Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza

GAZA, Oct 19 (BBC): Israeli strikes have killed at least 33 people including 21 women at a refugee camp in northern Gaza, the strip's Hamas-run authorities say. More than 85 people were said to be injured, some seriously, as homes belonging to three families in the camp were hit.A video...

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Netanyahu faces pressure to end Gaza war after killing of Sinwar

GAZA, Oct 19 (Reuters): The killing of Israel's most wanted enemy Yahya Sinwar has been hailed as vindication for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but in a country weary after a year of war it also raises pressure on him to end the fighting and save the hostages still in Gaza.Netanyahu...

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Kamala, Trump deploy contrasting celebrity power in must-win states

DETROIT, Oct 19 (AFP): Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will roll out starkly contrasting celebrity back-up this weekend in Pennsylvania and Michigan-among the most prized of the battleground states set to decide the tightest of US presidential races.Pop star Lizzo will throw multi-Grammy award winning glitter behind the vice president's...

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