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Gaza will need largest post-war reconstruction effort since 1945, UN says
UN Development Programme official estimates post-war reconstruction will cost between $40-50bn.
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Turkey says it halts trade with Israel over Gaza aid access
Turkey's Ministry of Trade cites humanitarian crisis in Gaza for its decision to suspend imports and exports.
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After years of decline, a new generation of organised labour rises in US
US experiencing the biggest strike wave in 50 years.
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Police clear pro-Palestine encampment at UCLA
Over 130 students have been arrested after police cleared the UCLA campus of anti-Gaza war demonstrators
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UN, EU, US urge Georgia to halt ‘foreign agents’ bill as protests grow
Thousands gather in Tbilisi to protest against the bill, which passed its second reading in parliament this week.
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How will US campus protests affect President Biden’s bid for a second term?
Standoffs between police and pro-Palestine protesters on college campuses intensify.
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How US violates its own Leahy Law to ensure military support for Israel
The Biden administration has refused to restrict US funding to Israeli army units that committed rights violations.
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‘No surprise’: US students slam Biden’s comments on Gaza encampments
Students say Biden risks 'losing entire generation of voters' over his Gaza policy and condemnation of college protests.
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Trump: ‘We’re not letting the radical left morons take over’
Former US President Donald Trump denounced “the radical left morons" at anti-Gaza war university protests.
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West Indies’ Thomas hit with five-year ban after agreeing to fix matches
West Indies batter Devon Thomas has been banned by the International Cricket Council for five years for match-fixing.
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SNP veteran John Swinney set to be Scotland’s next leader
Swinney becomes the clear frontrunner as a potential opponent says she will not run.
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Gazprom falls to first annual loss in 20 years as trade with Europe hit
Results highlight the dramatic decline of Gazprom since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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Candidates confront corruption and inequality in Panama’s presidential race
Eight hopefuls are seeking to succeed President Laurentino Cortizo in Sunday’s election, with corruption a top issue.
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How do American universities make their money?
Protesters call US university funds into question and demand schools divest from Israel for its war on Gaza.
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Biden: ‘Dissent essential to democracy but must not lead to disorder’
US President Joe Biden spoke about anti-Gaza war protests that have spread across university campuses.
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What is behind the insulin shortage in the US?
Pharma companies are slashing insulin production in favour of more lucrative weight-loss drugs.
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Hamas chief Haniyeh discusses Gaza truce talks with Egypt, Qatar officials
Hamas says it is studying proposal 'in positive spirit' as delegation reportedly set to visit Cairo for further talks.
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Paris’s Sciences Po rejects protesters’ demand to review Israel ties
Dozens of students start a sit-in at university to protest decision not to review links with Israeli universities.
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‘Diaspora Jews think Judaism is more important than Zionism’: UK filmmaker
British filmmaker Gillian Mosely says it is time to question Israel's 'propaganda' as the war in Gaza rages.
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Protester at UCLA: ‘This is not the end’
Protester tells Al Jazeera ‘This is not the end’ as police make arrests at anti-Gaza war demonstration at UCLA.
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