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What’s behind the Washington, DC murder spike?
Belén Fernández The capital of the United States of America is threatening to reclaim its reputation as the nation’s murder…
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Israeli lawmaker blames pogroms against Palestinians for ‘terrible’ attacks
An Israeli lawmaker has told Al Jazeera that his party warned about events like Saturday’s Hamas attack on Israel if…
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Fears of a ground invasion of Gaza grow as Israel vows ‘mighty vengeance’
Fears of a huge ground invasion of Gaza are growing after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to turn the…
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Lack of safety nets hurt Ghana’s most vulnerable as economic woes deepen
Until last year, “Kofi Brokeman”, a streetside snack of roasted plantains and peanuts, was an everyday treat for many of…
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‘My voice is our lifeline’: Gaza journalist and family amid Israel bombing
Our peaceful Gaza morning was abruptly shattered by relentless streaks of fire and thunderous explosions, enveloping more than 2.3 million…
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Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 2,000: Taliban officials
The death toll from powerful earthquakes in western Afghanistan is estimated to be 2,000, a senior Taliban leader said, adding…
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Senegal cracks down on Europe refugee boats: Will others follow?
In posts updated almost daily on social media, Senegal’s navy details how its patrol boat, Walo, reroutes vessels crammed with…
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Egyptian policeman kills Israeli tourists in Alexandria: Reports
An Egyptian policeman has opened fire on tourists in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, killing at least two Israeli nationals…
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US ‘disturbed’ by Russia’s plan to reverse nuclear test ban ratification
The United States said it was “disturbed” by a Russian envoy’s announcement that Moscow will reverse its ratification of a…
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Iran’s jailed rights advocate Narges Mohammadi wins 2023 Nobel Peace Prize
Narges Mohammadi, a jailed Iranian women’s rights advocate, has won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous struggle against…
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