Gazans urged to shelter as sandstorm turns skies orange
Gazans were urged to take shelter as a sandstorm swept across the enclave on Saturday. Most of the more than […]
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More US Marines and warships being moved to Middle East, reports say
The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the movement of US personnel, also reported that the request for reinforcements was
Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran’s right to defend itself from “aggression” by the US and Israel. Source link
Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?
The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran’s energy infrastructure. Source link
Kennedy Center head steps down after tumultuous year
The Trump ally’s departure comes as the centre prepares to shut down for a two-year renovation. Source link
Rescuers blame weather and 'underprepared skiers' for rise in Alps avalanche deaths
The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100. Source link
Treasure hunter freed from prison after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold
Tommy Thompson spent more than a decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.
Cuban protesters ransack Communist office as energy crisis deepens
Discontent is mounting over rolling blackouts and shortages of food, fuel and medicine, exacerbated by a US blockade. Source link
Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum
Four of seven members of the women’s football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to
German philosopher and social critic Jürgen Habermas dies at 96
One the most influential thinkers in post-war Germany, he linked philosophy and political action throughout his life. Source link