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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 175
The number of people killed in Israel’s war on Gaza since October 7 has risen to 32,623.
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Philippines observes Good Friday with crucifixions and whippings
The gruesome spectacle reflects the Philippines’ Catholicism, which merges church traditions with folk superstitions.
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As gang violence rages, UN expert says Haiti now needs 5,000 foreign police
New report says number of victims of gang violence has surged, calls for rapid deployment of UN-backed security mission.
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Jacob Zuma election ban: How does it affect South Africa’s election?
Zuma's party says it will appeal the decision, which could affect its rising challenge to the ruling ANC.
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In Gaza, Palestinians drown in desperate attempt to get aid dropped in sea
Yusuf Ghaben was one of 12 who drowned, as starvation drives Palestinians in Gaza to take deadly risks.
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World warns Israel to obey ICJ on Gaza aid as Netanyahu plans Rafah assault
Countries, rights groups call for surge in food aid to Gaza and say Israel 'must stop starving civilians and children'.
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March of ‘terror’: Pakistan grapples with deadly attacks on China interests
Attacks on strategic facilities linked to China surge, as the killings of Chinese nationals test Pakistan's government.
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45 killed as bus plunges off bridge in South Africa
An 8-year-old girl is said to be the sole survivor of a bus crash in South Africa that killed at least 45 people.
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The pickled fish dish that unites Christians and Muslims at Easter
Christians eat fish on Good Friday. But in Cape Town the fish is almost always smothered in a sweet curried sauce – and
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Russian bombs turn Ukraine border village into ‘hell’
Authorities in Velyka Pysarivka and surrounding frontier villages recorded 567 attacks over two weeks.
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More than 40 people killed in Israeli strikes on Syria’s Aleppo: Reports
Attacks have escalated amid continuing war in Gaza and clashes with Hezbollah across Israel-Lebanon border.
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The Global Magnitsky Act: Make it make sense, Joe
I have no love lost for Zimbabwe's Emmerson Mnangagwa, but I will not celebrate the sanctions imposed on him by the US.
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Japan to resume funding to UNRWA, following Sweden, Finland and Canada
Move comes after meeting between Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini.
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Can India’s election be rigged? Ahead of vote, old debate gets new life
Opposition parties have questioned the reliability of electronic voting machines. But experts disagree.
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Russia blocks renewal of UN panel monitoring North Korea sanctions
Sanctions, in force since 2006, will remain in place, but mandate of expert panel will end on April 30.
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Life Magazine set for revival by Karlie Kloss and husband’s media company
Magazine known for photography of major 20th century events ceased print publication in 2007.
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Biden OKs $60m in aid after Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster
Maryland Governor Wes Moore warns of 'very long road ahead' to recover from deadly bridge collapse.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 764
As the war enters its 764th day, these are the main developments.
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At least 45 people killed and one survivor after South Africa’s bus crash
An eight-year-old girl survived and was airlifted to hospital in serious condition.
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China turns to AI in propaganda mocking the ‘American Dream’
Chinese state media's A Fractured America series shows how AI is beginning to shape Beijing's influence campaigns.
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