Israeli strikes kill 22 in Gaza shelter
GAZA, Sept 21 (Reuters/AP): Palestinians said an Israeli strike killed at least 22 people in a school sheltering displaced people in southern Gaza City on Saturday, while the Israeli military said the attack targeted a command centre of militant group Hamas.The Gaza health ministry said most of those killed were...
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Iran unveils new drone, missile amid rising tensions
TEHRAN, Sept 21 (AFP): Iran unveiled a new ballistic missile and an upgraded one-way attack drone at a military parade on Saturday, state media said, amid soaring regional tensions and allegations of arming Russia.Iran stands accused by Western governments of supplying both drones and missiles to Russia for use in...
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Top Hezbollah commanders killed in Israel's Beirut strike
BEIRUT, Sept 21 (BBC): An Israeli airstrike on a residential area of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, has killed two top Hezbollah military commanders and other senior officials, in a major escalation that has added to fears of an all-out war.Hezbollah has confirmed its senior commanders Ibrahim Aqil and Ahmed Wahbi...
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S Africa snowfall closes roads
WARDEN, Sept 21 (AFP): Unusually heavy snowfall caused major disruption on South Africa's roads Saturday with people still stranded at midday after spending the night stuck in their vehicles.The key N3 highway linking Johannesburg and the east coast city of Durban was one of the worst affected and several portions...
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