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Oil-Rich Iraqi Kurdistan Votes, Shadowed by Economic Struggles

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Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region voted on Sunday to elect a new parliament for the oil-rich region, where voters express concern over economic struggles and disenchantment with the political elite. Iraqi Kurdistan presents itself as a relative oasis of stability in the turbulent Middle East, attracting foreign investors due to its close ...

Harris turns 60, while focusing on Trump's age

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Kamala Harris turns 60 on Sunday in the final stretch of a knife-edge election battle with 78-year-old Donald Trump, who is now the oldest presidential candidate in US history. Age has been a crucial factor in a campaign that President Joe Biden quit over fears about his capacity, and where Harris has steadily taken aim at Trump's mental fitness ...

Time Travel: Fosbury Flop

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Travel back in time to 1968. What happened in Mexico on October 20, 1968? Join us weekly on Time Travel as we explore historical events under a different theme every month. This October, we're exploring sports!

Norris Takes US Pole After Russell Crash, Hamilton 19th

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Lando Norris resisted pace and pressure from Max Verstappen to take pole position for the United States Grand Prix ahead of the three-time champion and series leader in dramatic circumstances on Saturday. A last minute crash involving Mercedes' George Russell, who skidded off-track into the barriers at Turn 19, brought a tense qualifying session ...

G7 Defense Ministers Concerned by Attacks on Peacekeepers, Vow Kyiv Support

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G7 Defense ministers on Saturday met against the backdrop of multiple ongoing military conflicts, expressing concern over escalation in Lebanon while pledging "unwavering support" for Ukraine. Italy, holding the rotating presidency of the Group of Seven countries, organised the body's first ministerial meeting dedicated to Defense, staged in the ...

The War at All Costs

par Marc Saikali, 19/10 21:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Things seemed clear. Following the death of the mastermind behind the October 7 attack, Israeli public opinion was poised to pressure the government into negotiating a ceasefire and securing the release of hostages. Western leaders, who unanimously praised this action and asserted that the time had come to end the war, aligned with journalists. ...

Hasbaya: A Haven for Thousands of Displaced People

par Katia Kahil, 19/10 19:10 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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On September 23, the situation in Southern Lebanon, marked by artillery exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah since October 8, 2023, took a significant turn after an escalation declared by Tel Aviv. An urgent phone call from Israeli authorities sent shockwaves through Marjayoun and neighboring villages (Ebel Saqi, Khiam, Kfarchouba, Shebaa, ...

Washington and Paris skeptical about potential ceasefire

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Under Resolution 425, adopted in 1978 in response to the Israeli forces’ Litani Operation against the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), international forces were deployed to southern Lebanon on March 23, 1978. These forces have remained in the region under Resolution 1701, enacted in 2006. Despite facing challenges from Israel, ...

Harris and Trump Both Hold Rallies in Key Swing State

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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will lead dueling rallies Friday in Michigan, a crucial battleground state where Arab American voters angered by US support for Israel may hold the key to a deadlocked race. The killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar drew optimism from Vice President Harris for a Gaza ceasefire, but Israel quickly said his death is not ...

Biden in Berlin Renews Calls for Gaza Ceasefire

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US President Joe Biden and European leaders meeting during his farewell visit to Germany on Friday were expected to renew calls for a Gaza ceasefire after Israel said it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. While still on Air Force One, Biden hailed the death of the man Israel blames for the October 7 attack as a "good day", saying it removed a key ...

US and UN Warn Israel Against "Policy of Starvation"

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The United States and UN officials warned Israel on Wednesday against a "policy of starvation" that could be orchestrated in Gaza to "turn it into a weapon of war." This is the first time Washington has clearly warned its unwavering ally, following a written threat earlier this week to suspend part of its military assistance if there is no ...

Gallant Insists that Lebanon Peace Talks Must Occur 'Under Fire'

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Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Wednesday that any negotiation to end the war on Lebanon must be conducted “under fire,” in a statement he made while overseeing a situational assessment of the northern front. During a meeting with commanders of the reservist 146th Division, Gallant said that the recent capture of Hezbollah operatives in ...

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