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Earthquake strikes off coast of Istanbul, Turkish officials say

Earthquake strikes off coast of Istanbul, Turkish officials say

CNN  —  A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul on Wednesday, according to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management…
Israel’s assault on Gaza halts polio vaccination campaigns

Israel’s assault on Gaza halts polio vaccination campaigns

The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced the suspension of the UN-backed polio vaccination campaign, putting Gaza at risk of…
Sharks drew crowds to this Israeli beach for years. Now a swimmer’s disappeared and a body’s been found

Sharks drew crowds to this Israeli beach for years. Now a swimmer’s disappeared and a body’s been found

HADERA, Israel AP  —  Israeli police on Tuesday scoured the Mediterranean coast for a swimmer they fear may have been…
The US and Iran concluded a second round of nuclear talks. Here’s what we know

The US and Iran concluded a second round of nuclear talks. Here’s what we know

CNN  —  A second round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran has concluded, with both sides indicating…
‘Professional failures’ led to killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza, says Israeli military

‘Professional failures’ led to killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza, says Israeli military

CNN  —  The Israeli military says “professional failures” led to the killing of 15 paramedics and first responders in an…
Egypt condemns extremist Israeli calls to bomb Al-Aqsa Mosque

Egypt condemns extremist Israeli calls to bomb Al-Aqsa Mosque

Egypt has expressed its strong denunciation and condemnation of the extremist and inciting calls from Israeli settler organizations, which call…
Sudan rebels declare rival government on anniversary of brutal 2-year war with army

Sudan rebels declare rival government on anniversary of brutal 2-year war with army

CNN  —  Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) says it has formed its own government as it marks two years…
Netanyahu vows to continue war in Gaza despite growing opposition at home

Netanyahu vows to continue war in Gaza despite growing opposition at home

CNN  —  Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue the war in Gaza in the face of growing opposition…
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