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What is Lebanon’s ancient city of Baalbek and why is Israel targeting it?
Israel's first citywide forced displacement calls for Lebanon's eastern city of Baalbek were followed by air attacks.
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Africa needs a true, progressive partner in the White House
President Kamala Harris could present opportunities for inclusive and productive collaboration with Africa.
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North Korea pledges to stand by Russia until ‘victory’ in Ukraine
Pyongyang's top diplomat also tells Russian counterpart of US and South Korea 'nuclear plot' against North Korea.
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Russia sentences former US consulate worker to nearly five years in prison
US had condemned arrest of Robert Shonov, who worked for more than 25 years in the now-shuttered mission in Vladivostok.
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Botswana president concedes election, ending his party’s 58-year rule
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded election defeat, ending the party's 58-year rule.
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Five children among 10 killed in attack on Pakistan polio vaccine drive
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemns attack near a girls' school in the southwestern province of Balochistan.
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‘Climate diplomacy’: Can smog bring India and Pakistan together?
Pakistan Punjab's chief minister wants to start a dialogue with her Indian counterpart for a joint effort against smog.
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Israeli strikes kill 95 Palestinians across Gaza, hospital targeted
The WHO condemns an Israeli attack on Kamal Adwan Hospital that damaged lifesaving supplies and injured staff.
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Kenya’s Kithure Kindiki sworn in as deputy president after court challenge
Former interior minister replaces Rigathi Gachagua who was sacked after parliament impeached him in October.
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Labour government’s shift on Gaza not enough, say British Muslims, scholars
Despite the prime minister taking a slightly tougher line on Israel, the UK continues to supply weapons, avoid sanctions
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North Korea says video shows launch of new type of missile
North Korean state TV has shown video of what it says was this week’s test of a new ballistic missile.
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Could legal bid stop ‘cruel’ UK government plan to axe winter fuel benefit?
Labour government’s decision to scrap a winter allowance for elderly people to meet heating costs was met with outrage.
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Thais killed near Israel-Lebanon border, Israeli jets pound Beirut suburbs
Seven civilians killed in rocket fire from Lebanon as Israeli forces conduct deadly air raids on Lebanon's Beirut.
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Iraq’s parliament elects new speaker, ending yearlong deadlock
Former Sunni speaker secured 182 votes in the 329-seat legislature with significant support from Shia political blocs.
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US election: 4 days left – What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to
On Friday Trump heads to Michigan, while Harris will focus on Wisconsin.
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Transcript of Biden’s ‘garbage’ remarks altered by White House: AP
The news agency says the email it obtained shows a White House transcript was altered despite stenographers' objections.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 980
As the war enters its 980th day, these are the main developments.
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US election: Why is Kamala Harris losing Indian American voters?
She could become the Indian American president. So why is she bleeding votes - to Trump's advantage?
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Botswana president concedes election defeat, BDP loses power after 58 years
President Mokgweetsi Masisi says he will 'step aside' after shock outcome for the governing Botswana Democratic Party.
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Donald Trump sues CBS over ‘misleading’ interview with rival Kamala Harris
Lawsuit against 60 Minutes demands $10bn in damages and claims footage was edited.
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