Hamas to free 10 hostages as part of truce talks
GAZA, July 10 (AFP): Hamas said Wednesday it agreed to release 10 hostages held in Gaza as part of ongoing ceasefire talks with Israel, adding it was working to overcome hurdles despite the "difficulty of negotiations"."In the framework of (Hamas's) commitment to ensuring the success of ongoing efforts, the movement...
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Deadly new Russian missile, drone attacks hit Kyiv
KYIV, July 10 (BBC): A massive overnight Russian attack has hit Ukraine's capital Kyiv, killing at least two people and injuring 16, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.The attack involved 18 missiles and about 400 drones, primarily targeting the capital, Zelensky added.Residents' sleep was interrupted for three hours as drones and...
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Rights council chief regrets US sanctions on UN expert for criticism of US policy on Gaza
GENEVA, July 10 (AFP): The president of the United Nations rights council said Thursday he regretted Washington's decision to sanction an expert appointed by the body over her criticism of US policy on Gaza."I regret the decision of the United States Government to impose sanctions on Ms. Francesca Albanese," Swiss...
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Iran calls on IAEA to end 'double standards'
TEHRAN, July 10 (Reuters): Iran's president said on Thursday the UN nuclear watchdog should drop its "double standards" if Tehran is to resume cooperation with it over the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme, Iranian state media reported.President Masoud Pezeshkian last week enacted a law suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy...
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Guatemala earthquakes leave 4 dead
PALIN, July 10 (AFP): The death toll from several earthquakes that struck Guatemala rose to four Wednesday with the discovery of a teenager buried by a landslide, authorities said.A series of tremors of up to 5.7 magnitude rattled the country on Tuesday, centered near the towns of Amatitlan and Alotenango...
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