Category: 4. World
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UK PM Starmer pledges ‘ambitious’ reset of relations with Europe during Berlin visit
Keir Starmer announced plans for a new treaty with Germany but insisted it would not mean reversing Brexit. ADVERTISEMENT The leaders of Germany and the United Kingdom announced plans on Wednesday to draw up a treaty meant to deepen the two nations’ trade, defence and other ties, as… Continue Reading
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Drug dealers to Putin critics: Behind Pavel Durov’s rare Telegram audience | Social Media
Once upon a time, buying drugs in Bishkek, the capital of the Central Asian nation of Kyrgyzstan, involved consorting with criminal elements. Now, anyone with a smartphone can place an order for amphetamines, hashish and other illicit substances, and be instantly directed to a dead drop hidden… Continue Reading
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Telegram CEO’s brother also wanted by French authorities – POLITICO
“At this stage, the only person being questioned in this case is Pavel Durov,” the prosecutor’s office added. Nikolai Durov’s current location is unclear. Telegram pushed back against any suggestion of wrongdoing Sunday following the CEO’s arrest, saying it abides by all EU laws and… Continue Reading
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Hostage rescued by Israel barely saw daylight
A Bedouin Arab hostage rescued from an underground tunnel in Gaza said one of his fellow detainees died next to him during his time in captivity, a former Israeli official said. Kaid Farhan Elkadi was rescued on Tuesday in a “complex operation in the southern Gaza Strip”, the Israeli military… Continue Reading
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U.S. woman reportedly dead, 5 rescued after Viking ship replica sinks off Norway
One woman died and five other people were rescued after a replica of a Viking ship capsized off Norway’s west coast overnight, authorities said Wednesday. Police said a woman was found dead in the water near the sunken ship, but did not provide any information about her identity or… Continue Reading
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Israel launches large-scale West Bank raid as minister calls for Gaza-style operation
CNN — Israel’s military carried out raids and airstrikes in multiple parts of the occupied West Bank early Wednesday, killing at least nine Palestinians in an offensive Israel says is its most expansive in years. … Continue Reading
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Ukrainian drones attack oil depot in Rostov – DW – 08/28/2024
08/28/2024August 28, 2024 Russia wants IAEA to be ‘more objective’ after visit to nuclear plant: state agency Russia said it wanted the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to take what Moscow called a “more objective and clearer” stance on nuclear safety on Wednesday. A day prior, IAEA… Continue Reading
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BJP Bengal strike: Protesters block train tracks, buses in eastern India – Reuters India
BJP Bengal strike: Protesters block train tracks, buses in eastern India Reuters India Kolkata protests: Clashes erupt, Governor says beginning of end The Indian Express India police tear-gas protesters over doctor’s rape and murder BBC.com West Bengal Bandh LIVE updates: We will pass a Bill to… Continue Reading
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Explained | Explained: Nasrallah or Iran – Who Really Rules Hezbollah? – Haaretz Explains
News Life and Culture Columnists and Opinion Haaretz Hebrew and TheMarker Partnerships Haaretz.com, the online English edition of Haaretz Newspaper in Israel, gives you breaking news, analyses and opinions about Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.© Haaretz Daily Newspaper Ltd. All Rights… Continue Reading
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At least nine Palestinians killed as Israel launches West Bank raid
IDF military spokesman declared that the dead were all militants and that several more have been arrested. Continue Reading