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Israeli-Palestinian conflict may escalate into full-fledged war and even c
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Nicosia [Cyprus], May 17 (ANI): The first three months of this year have been the least violent in Israel for many years as there were no missiles fired from Gaza and no successful lone-wolf attacks. However, all this changed at the start of Ramadan when the Israeli Police Force started usin
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India expresses apprehension at spread of violence in West Bank, Gaza
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], May 16 (ANI): Ambassador of India to the UN TS Tirumurti on Sunday (local time) expressed concern at the spread of violence to the West Bank and Gaza and urged both sides (Israel and Palestine) to show extreme restraint.
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15 killed in morning strikes from Israel: Gaza health ministry
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], May 16 (ANI): At least 15 people have been killed so far in a heavy Israeli bombardment on Gaza City early Sunday morning, Gaza Health Ministry said.
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Question of peace or hostility in Afghanistan in Pakistani hands, says Pre
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 16 (ANI): Amid the final drawdown of US troops from Afghanistan, President Ashraf Ghani has emphasised the need for a decision on peace by the regional players, and for Europe's much-needed role to "get Pakistan on board" on the ongoing peace talks with Taliban.
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Biden speaks to Palestinian President Abbas, says Hamas must stop firing r
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US] May 16 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Saturday (local time) held telephonic conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and discussed the violence in Gaza, in which he called for Hamas, the authority's rival, to stop firing rockets into Israel.
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Delhi court dismisses Tahir Hussain's bail plea in two cases
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): A Delhi Court on Saturday dismissed the bail plea of former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain in connection with two cases related to northeast Delhi violence.
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Covid pandemic causes domestic violence, mental distress among LGBT+ peopl
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 15 (ANI): The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in reports of domestic violence and mental distress among LGBT+ people. It is difficult to find partners due to Covid-19 restrictions and the return of many people to their family homes.
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Amid fighting between Pakistan govt, Taliban, residents forced to live in
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Islamabad [Pakistan], May 15 (ANI): The ongoing fighting between the Pakistan government and the Taliban in northwest Pakistan has forced many residents to flee from their homes and some of them are living in caves to escape the violence.
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Post-poll violence in state is 'retributive', says WB Governor
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Nandigram (West Bengal) [India], May 15 (ANI): West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said the post-poll violence taking place in the state is 'retributive' and added that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee must take note of it.
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3 Palestinians killed, 150 injured as Israel-Palestine conflict continues
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Tel Aviv [Israel], May 14 (ANI): At least three Palestinians were killed and as many as 150 were wounded as fighting continued in the ongoing conflict with Israel, Palestinian Health Ministry in Ramallah said.
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Congress calls for immediate cessation of hostilities by Israel, Hamas, ur
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Expressing its grave concern over the spiraling violence in East Jerusalem, Gaza and Israel, the Congress on Friday called for immediate cessation of hostilities by both Israel and Hamas and for urgent intervention of the UN Security council to restore peac
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WB Governor visits camp in Assam for people affected by post-poll violence
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Agomani (Assam) [India], May 14 (ANI): West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar met people affected by post-poll violence in Bengal at Ranpagli camp in the Agomani area of Assam on Friday.
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