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‘South Africa submits its main legal claim to the top UN court which accuses Israel of genocide

Muhamad Yehia THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The South African legal team delivered a nearly 5,000-page document to the United Nations’ top court on Monday, the latest step in a case the country brought accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The document, which the International Court of …

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How Putin views the choice between Harris and Trump, and what the election means for Russia

Muhamad Yehia & sahar ragab The question posed to Vladimir Putin in September about the U.S. election drew a wry smile and an arched eyebrow from the Russian president. Asked whether he preferred Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, Putin caught listeners up short with his teasing reply that also included a gentle …

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Spats over Russia and Ukraine show cracks in South Africa’s unity government

Muhamad Yehia JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s unity government has been rocked by a spat between its main political parties, the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance, over a deal to grant visa-free access for Ukrainians holding diplomatic, official and services passports. The arrangement was announced by Leon Schreiber, …

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Who is Naim Kassem, the acting leader of Hezbolla?h

Muhamad Yehia & sahar ragab BEIRUT (AP) — Sheikh Naim Kassem has been the acting head of Hezbollah since its longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed as part of an Israeli offensive that has taken out many of the Lebanese militant group’s senior officials. Kassem made a defiant televised speech Tuesday, claiming that the …

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oworld News Hezbollah chief says group will hold out in its war with Israel for ‘suitable’ cease-fire terms

Muhamad Yehia & sahar ragab BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah’s newly named leader Naim Kassem said in his first public comments aired Wednesday that the militant group will keep fighting in its ongoing war with Israel until it is offered cease-fire terms it deems acceptable. “If the Israelis decide to stop …

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UNRWA is the world body to help Palestinian

Muhamad Yehia UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations stressed Tuesday that if Israel puts in place new laws cutting ties with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, the Israeli government will have to meet their needs under international law. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a letter obtained by The Associated …

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African nations are losing up to 5% of their GDP per year with climate change lol

Muhamad Yehia DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — African nations are losing up to 5% of their GDP every year as they bear a heavier burden than the rest of the world from climate change, a new report said Monday after one of the continent’s hottest years on record. The World Meteorological …

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Greece seeks tougher EU migration policies as it braces for impact of Mideast wars

Muhamad Yehia ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece is seeking stricter European Union migration policies as it braces for a potential surge in migrants and refugees due to ongoing war in the Middle East, a senior government official said Wednesday. Migration Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos said the government is considering creating detention facilities on the islands …

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Verdict expected in the Paris trial of a former Rwandan doctor accused of genocide

Muhamad Yehia & sahar ragab PARIS (AP) — A Paris court is expected to announce Wednesday its verdict in the trial of a Rwandan former doctor accused of having played a role in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide. The Advocates-General, in charge of the prosecution, requested 30 years in prison for Eugène Rwamucyo, …

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Two closing arguments show the stark choice between Trump and Harris

Muhamad Yehia  New YORK(AP) — In the shadow of the White House, seven days before the final votes of the 2024 election are cast, Kamala Harris vowed to put country over party and warned that Donald Trump is obsessed with revenge and his own personal interests Appearing before an overflowing …

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