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South Africa FM says Israel trying to 'intimidate' her over ICJ case
Feb 09, 2024 11:46South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor denounced the Israeli intelligence agency's attempts to "intimidate" her over the Israeli genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and reaffirmed Pretoria's support for the Palestinians.
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Nicaragua asks to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Feb 09, 2024 08:22Nicaragua has formally asked to join South Africa in its genocide case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the UN's top court says.
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Pakistan holds general elections amid violence
Feb 09, 2024 08:22Millions of Pakistanis cast their ballots to determine the future leadership of the nation. The closure of polling stations in Pakistan marks the culmination of the general elections day, overshadowed by deadly violence and the suspension of internet and phone services in the country.
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Supreme Court starts ‘insurrection’ trial which may ban Trump from office
Feb 09, 2024 08:20The United States Supreme Court has begun an unprecedented hearing which could see ex-President Donald Trump barred from November’s election. The case could throw the United States into political chaos and cultural war, and a quick verdict is expected later this month.
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Venezuela vows 'forceful' response if oil drilling begins in disputed Guyana waters
Feb 09, 2024 08:20Venezuela has vowed a "forceful response" if oil drilling begins in the disputed waters controlled by neighboring Guyana, as announced by US oil company ExxonMobil this week.
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Pakistan counts votes after polling day hit by suspension of mobile services
Feb 09, 2024 05:54Pakistan has begun counting votes after polling ended in a general election that witnessed terrorist attacks and the suspension of mobile services.
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Swedish court orders expulsion of Iraqi man behind Qur’an desecration
Feb 09, 2024 05:53Sweden’s Migration Court has ordered the deportation of an Iraqi man who desecrated copies of the Holy Qur’an in Stockholm last year.
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Indian court allows Hindus to pray in another disputed mosque
Feb 09, 2024 05:52In one of the most sensitive religious disputes in India, the country’s court permits Hindu worshipers to pray inside a mosque in the north Indian city of Varanasi.
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Summer 2023 heat killed over 5,000 people in France
Feb 09, 2024 04:11French health authorities say more than 5,000 people died in France last year because of the searing summer heat waves.
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China, Russia should pursue ‘close strategic coordination’: Xi to Putin
Feb 08, 2024 12:55Chinese President Xi Jinping has told his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, both countries should employ “close strategic coordination” and firmly stand up against interference by external forces, particularly the United States.