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Moving to Syria: Some Lebanese who fear war have unusual backup plan by Naharnet Newsdesk 6 hours ago Comment0W460 Residents of Beirut's southern suburbs have been scrambling to make contingency plans since an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in a busy neighborhood killed a top Hezbollah commander and touched off fears of a full-scale war. For most, that means moving in with...

FROM AFP NEWS Lebanese Forces Chief Denounces Hezbollah Fight With Israel By AFP - Agence France Presse September 1, 2024 Order Reprints Print Article Text size ADDS Hezbollah fighter killed The head of the Christian political party Lebanese Forces on Sunday accused Hezbollah of dragging the country into a war with Israel without consulting the people. In a speech attacking the Shiite Muslim group, Samir Geagea, who heads...

Two sworn enemies hold key to ending war in Gaza. Does either man want a deal? by Naharnet Newsdesk 5 days ago Comment2W460 The latest flurry of Gaza cease-fire talks — the back-and-forth over now-familiar sticking points and appeals from around the world — obscures a grim truth about the monthslong efforts to end the Israeli war on Gaza and free scores...

Israeli court orders end to general strike over hostage crisis by Naharnet Newsdesk 1 hour ago Comment0W460 A rare call for a general strike in Israel to protest the failure to return hostages held in Gaza led to closures and other disruptions around Israel on Monday, including at its main international airport. But it was ignored in some areas, reflecting deep political...

CHINA / DIPLOMACY China-Africa closer cooperation driven by real needs of continent By Zhao Yusha Published: Aug 31, 2024 12:36 AM A decoration for the 2024 Summit of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is seen on display near the China National Convention Center in Beijing on August 30, 2024. This year's FOCAC will be held in...

CHINA / DIPLOMACY As Japan seeks record defense budget for fiscal 2025, experts warn of militarism resurgence By Zhang Yuying Published: Aug 31, 2024 09:24 PM Be careful what you wish for. Illustration: Liu Rui/GT Illustration: Liu Rui/GT As Japan seeks another record defense budget of 8.5 trillion yen ($59 billion) for fiscal 2025, Chinese experts...

Tunisian civil society groups urge inclusion of rejected candidates in poll Administrative court reinstates three barred candidates, including former minister Mondher Zenaidi and opposition leader Abdellatif Mekki. Saied was democratically elected in 2019 but orchestrated a sweeping power grab in 2021. / Photo: AFP AFP Saied was democratically elected in 2019 but orchestrated a sweeping power grab in 2021. ...

War on all fronts: Why Israel expanded its atrocities to occupied West Bank After laying waste to Gaza and killing thousands of civilians, Tel Aviv’s forces are wreaking havoc on other occupied areas. It is all part of a bigger design. Ahmet Yusuf Ozdemir AHMET YUSUF OZDEMIR Israeli soldiers stand near a military vehicle during an Israeli raid in Nour Shams camp in...

MIDDLE EAST 6 HOURS AGO Live blog: UN calls for immediate halt to Israeli attacks on West Bank camp Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 330th day, has killed at least 40,691 Palestinians — mostly women and children — and wounded over 94,060 others, a conservative estimate, with 10,000+ believed to be buried under debris of bombed homes. UN condemns Israeli military...

AFRICA AN HOUR AGO UN urges more aid to Sudan amid crisis The UN’s deputy secretary-general, Amina Mohammed, called for more aid to Sudan during her visit to the Adre border crossing in Chad, emphasising that current efforts are not enough to alleviate the suffering. Sudan conflict hampers aid efforts, calls for global commitments to be fulfilled. / Photo: Reuters REUTERS Sudan conflict hampers aid...

MIDDLE EAST 3 HOURS AGO Iran needs $100 billion for economic growth, says president President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed hope that his administration can improve relations with the international community and reduce the impact of sanctions on Iran's economy. President Pezeshkian aims to boost Iran’s economic growth to 8 percent annually. / Photo: AFP AFP President Pezeshkian aims to boost Iran’s economic growth to 8...

SOCIETYNORWAY Norway's Princess Martha Louise marries US 'shaman' 11 hours ago11 hours ago Norwegian princess Martha Louise is tying the knot with US guru Durek Verret, who claims to be able to talk to spirits. The couple has faced criticism over using the title of princess in commercial ventures. https://p.dw.com/p/4k8dT Norway's Princess Martha Louise and Durek Verrett arrive for their wedding party, in Geiranger,...

CONFLICTSPALESTINIAN TERRITORIES Polio vaccines arrive in Gaza after first case in 25 years 5 hours ago5 hours ago The WHO had announced a series of three-day "humanitarian pauses" in the fighting to administer the doses. Health care workers have for months warned of the reemergence of polio due to the dire humanitarian situation. https://p.dw.com/p/4k8WA A dose of a polio vaccine being dropped into a...

Germany's regional elections threaten Scholz’s coalition Ben Knight 08/29/2024August 29, 2024 Germany's far-right AfD could win eastern state elections, jeopardizing Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition in Berlin. The elections are crucial for the country's political stability. https://p.dw.com/p/4jrcR In Görlitz an AfD campaign poster reading 'Security instead of Chaos' The far-right AfD is expected to emerge as the strongest party from three pivotal state electionsImage: DW On a...