Qatar PM urges world to reject 'double standards' and punish Israel

DOHA, Sept 15 (AFP): Qatar's prime minister urged the international community on Sunday to reject "double standards" and hold Israel accountable, speaking on the eve of an emergency summit called in response to an unprecedented Israeli strike on Hamas members in Doha.The deadly attack-carried out by one US ally on...

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Gazans flee Israeli blitz as at least 16 killed

GAZA, Sept 15 (Reuters): Israel destroyed a score of buildings in Gaza City, killing at least 16 Palestinians, local health authorities said on Monday, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the war with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.Rubio's visit coincided with an emergency summit in Qatar...

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Nepal picks three with reformist credentials for interim cabinet

KATHMANDU, Sept 15 (Reuters): Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki unveiled cabinet roles on Monday for three figures with reformist and anti-graft credentials to lead the Himalayan nation after deadly violence led to parliament's dissolution.A former chief justice, Karki became the first woman to lead the country last week, after...

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