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Israel and Hezbollah trade accusations of ceasefire violations

The Israeli military said its air force struck a facility used by Hezbollah to store mid-range rockets in southern Lebanon on Thursday, after both sides accused each other of breaching a ceasefire that aims to halt over a year of fighting.

November 29, 2024 7:26 am
 

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Australia passes social media ban for children under 16

Australia approved a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech.

November 29, 2024 6:25 am
 

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Trump's budget plans push US government lawyers to private sector

Rank-and-file attorneys in the federal government fear major budget cuts when President-elect Donald Trump assumes office and are hunting for private-sector jobs in unusually high numbers, five legal recruiters told Reuters.

November 28, 2024 11:24 am
 

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Trump aid cut fatal: Russia

Russia’s deputy U.N. ambassador said on Wednesday any decision by President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration to cut support for Ukraine would be a “death sentence” for the Ukrainian army, while accusing Kyiv of trying to drag NATO countries into direct conflict with Russia in the meantime.

November 28, 2024 10:19 am
 

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Still counting its dead, Hezbollah faces long road to recover from war

With the bodies of its fighters still strewn on the battlefield, Hezbollah must bury its dead and provide succour to its supporters who bore the brunt of Israel’s offensive, as the first steps on a long and costly road to recovery, four senior officials said.

November 28, 2024 9:40 am
 

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Biden administration advancing $680 million arms sale to Israel

The Biden administration is pushing ahead with a $680 million arms sales package to Israel, a U.S. official familiar with the plan said on Wednesday, even as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has come into effect.

November 28, 2024 8:29 am
 

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Hezbollah faces long road to recover from war

With the bodies of its fighters still strewn on the battlefield, Hezbollah must bury its dead and provide succour to its supporters who bore the brunt of Israel’s offensive, as the first steps on a long and costly road to recovery, four senior officials said.

November 28, 2024 7:20 am
 

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Bomb threats made against some of Trump's cabinet nominees, FBI says

Some of Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees and appointees for his incoming administration have been targeted by bomb threats, the FBI says.

November 28, 2024 6:07 am
 

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China could launch military drills near Taiwan over president's Pacific visit

China is likely to launch military drills in the coming days near Taiwan, using President Lai Ching-te’s upcoming trip to the Pacific and scheduled U.S. transit as a pretext, according to assessments by Taiwan and regional security officials.

November 27, 2024 6:00 pm
 

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Peru Congress removes mining minister as small miners snarl roadways

Peru’s Congress removed Energy and Mines minister Romulo Mucho from his post.

November 27, 2024 5:28 pm
 

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Namibia votes with ruling party seeking to extend 34-year rule

Namibians go to the polls to elect a new president and parliament in what could be a tough election for the ruling SWAPO party, which is seeking to extend its 34-year rule.

November 27, 2024 4:41 pm
 

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Canada hints at fast-tracking refugee refusals

Canada’s immigration minister says he plans to propose measures to reform the country’s refugee system, potentially fast-tracking refusals of cases deemed to have little chance of succeeding.

November 27, 2024 3:22 pm

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