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After the killing of a Hamas leader in Beirut, diplomats rush to calm tensions
Tensions are high on the Israel-Lebanon border after the recent killing of a Hamas leader in Beirut, prompting diplomatic intervention. The backdrop: The trouble sparked after Tuesday’s killing of a prominent Hamas leader in Beirut. * The repercussions of the killing are now contributing to mounting tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. Diplomatic response: The U.S. […]
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What the rules of war say about Israel’s attacks in Gaza
NPR’s Scott Simon interviewed David Scheffer, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues, about the international laws governing how wars are fought in relation to Israel’s attacks in Gaza. Information Source: The named source of the details given is David Scheffer, the former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues. * Scheffer spoke about the rules […]
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Many ideas, but little agreement, over what a postwar Gaza could look like
Israeli officials differ on how postwar governance in Gaza should be shaped following Hamas’ October attack on Israel. Background: Hamas has ruled Gaza since 2007 but after the militant group’s attack on Israel on October 7, proposals have surfaced suggesting Hamas should no longer govern Gaza. * Those proposals, however, disagree on who should administrate […]
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Explosion near the grave of slain military commander in Iran kills at least 73
An explosion near the grave of military commander Qasem Soleimani in Iran’s city of Kerman has resulted in at least 73 deaths and 170 injuries. Incident details: The tragic event occurred near the burial site of the slain military commander Qasem Soleimani. * The explosive event led to sizeable casualties and damages. Casualty figures: The […]
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North and South Korea conduct provocative military drills along their sea boundary
North and South Korea conducted drills involving firing artillery rounds into the sea along their disputed sea border, escalating tensions and breaking the fragile 2018 inter-Korean agreement. Conduct of Drills: Reports indicate that both North and South Korea conducted provocative military drills near their sea border. * South Korean officials reported that North Korea fired […]
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Iran says 2 explosions have killed over 100 people honoring an assassinated general
Two separate explosions occurred in Kerman, Iran, killing over 100 people and injuring more than 140 during a ceremony to honor an assassinated general. The incident: Iranian state media reported that the explosions, described by officials as a “terrorist attack,” occurred 10 minutes apart at a ceremony marking the anniversary of a prominent Iranian military […]
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Up First briefing: Top Hamas leader killed in Lebanon; Harvard president resigns
Today’s top news includes the death of Senior Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon, the resignation of Harvard University’s first Black President, Claudine Gay, and the start of a civil corruption trial against the National Rifle Association’s leader, Wayne LaPierre. Key events: In Beirut, Lebanon, a founder of Hamas’s military wing, Saleh al-Arouri was killed […]
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Israel says despite withdrawal of some troops, the fight in Gaza will continue
Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant refutes claims that the withdrawal of some troops from Gaza signifies an end to their military campaign against Hamas. Driving the news: Earlier this week, Israel announced the withdrawal of two brigades from Gaza with three more set to follow at an undetermined time. * The assumption that this marks […]
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South Korean opposition leader is stabbed in public
South Korean opposition leader has been stabbed in public, adding to the recent political violence in the country. Event Synopsis: The opposition leader in South Korea was publicly stabbed. * This incident occurs ahead of the general elections scheduled for April 2024. Political Climate: This event is part of a series of violent political outbursts […]
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Mexican actress Ana Ofelia Murguía, voice of Mama Coco in ‘Coco,’ is dead at age 90
Mexican actress Ana Ofelia Murguía, known for her role as Mama Coco in Disney’s Pixar movie ‘Coco’, has passed away at the age of 90. The big picture: Murguía was renowned in the U.S. for her voice role in ‘Coco’, but she had a prolific acting career in Mexico across multiple media. * She was […]