Ex-minister accuses Israel of 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza
JERUSALEM, Dec 01 (AFP): Israel's former defence minister Moshe Yaalon on Saturday accused the Israeli army of "ethnic cleansing" in the Gaza Strip, sparking an outcry in the country."The road we are being led down is conquest, annexation and ethnic cleansing," Yaalon said in an interview on the private DemocratTV...
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Syria sends in reinforcements
BEIRUT, Dec 01 (AP/BBC/AFP): The Syrian military rushed in reinforcements Sunday to push back insurgents from advancing farther into the northern Hama countryside after they seized Aleppo and surrounding strategic locations in an adjacent province in a surprise offensive.The insurgents led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham took over most of Aleppo...
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Malaysia's ex-PM Najib to argue appeal for house arrest
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 01 (AFP): Malaysia's jailed ex-leader Najib Razak will begin his defence this week against graft charges tied to more than $500 million in alleged bribes, and argue to serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest.The former prime minister, already serving a six-year jail term for...
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UN aid chief calls for urgent action on war-torn Sudan
PORT SUDAN, Dec 01 (AFP): The United Nations humanitarian chief has called for immediate international action to address Sudan's deepening crisis, highlighting the suffering of millions displaced by conflict.Tom Fletcher spoke with refugees during a nine-day visit to Sudan and Chad, vowing to amplify their plight and urge the world...
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Turmoil overshadows Romania vote
BUCHAREST, Dec 01 (AFP): Still reeling from this week's shock developments, Romanians returned to the polls on Sunday to elect their parliament, with the far right tipped to win, potentially heralding a shift in the NATO country's foreign policy.Romania was thrown into turmoil after a top court ordered a recount...
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