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Hunger stalks Gaza as UN demands Israel let in more aid

Hunger stalks Gaza as UN demands Israel let in more aid ## UN Security Council Calls for Increased Humanitarian Access to Gaza Amidst Worsening Conditions **New York, NY** – The United Nations Security Council convened today to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with member... read more »

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Two climbers fall to their death while climbing New Zealand's highest ...

Two climbers fall to their death while climbing New Zealand's highest peak ## Fatal Ascent: Investigation Launched into Mountaineering Deaths on Aoraki/Mount Cook **Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand** – Authorities have initiated a comprehensive investigation following the deaths... read more »

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Viola Ford Fletcher, survivor of 1921 Tulsa Massacre, dies age 111

Viola Ford Fletcher, survivor of 1921 Tulsa Massacre, dies age 111 ## Viola Ford Fletcher, Centennial Witness to Tulsa’s Greenwood Tragedy, Passes Away at 111 Viola Ford Fletcher, one of the last known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died at the age of 111. Her passing marks... read more »

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LIVE: 9 killed in Kyiv, Rostov as Russia, Ukraine carry out attacks

LIVE: 9 killed in Kyiv, Rostov as Russia, Ukraine carry out attacks ## Escalating Conflict Claims Lives in Kyiv and Rostov Region Kyiv and Russia’s Rostov region became the latest focal points in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with reports of fatal attacks on both sides. The... read more »

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Pak court issues arrest warrant against Qadri

A non-bailable arrest warrant has been issued for Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) leader Tahir-ul-Qadri and 71 activists of his party, Dawn online reported Saturday. Pakistan’s anti-terrorism Judge... read more »

Anti-corruption investigators target prominent Com...

Anti-corruption officials in Hong Kong have launched an early morning raid on the home of an outspoken media tycoon known for his withering... read more »

New clue emerges suggesting possible location of MH370

Search for plane to resume next month amid claims plane, which disappeared on March 8 with 239 people on board, could have turned south earlier than previously... read more »

China bus-truck collision death toll rises to 15

The death toll in a massive head-on collision between a truck and bus in northwestern China has risen to 15, with 48 other people being treated for injuries,... read more »

UN chief welcomes Gaza truce deal

“A brighter future for Gaza and Israel depends on a sustainable ceasefire. It is up to the parties to live up to this responsibility,” Ban’s... read more »

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'Date for Syria peace talks not finalised'

UN-Arab League representative to meet Syrian president

United Nations – The UN-Arab League Joint Special Representative for Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, is expected to meet Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during his visit to the country, UN... read more »

Drones are world's 'weapon of choice', says U.N. expert

Drones are world’s ‘weapon of choice&#...

Washington – A United Nations expert has said drones are the world’s ‘weapons of choice’. A special reporter on human rights... read more »

UN: Syria on target to destroy chemical arms

No confirmation on invitees for Syria conference: UN

Syria is on target to meet a looming deadline to destroy its chemical weapons production equipment, even though inspectors have yet to visit all sites, Ban... read more »

Young Saudis urged to avoid Syria war

Abdulaziz Al al-Sheikh

Saudi Arabia’s highest religious authority, the grand mufti Abdulaziz Al al-Sheikh, has told young Saudis they should not go to Syria to fight in the... read more »

Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iran, Israeli-Palestinian peac...

Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iran, Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss issues including Iran and the... read more »

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