Israel kills 112 in Gaza including many women, children
SIDON (Lebanon), Apr 04 (AFP): At least 112 Palestinians reported killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past day, including mostly women and children among 33 slain in three separate attacks on schools sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City.The Doctors Without Borders (MSF) medical charity said on Friday that...
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Trump unveils first $5m ‘gold card’ visa
WASHINGTON, Apr 04 (AFP): US President Donald Trump unveiled the first "gold card", a residency permit sold for $5 million each, aboard Air Force One on Thursday.Holding a prototype that bore his face and an inscription "The Trump Card", the Republican president told reporters that the special visa would probably...
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South Korea court ousts impeached president Yoon
SEOUL, Apr 04 (AFP): South Korea's top court on Friday unanimously ruled to remove impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol from office over his disastrous martial law declaration, triggering fresh elections after months of political turmoil.Yoon, 64, was suspended by lawmakers over his December 3 attempt to subvert civilian rule, which...
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3 dead, dozens hurt in Russia drone strikes on Kharkiv
KYIV, Apr 04 (AFP): Russian drone strikes killed at least three people and injured dozens in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, Kyiv authorities said Friday.Russia and Ukraine have stepped up aerial attacks even as US President Donald Trump pushes them to agree to a ceasefire after more than three...
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Trump wants 'direct talks' with Iran on nukes deal
WASHINGTON, Apr 04 (AFP): US President Donald Trump said Thursday he wanted "direct talks" with Tehran on a nuclear deal, after he threatened to bomb Iran if it develops nuclear weapons.Trump has given Iran's leaders a two-month deadline to reach an agreement on the country's nuclear program, which has strained...
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