Israeli ambassador to US says Hezbollah cease-fire deal could come ‘within days’

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Israel, November 25 — The Israeli ambassador to Washington says that a cease-fire deal to end fighting between Israel and the Lebanon-based Hezbollah could be reached “within days.” Ambassador...

Angela Merkel on Putin, Trump and defending her legacy

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Angela Merkel sat down for a rare interview with the BBC's Katya Adler. (BBC) Berlin, November 25 — The former German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, was once described as the...

Modi’s party heads for victory in Maharashtra state election while opposition wins Jharkhand

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NEW DELHI (AP) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party headed for a victory Saturday in state elections in politically significant Maharashtra while the opposition won mineral-rich Jharkhand state. ...

38 killed as fighting erupts between two groups in Pakistan

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Peshawar, Pakistan, November 24 — Fighting between armed Sunni and Shiite groups in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 33 people and injured 25 others, a senior police officer from the region...

Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest

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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan Sunday suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital. The...

Modi's BJP, allies to win election rebound in India's richest state, Maharashtra

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NEW DELHI, Nov 23 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party and its allies were set to return to power in the nation's richest state, television channels reported on Saturday,...

Central Beirut residential building hit by massive Israeli strikes

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Beirut, November 23 — A massive Israeli strike has flattened a residential building in centre of the Lebanese capital Beirut. Four people have been killed and more than 20 injured,...

New weapons and nuclear threats: A week of change in Ukraine war

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The war between Russia and Ukraine reached its 1000th day this week. (Getty Images) Dnipro & London, November 23 — The stakes have never been higher in the Ukraine-Russia...

10 Maoists killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bastar

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RAIPUR, (India) November 22 — Ten Maoists were killed in yet another fierce encounter with security forces in the dense forests of the insurgency-hit Sukma district in the Bastar division...

More than 40 dead after gunmen attack passenger vehicles in Pakistan

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The incident involved two convoys of the Shia Muslim community. (Shutterstock) Pakistan, November 22 — At least 41 people - including women and children - have been killed after...

Netanyahu attacks ICC war crimes arrest warrants

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BBC News, November 22 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned as "antisemitic" a decision by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for war crimes against him...

Arrest warrants issued for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander over alleged war crimes

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Benjamin Netanyahu (L), Yoav Gallant (C) and Mohammed Deif (R). (EPA / Reuters / Supplied) BBC News, November 21 — Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued...

Deadly Israeli air strikes hit Gaza - reports

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Rescuers searched rubble following Israeli strikes on Gaza City on Wednesday. (Anadolu via Getty Images) Jerusalem, November 21 — Hospital officials in northern Gaza say many people have been...

US charges Indian billionaire with fraud

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New York, November 21 — Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged with fraud in the US, which has accused him of orchestrating a $250m (£198m) bribery scheme and concealing...

Syria says 36 killed in Israeli strikes on Palmyra

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Damascus, November 20 — The Syrian defence ministry said 36 people were killed and more than 50 wounded Wednesday in Israeli air strikes on the oasis city of Palmyra, renowned...