US proposes 60-day ceasefire for Gaza
GAZA, May 30 (Agencies): A US plan for Gaza seen by Reuters on Friday proposes a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 28 Israeli hostages alive and dead in the first week, in exchange for the release of 1,236 Palestinian prisoners and the remains of 180 dead Palestinians.The document, which...
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Tens of thousands demonstrate in Nepal seeking restoration of ousted monarchy
KATMANDU, May 30 (Arab News): Tens of thousands of protesters demanding the abolished monarchy be restored and the former king be made the head of state of the Himalayan nation demonstrated in Nepal Thursday.The protesters, waving flags and chanting slogans, demanded the return of the king and the restoration of...
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Pakistan, India close to completing border troop reduction
SINGAPORE, May 30 (Reuters): Pakistan and India are close to reducing the troop build up along their border to levels before conflict erupted between the nuclear-armed neighbours this month, a top Pakistani military official told Reuters on Friday, although he warned the crisis had increased the risk of escalation in...
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Half the world faced an extra month of extreme heat due to climate change: Study
WASHINGTON, May 30 (Arab News): Half the global population endured an additional month of extreme heat over the past year because of manmade climate change, a new study found Friday.The findings underscore how the continued burning of fossil fuels is harming health and well-being on every continent, with the effects...
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