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The Middle East Drug Fueling War, Crime and All-Night Parties
Captagon is bringing in billions for Syria’s Assad regime and Iran-backed militias including Hezbollah—and it’s triggering a health crisis.21 hours ago -
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More than 120 killed in paramilitary rampage in east-central Sudan, UN and a doctors group say
A doctors group and the United Nations say fighters from the notorious paramilitary Rapid Support Forces ran riot in east-central Sudan in a multi-day attack that killed more than 120 people in one ...Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
Hundreds Killed in Days in Sudan as War Surges
Paramilitary forces ransacked villages and killed hundreds of people, activists said, hastening calls for the United Nations to deploy a mission to protect civilians.2 days ago -
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World - The Guardian
Sudan militia accused of mass killings and sexual violence as attacks escalate
Experts fear reports of 124 dead in attack on villages south of Khartoum are significant underestimation. Sudanese militia have been accused of killings, sexual violence, looting and arson during ...8 hours ago -
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Olympus chief executive forced to quit over alleged illegal drug purchase
Medical equipment maker says Stefan Kaufmann, one of Japan’s few foreign CEOs, likely to have breached code of conduct15 hours ago -
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Anti-terror boss thought Skripal poisoning could be 'act of war'
Neil Basu says the "true horror" of the deadly poison was not knowing what to look for.22 hours ago -
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New wave of mass killings in Sudan alarms UN
Paramilitary fighters are accused of committing "atrocious crimes" in Gezira state.Yesterday -
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Watch: Jeremy Bowen says Israel attack on Iran is 'another big escalation'
Israel has launched air strikes on Iran, with blasts heard in the capital Tehran.2 days ago -
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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 ...2 days ago -
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Gaza war's 'darkest moment' unfolding in north, UN says
Volker Türk has called on world leaders to act, saying states had a duty to ensure respect for international humanitarian law.3 days ago -
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UN official calls for more attention to Sudan’s 'forgotten' war amid fresh atrocities
A senior United Nations official has called for more international attention to “the forgotten crisis” in Sudan, where more than a year and a half of war has pushed the African country to the brink ...3 days ago -
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Is the UN warning of 3.1C global warming a surprise?
Another dire temperature prediction but it has to be seen in context.4 days ago -
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Israeli forces attack targets around Beirut while Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has put more civilians at risk as Israeli forces attacked more targets around Beirut. Meanwhile, Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel. One eyewitness told CBS ...4 days ago -
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World - The Guardian
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv incensed as UN’s Guterres ‘to meet Putin’ in Russia
Secretary general did not immediately confirm trip which Ukrainian foreign ministry says ‘damages UN reputation’; two dead in Zaporizhzhia attack. What we know on day 972. See all our ...6 days ago -
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Russia says it is investigating the claimed shoot-down of a cargo plane by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces
Russia says it is investigating the claimed shoot-down of a cargo plane by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support ForcesOctober 21 -
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Sudan’s civil war: how did it begin, what is the human cost, and what is happening now?
Conflict that pits army against paramilitary group has killed tens of thousands and caused hunger, disease and displacement. Fighting broke out in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital, on 15 April 2023 as ...October 21 -
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A Final Hunt for Undecided Voters, and Israel Escalates Its War in Lebanon
Plus, New York Liberty are W.N.B.A. champions.October 21 -
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Monday Briefing: Israel Escalates War Against Hezbollah
Plus, the French town shaken by a rape trial.October 20 -
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Trump calls Harris a ‘s--- vice president’ and mentions Arnold Palmer’s genitals in bizarre rally
Former President Donald Trump called rival Kamala Harris a "s--- vice president" during a rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Saturday evening, punctuating his broader argument that she is too liberal ...October 20 -
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Dozens reported dead in Israeli strike in Gaza, as Biden says end to war 'hard to achieve'
Hamas-run authorities say 20 women are among at least 33 dead in Jabalia refugee camp.October 19 -
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Hizbollah warns of escalation in Israel conflict after Yahya Sinwar killing
Threat from Lebanese militant group follows death of Hamas leader in firefight in GazaOctober 18 -
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FirstFT: Hizbollah warns of ‘new and escalating’ phase of war
Also in today’s newsletter, Zelenskyy says in FT interview that Nato invitation is needed to stop war, and Netflix shares rise after upbeat resultsOctober 18 -
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Hyundai Recalls Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Over Fire Risk
Hyundai is recalling its hydrogen-powered SUVs from the 2019 through 2024 model years.October 17 -
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CSX stock sees biggest drop in 3 years after railroad warns of hurricane impact, discloses SEC subpoena
Shares of CSX Corp. booked their biggest percentage drop in more than three years after the railroad operator on Wednesday said the fourth quarter would be “more challenging” in the wake of falling ...October 17 -
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The Taliban say they are investigating reports of Afghan casualties on the Iran border
The Taliban say they are investigating reports of Afghan casualties on the Iran borderOctober 17 -
Politics - The Hill
Free speech is under attack — and the nation’s leaders are adding fuel to the fire
Freedom of expression is an abstract notion that only works when a citizenry understands it and commits to its functioning.October 16 -
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World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Israeli attacks on UN forces in Lebanon must stop, say UK, Italy, France and Germany
Benjamin Netanyahu claims Israeli military did its utmost to avoid harming Unifil personnel while striking Hezbollah fighters. More now on the Hezbollah strike on an IDF training base we reported ...October 14 -
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UN says Israeli tanks forced entry into base in south Lebanon
It comes as PM Netanyahu demands the peacekeeping force leave the area.October 13 -
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Born into war: Babies are an unstoppable force in Gaza
At Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, around 30 to 40 babies are born each day in the region’s sole maternity ward. Islam Al-Qanou arrived at the hospital nine months pregnant and completely alone. ...October 4