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Putin on World War 3: Dangers Growing But No Need to Scare Anyone

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, when asked if current events amounted to a world war 3, advised against sowing scare but admitted that dangers were growing and Russia's opponents were escalating the situation.

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December 22, 2024 at 9:11 AM

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Dawn News

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آئی ویریفائی پاکستان مطیع اللہ جان کی فیک وائرل ویڈیو کا اصل کلپ سامنے لے آیا
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December 4, 2024 at 1:23 PM

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Zeteo

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“Plaintiffs include a math teacher in Gaza ... Twenty of her family members were killed by US-backed indiscriminate Israeli attacks.”

Zeteo’s @premthakker.bsky.social reports on a federal lawsuit filed against Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday.

December 17, 2024 at 8:52 PM

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Middle East Eye (Unofficial)

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Israeli defence minister wants control over Gaza amid truce deal push - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-defence-minister-wants-control-over-gaza-amid-truce-deal-push

Israeli defence minister wants control over Gaza amid truce deal push

Israel Katz says the army plans to have full freedom of action in Gaza, similar to the occupation of the West Bank

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December 17, 2024 at 9:34 PM

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Middle East Eye (Unofficial)

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'Unfriendly takeover': Trump says Turkey is behind collapse of Assad government in Syria - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-says-turkey-behind-collapse-assad-government-syria

'Unfriendly takeover': Trump says Turkey is behind collapse of Assad government in Syria

Trump said Turkey wanted control of Syria 'for thousands of years' and now they have it

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December 17, 2024 at 10:59 PM

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Middle East Eye (Unofficial)

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Gaza war: French arms sales to Israel marked by lack of transparency and control - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/gaza-war-french-arms-sales-israel-marked-lack-transparency-and-control

Gaza war: French arms sales to Israel marked by lack of transparency and control

France's exports of military equipment to Israel have been shrouded in opacity, raising questions about its complicity in war crimes against Palestinians

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December 18, 2024 at 2:09 PM

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Al Jazeera English

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Three humanitarian missions to deliver food and water to northern Gaza were rejected by Israeli authorities on Tuesday, with UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stating they remain "overwhelmingly denied."

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Israeli attacks on Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital continue amid ceasefire push

Shrapnel from Israeli attacks wounds patients at Gaza hospital as Hamas says talks in Qatar are ‘serious and positive’.

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December 17, 2024 at 10:48 PM

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Middle East Eye (Unofficial)

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Hamza al-Khatib was a symbol of Syria’s revolution. His family paid the price - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/hamza-al-khatib-was-symbol-syrias-revolution-his-family-paid-price

Hamza al-Khatib was a symbol of Syria’s revolution. His family paid the price

After Assad's fall, family of 13-year-old killed at beginning of revolution learn fate of other imprisoned members

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December 17, 2024 at 11:04 PM

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Al Jazeera English

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Israel’s attacks around Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital continue, sending shrapnel into the facility, wounding patients, and destroying windows and doors.

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December 18, 2024 at 12:14 AM

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Perfect shoot...

December 14, 2024 at 12:01 PM

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Al Jazeera English

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Syria's new government has two priorities: restoring order and preparing Syria for a post-Assad era, and ensuring it is not isolated from the world, reports Al Jazeera's Resul Serdar Atas from Damascus.

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Israel bombs near Damascus as Syrians celebrate fall of al-Assad regime

As Israeli air strikes continue across Syria, the Arab League has condemned Israel’s grab of Syrian border territory.

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December 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM

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CNN

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A type of bacteria nicknamed “Conan the Bacterium” for its ability to survive the harshest of extremes can withstand radiation that could kill a human. Scientists say they’ve found its secret weapon

‘Conan the Bacterium’ can withstand radiation that could kill a human. Scientists say they’ve found its secret weapon | CNN

A type of bacteria dubbed “Conan the Bacterium” can withstand radiation thousands of times stronger than what can kill a human. Now, scientists have figured out why.

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December 14, 2024 at 11:02 AM

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Prospect Magazine

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“A corrupt Church of England knowingly sheltered a terrible abuser, in the shape of John Smyth, for decades and even now is denying justice to his victims,” writes Andrew Brown. And there’s more...
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Anatomy of a Church abuse scandal

The truth of who knew what about John Smyth has been lost in the hunt for further scapegoats

www.prospectmagazine.co.uk

December 14, 2024 at 11:17 AM

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The Guardian

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Ex-FBI officials worry that Kash Patel as director may wield unlimited power

Trump’s pick, who has gained key support, could open investigations unilaterally or influence background checks Former FBI officials have warned that Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next FBI director, Kash Patel, could have limitless power at the bureau…

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December 14, 2024 at 11:19 AM

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Baltimore Banner

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Baltimore County cites thousands for passing school buses stopped for kids

Thousands cited for passing stopped Baltimore County school buses

Baltimore County has issued thousands of citations to motorists for failing to stop for parked school buses since early November.

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December 14, 2024 at 11:30 AM

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Al Jazeera English

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Israel is still attacking schools, medical targets and homes across the Gaza Strip, killing and injuring several Palestinians just one day after dozens were massacred in a strike on Nuseirat camp ⤵️ aje.io/vp14oy

Israel bombards hospital, school in Gaza, a day after Nuseirat massacre

Israel has killed dozens over past day as it continues to bomb and burn homes in northern Gaza and strikes Khan Younis.

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December 14, 2024 at 11:37 AM

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The Hindu

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‘Dilli Chalo’ march: Tear gas, water cannon used against protesting farmers at Shambhu border
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‘Dilli Chalo’ march: Tear gas, water cannon used against protesting farmers at Shambhu border

Haryana Police uses tear gas and water cannon to disperse farmers at Shambhu-Ambala border during 'Delhi Chalo' march.

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December 14, 2024 at 11:44 AM

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Al Jazeera English

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More than 60 British MPs have sent a letter to the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, urging him to impose sanctions on Israel over “repeated violations of international law”, according to the Wafa news agency.

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