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Hundreds flee deadly sectarian violence in north-west Pakistan
About 300 families relocate after fresh violence between Sunni and Shia Muslims kills 32 people. About 300 families have fled sectarian violence in north-west Pakistan as fresh clashes killed 32 ...World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago -
Sectarian Violence Kills at Least 25 in Northwest Pakistan
The clashes overnight between Sunni and Shiite tribes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province came a day after gunmen ambushed a convoy of vehicles in the area.World - The New York Times - 5 hours ago -
Weather tracker: Deadly bomb cyclone batters north-west US
Low-pressure system brings deaths and power outages to region, while an Arctic blast sweeps swaths of Europe. Large parts of the US have been battered by severe weather this week, as low pressure ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
More than 40 killed in north-west Pakistan in gun attack on Shia convoy
Violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa follows killing of dozens of people in clashes between Sunnis and minority Shias. At least 42 people have been killed and 20 wounded after gunmen opened fire on ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Israel Pummels Gaza and Lebanon With Hundreds of Deadly Airstrikes
Gaza’s health ministry reported that dozens of people had been killed in a residential area of Khan Younis, as Israel launched a barrage of attacks across the region on Friday.World - The New York Times - October 25 -
At least 33 killed in fighting between armed groups in northwestern Pakistan
A senior Pakistani police officer says fighting between armed sectarian groups in the country's restive northwest has killed at least 37 peopleWorld - ABC News - 6 hours ago -
Air Pollution in Pakistan’s Largest Province Leaves Hundreds Hospitalized
The authorities in Lahore, home to 13 million people and the country’s second-biggest city, have told half the work force to stay home.World - The New York Times - November 7 -
Police officer arrested over deadly 2023 suicide bombing at Pakistan mosque
Authorities in Pakistan say a key suspect in connection with a deadly attack at a mosque in a police compound nearly two years ago has been arrested and has been identified as a police officerWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
US sanctions Sudanese paramilitary commander for his role in West Darfur violence
The United States has sanctioned a commander of Sudan’s paramilitary forces, saying he played a leading role in the ongoing violence against civilians in West DarfurWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
U.S. hits Israeli settler group with sanctions over West Bank violence
The United States imposed sanctions on an Israeli settler group it accused of helping perpetrate violence in the occupied West Bank.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
The west underestimates North Korea at its peril
Kim Jong Un’s intervention in the Ukraine war reflects a dangerous turn in Pyongyang’s approach to the worldBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Pakistan PM approves military operation against separatists following surge in violence in southwest
Pakistan’s Prime Minister has approved an anticipated comprehensive military operation against separatist groups in the country's restive southwestWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
The West did nothing to stop North Korea’s alliance with Russia, and there will be consequences
Over the coming weeks, members of the new Axis of Evil may have further unhappy surprises for the democratically distracted West.Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
‘Bomb cyclone’ brings high winds and soaking rain to north-west US
Strongest atmospheric river seen by California, Washington and Oregon this season knocks out power and downs trees. California and Pacific north-west brace for an atmospheric river – but what is ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
California and Pacific north-west brace for an atmospheric river – but what is it?
Powerful storm is predicted to be strongest region has seen this season, causing ‘life-threatening’ conditions. Northern California and the Pacific north-west are bracing for what is expected to be ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
A bomb cyclone looms over California and Pacific north-west – but what is it?
Powerful storm is predicted to be strongest region has seen this season, causing ‘life-threatening’ conditions. A set of powerful storms that could rank among the strongest in decades will slam ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
‘The UK should know what their government is supporting’: the Israeli and Palestinian film-makers shining a light on West Bank violence
No Other Land has won its directors awards – but also forced them to leave their families facing the dangers depicted . The Palestinian and Israeli makers of an award-winning film about land ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Middle East crisis live: Israeli military says it is carrying out strikes on military targets in Iran
IDF spokesman says strikes are a response to ‘months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran’, as blasts reported in Tehran and nearby city of Karaj. Lebanon’s health minister, Firass Abiad ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Truist Bank Makes Hundreds of Millions in Loans Available for Helene Recovery in North Carolina
The Charlotte-based bank plans a three-year $650 million lending program for small businesses and municipalities in storm-ravaged western North Carolina.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
Middle East crisis live: ‘apocalyptic’ north Gaza hit again by deadly Israeli strikes
Strikes on Gaza come as Lebanon’s Hezbollah says it intensified rocket fire near Israel’s commercial hub of Tel Aviv. Troops were also operating in central Gaza and Rafah in the territory’s far ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
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At least 11 killed and 63 wounded by Israeli bombing of Beirut homes
Missing families feared dead after block of flats and nearby homes destroyed by airstrikes on Lebanese capital. At least 11 people have been killed and 63 wounded in a series of Israeli airstrikes ...World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago -
Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Stir Fears of Sectarian Strife
Lebanon’s religious fault lines are straining as Israel’s war with the Hezbollah militant group grinds on.World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
The west must give Zelenskyy free rein now North Korea has joined the war | Observer editorial
By promising troops to Russia, Kim Jong-un has internationalised the conflict, adding to instability around the world. The transfer to Russia of an estimated 10,000 North Korean troops to ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
NFL 2024 playoff picture, standings entering Week 9: Steelers take over AFC North, Cardinals atop NFC West
An early look at the playoff standings after Week 8Sports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
Lebanese flee ancient city of Baalbek as Israel attacks
IDF offensive against Hizbollah continues while US struggles to negotiate end to warWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Spain’s deadly floods
An inadequate response highlights the lack of preparedness against extreme weatherBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Election Violence Is Already Here
With bombs, brawls, and stolen mail-in ballots already in play, the 2024 election is shaping up to be exceptionally chaotic. WIRED is tracking these incidents as they unfold.Tech - Wired - November 1 -
Fleeing civilians say Israeli siege and strikes killing dozens in Gaza
"There is no food or drink," one north Gaza resident fleeing from Israel's devastating offensive said. "Hunger has killed us."World - CBS News - November 5 -
Californians forced to flee as ferocious wildfires destroy homes and buildings
Mountain fire scorches thousands of acres north-west of Los Angeles as officials demand more help for fire crews. Fast-moving fires erupted across California on Wednesday as the state was lashed ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Gunman Flees Into Subway After Street Shooting, and Riders Take Cover
The gunman is still at large, the police said, and the victim is in stable condition. The episode left New Yorkers sheltering on subway cars and led to delays across the transit system.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Viewers Flee MSNBC, and Flock to Fox News, in Wake of Election
Prime-time viewership at MSNBC has fallen 53 percent from October, and jumped 21 percent on Fox News.Business - The New York Times - November 13 -
Masses flee homes in Haiti as gangs make violent push for power
Masses of residents are fleeing a running battle between gang members and police in one of the few neighborhoods of Haiti’s capital that hadn’t already been fully taken over by the gangsWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
Stop ‘draconian’ mass deportations of Haitians fleeing gangs, activists say
Tens of thousands deported from Caribbean states, as Dominican Republic pledges to return 10,000 people a week. Activists have called on Caribbean governments to halt the mass deportation of ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Kidnappers took his staff, then his son. But this Haiti doctor is refusing to flee
Dr Jean William ‘Bill’ Pape runs free health services and says people’s needs cannot wait for an end to the gang warfare that is tearing the country apart. Years of gang warfare have shuttered ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?
Disgruntled X users are once again flocking to Bluesky, a newer social media platform that grew out of the former Twitter before billionaire Elon Musk took it over in 2022Tech - ABC News - November 15
