Calm restored to Dublin streets after 34 arrested for riots

5-year-old girl in very serious condition Woman in her 30s also in serious condition Police chief expects many more arrests to follow Police blame far-right agitators for starting clashes DUBLIN, Nov 24 (Reuters) – Calm was restored to the streets of central Dublin on Friday night amid a heavy police presence after 34 people were …

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Hamas frees U.S. hostages Judith and Natalie Raanan held in Gaza

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS: Israeli PM’s office says U.S. hostages Judith and Natalie Raanan freed from Gaza by Hamas Biden expects aid to start reaching Gaza in next 24 to 48 hours GAZA/JERUSALEM, Oct 20 (Reuters) – The Islamist group Hamas released two U.S. hostages, mother and daughter Judith and Natalie Raanan, who were kidnapped in its …

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Gaza hospital blast: what we know about the explosion

Oct 18 (Reuters) – A blast at a Gaza hospital killed hundreds of Palestinians just before U.S. President Joe Biden visited Israel as the conflict between the Israeli military and the Hamas militant group raged. WHO BOMBED THE HOSPITAL IN GAZA? Israelis and Palestinians have blamed each other for the hospital bombing. Biden, who has …

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Human Rights Watch says Israel used white phosphorus in Gaza, Lebanon

[1/3]A rescuer looks on amid debris in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Gaza City, October 11, 2023. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem Acquire Licensing Rights JERUSALEM, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Human Rights Watch on Thursday accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions in its military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, saying the use of such weapons puts …

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Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

Women’s rights campaigner serving 12 years’ jail Norwegian Nobel committee lauds Iranian protesters Tehran says award is ‘biased and politically motivated’ Biden praises Mohammadi and calls for immediate release OSLO, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Imprisoned Iranian women’s rights advocate Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a rebuke to Tehran’s theocratic leaders …

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African Union suspends Gabon’s membership after military coup

[1/2]A military vehicle passes by people celebrating after military officers announced they had taken power, after the state election body announced President Ali Bongo had won a third term, in Port Gentil, Gabon August 30, 2023 in this still image obtained from social media video. Gaetan M-Antchouwet Acquire Licensing Rights Read more Gabon officers announced …

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Gabon officers declare military coup, President Ali Bongo detained

Bongo’s family have ruled for 56 years Street celebrations erupt in Gabon’s capital France, with troops in Gabon, condemns coup Army generals plan meeting to choose leader LIBREVILLE, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Military officers in oil-producing Gabon said they had seized power on Wednesday and had put President Ali Bongo under house arrest, stepping in …

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