Accept deal to release Gaza hostages
NEW YORK, Sept 08 (Reuters/AFP/AP): US President Donald Trump on Sunday issued what he called his "last warning" to Hamas, urging the Palestinian militant group to accept a deal to release hostages from Gaza."The Israelis have accepted my Terms. It is time for Hamas to accept as well," Trump said...
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Palestinian gunmen shoot dead six people in east Jerusalem attack
JERUSALEM, Sept 08 (AFP): Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in east Jerusalem on Monday, killing six people and wounding several others, according to Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, in one of the deadliest anti-Israeli attacks since the outbreak of the Gaza war."Palestinian terrorists murdered six Israelis," Saar...
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Argentina's Milei suffers major setback in provincial polls
LA PLATA, Sept 08 (AFP): Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei vowed Sunday vowed to "accelerate" his libertarian reforms after a crushing defeat in Buenos Aires provincial elections, ahead of highly anticipated midterms.The 54-year-old economist has slashed public spending, dismissed tens of thousands of public employees and led a major deregulation...
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Colombia rescues 27 soldiers, dozens still in captivity
BOGOTÁ, Sept 08 (AFP): Colombian authorities rescued 27 of 72 soldiers held captive Sunday in the country's southwest, an area controlled by guerrillas and plagued by drug cultivation, military officials said.Colombian soldiers and police officers are often detained in areas controlled by armed groups.The 72 soldiers had been detained in...
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Bangladeshi umpire Masudur to stand in India-Pakistan Asia Cup match
Bangladeshi umpire Masudur Rahman has been handed one of the most high-profile assignments of the Asia Cup - the India-Pakistan match on September 14 in Dubai, reports UNB.The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced the list of officials for the group stage on Monday.Masudur will be on the field with Sri...
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We believe we can win Asia Cup, says Jaker Ali
Bangladesh middle order batter Jaker Ali Anik was unfazed by the outside talk as he believes his side is capable of clinching the Asia Cup trophy, that eluded them thrice, reports BSS.The Tigers go into the regional tournament, high on confidence following their victory in the past three T20 series...
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Yasim Murtaza's chance to give Hong Kong an Asia Cup breakthrough
The Asia Cup is no new frontier for Hong Kong but it has been one they haven't been able to crack with all five of their appearances ending in first-round exits, reports Cricbuzz.Hong Kong confirmed their spot in this year's competition after edging past a favoured Nepal side in the...
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Super Spain hit 6 as Germany get first World Cup qualifying win
PARIS, Sept 8 (AFP): Mikel Merino scored a hat-trick as a majestic Spain thumped Turkey 6-0 away in World Cup qualifying on Sunday, while a brilliant Florian Wirtz free-kick helped Germany beat Northern Ireland 3-1 to get their bid up and running.European champions Spain were in unstoppable form in the...
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