily policed.
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French Surgeon, Who Sexually Abused 299 Patients, Also Raped Son's Friends
Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, has been on trial in the western city of Vannes since last week in one of the country's largest child sex abuse cases.
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Russia's Ghost Fleet In Focus As West Sanctions Key Oil Sector
Russia's shadow, or ghost, fleet was back in focus Friday after the country was hit by Western sanctions on its key oil sector.
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US Couple, On A Holiday In Mexico, Shot Dead
A US couple was shot dead in the violence-plagued western Mexican state of Michoacan, state prosecutors said on Thursday, just after the country's president had wrapped up a meeting with security officials aimed at addressing a wave of violence.
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Israeli Warplanes Launch Over 100 Strikes On Syria Army Targets: Report
Israel conducted more than 100 air strikes on military targets in Syria on Monday including a research centre Western countries suspected of having links to chemical weapons production in Damascus, a war monitor said.
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Statehood Gains Support Abroad, But Remains A Distant Dream For Palestinians
Plans announced by France, the United Kingdom and Canada to recognise a Palestinian state won't bring one about anytime soon, though they could further isolate Israel and strengthen the Palestinians' negotiating position over the long term.
-
What Does France's Recognition Of Palestine Mean For Middle East's Future
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will recognise Palestinian statehood, drawing angry rebukes from Israel and United States and opening the door for other major nations to potentially like Britain and Canada to perhaps follow suit.
-
Kremlin's New Cryptocurrency: How A7A5 Could Help Russia Evade Sanctions
Russia could be turning to a new cryptocurrency called A7A5 to allow money to flow in and out of the country and avoid Western sanctions.
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WHO Says Staff Residence, Warehouse "Attacked" In Gaza By Israeli Forces
The World Health Organization said Monday its facilities in Gaza had come under Israeli attack, echoing calls from Western countries for an immediate ceasefire as Israel expanded military operations to the central city of Deir el-Balah.
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Ancient Killer That Doctors Can No Longer Stop Is Spreading Worldwide: Study
A 2022 study reveals that the bacterium causing typhoid fever is rapidly developing extensive resistance to antibiotics, with highly resistant strains spreading globally from South Asia to Western countries, posing a significant challenge to public h
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June Was Hottest On Record In Western Europe: Climate Monitor
Western Europe sweltered through its hottest June on record last month, as "extreme" temperatures blasted the region in punishing back-to-back heatwaves, the EU climate monitor Copernicus said Wednesday.
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Heatwave In Europe Moves East, Germany Expected To Record High Temperatures
A punishing heatwave loosened its gripped on western Europe Wednesday and rolled eastwards, with Germany expected to record some of its hottest temperatures this year.
-
7 Exciting Places You Must Visit In Maharashtra
Travel enthusiasts often look for new destinations to explore during their holidays. While popular spots like Manali, Shimla, and Uttarakhand in North India attract many, the southern and western parts of the country offer equally mesmerising experiences.
-
32 Airports Shut for Civilian Flights Till May 15: Aviation Regulator
Thirty-two airports across northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Amritsar, have been closed for civilian flight operations till May 15, according to the civil aviation regulator.
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India Neutralises Pak Drones And Missiles Aimed At 15 Cities, Destroys Air Defence System
Pakistan's attempts late last night and early this morning to escalate tension by targeting Indian military installations in the northern and western parts of the country - including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Gujarat - have been negated.
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Why Iranian Women Are Getting Rid Of "Persian Nose"
All of the women in Iranian model Azadeh's family have had nose surgeries, each feeling the pressure to conform to Western beauty standards in a country where female bodies are heavily policed.
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French Surgeon, Who Sexually Abused 299 Patients, Also Raped Son's Friends
Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, has been on trial in the western city of Vannes since last week in one of the country's largest child sex abuse cases.
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Russia's Ghost Fleet In Focus As West Sanctions Key Oil Sector
Russia's shadow, or ghost, fleet was back in focus Friday after the country was hit by Western sanctions on its key oil sector.
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US Couple, On A Holiday In Mexico, Shot Dead
A US couple was shot dead in the violence-plagued western Mexican state of Michoacan, state prosecutors said on Thursday, just after the country's president had wrapped up a meeting with security officials aimed at addressing a wave of violence.
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Israeli Warplanes Launch Over 100 Strikes On Syria Army Targets: Report
Israel conducted more than 100 air strikes on military targets in Syria on Monday including a research centre Western countries suspected of having links to chemical weapons production in Damascus, a war monitor said.
