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Biden and Harris Mourn the October 7 Anniversary and Palestinian Deaths

par This is Beirut, 07/10 15:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US President Joe Biden and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris mourned the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel one year ago, while decrying the heavy civilian losses of Palestinians in the subsequent Israeli operations. "Let us bear witness to the unspeakable brutality of the October 7 attacks, but also to the beauty of the lives that ...

US CENTCOM Commander Visits Israel for 'Situation Assessment'

par This is Beirut, 07/10 13:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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US Central Command chief General Michael Kurilla visited Israel for "a situational assessment" focused on security challenges coming from Iran and Lebanon, the Israeli military said on Monday. "General Kurilla's visit focused on the current security issues, with an emphasis on Iran and the northern front," a military statement said, without ...

Time Travel: Lynette Woodard

par This is Beirut, 07/10 10:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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Travel back in time to 1985. What happened in the USA on October 7, 1985? Join us weekly on TimeTravel as we explore historical events under a different theme every month. This October, we're exploring sports!

Harris Says US Will Not Stop ‘Pressure’ on Israel for Ceasefire

par This is Beirut, 06/10 19:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United States will not ease its "pressure" on Israel and Arab leaders to reach a deal on hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza, Vice President Kamala Harris said in an interview released on Sunday. Washington is working with Israel on humanitarian aid and "the need for a deal to be done which would release the hostages and create a ceasefire. And ...

Angélique Kidjo: 40 Years of Music, African Roots and Activism

par This Is Beirut, 06/10 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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All music “has its roots” in Africa, says Angélique Kidjo. “In this world, you have a place everywhere.” Driven by this family mantra, star singer Angélique Kidjo celebrates 40 years of a career during which she has transcended trends while celebrating African heritage, the "cradle" of all music.  Whether revisiting Ravel’s Bolero, ...

Kazakhstan to Build Its First Nuclear Power Station

par This is Beirut, 06/10 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Kazakhstan votes on Sunday in a referendum on building the country's first nuclear power station as the world's top uranium producer looks to boost its power generation capacity. The result, due to be announced on Monday, is expected to be in favor, despite lingering resentment over massive radiation exposure as a result of Soviet-era nuclear ...

US VP Candidates Face Off in Civil Debate

par This Is Beirut, 02/10 12:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US vice presidential contenders J.D. Vance and Tim Walz faced off in a surprisingly civil debate on Tuesday, despite tense moments on the hot topics of migration, abortion and the threat of war in the Middle East. Republican Vance and Democrat Walz dug into policy and avoided the bitter personal attacks that presidential candidates Donald Trump ...

Death Toll From Storm Helene in US Rises to 93

par This Is Beirut, 30/09 12:57 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The death toll from powerful storm Helene jumped to at least 93 on Sunday, with one county in North Carolina alone reporting 30 deaths, authorities said, as rescuers battled to reach people in need across the southeastern United States. The storm response took on a political tinge after President Joe Biden and the two candidates vying to replace ...

US Vice Presidential Candidates to Face-Off in Debate

par This Is Beirut, 30/09 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US vice presidential candidates J.D. Vance and Tim Walz will face off Tuesday in a debate that promises to be a feisty battle to win over voters in middle America, who could decide the cliffhanger 2024 election. The combative Vance, 40, shares former president Donald Trump's gift for courting controversy, whether by smearing Democrats as ...

International Community Reacts to Israeli Strikes in Lebanon

par This Is Beirut, 23/09 21:57 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Several countries issued statements on Monday over Israel's recent airstrikes on various areas in Lebanon. Israel has been engaging in a series of heavy attacks on Lebanon since the past week, notably detonating communication devices of Hezbollah operatives and elimating the group's military commanders. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia ...

Ambivalence and the Impending Wars

23/09 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The United States mediation seems ineffective, and the war is bogging down. Radicalization is continuing on both sides, and the chances of working arrangements are receding by the day. Hamas is not interested in the projected trade-off, and the Israelis, despite their fractured political landscape, are unwilling to consider any political and ...

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