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Kennedy family brushes off RFK Jr.’s campaign as they endorse Biden: President Joe Biden received the formal endorsement of more than a dozen members of the ...
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Security Council on Iran attack: Israel's UN ambassador emphasizes right to retaliate
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“The Palestinian people have not lost their humanity. You wouldn’t find people who long for a normal life, like our people on Gaza ... Show more
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, calls on the UNSC to condemn Iran for its drone and missile attack on Israel, stating that it violated ... Show more
Annalena Baerbock: Foreign Minister summons Russian ambassador: Foreign Minister Baerbock has summoned the Russian ambassador. The background is the arrest of ...
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Palestinian UN membership: US vetoes: The US has blocked a Palestinian bid for full UN membership in the UN Security Council. Twelve member countries voted for ...
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Listen to the latest episode of “The Foreign Affairs Interview,” featuring former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk in conversation with editor Dan ... Show more www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/who-still-believes-two-state-solution
Israel ambassador to US says Israel ‘will respond’ to Iran strikes: The Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. said Wednesday that Israel must respond to Iranian strikes ...
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
“Just think about it.”Tzipi Hotovely, Israeli ambassador to the UK, sparked controversy on social media after her appearance on Sky News ... Show more
Manuel Rocha, a former US ambassador, sentenced to 15 years for serving as secret agent for Cuba
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Quick Glance: Former US Ambassador Sentenced for Spying for Cuba
- Former US ambassador Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to working as a secret agent for Cuba for decades.
- Rocha accepted the penalty and paid a $500,000 fine after pleading guilty to acting on behalf of a foreign government.
- The swift criminal case avoided a trial that would have revealed the extent of Rocha's assistance to Cuba while working for the US State Department for twenty years.
- The sophistication of Cuban intelligence services was highlighted as Rocha's double-crossing went undetected for years, demonstrating his secret meetings with Cuban operatives and provision of false information to US officials.
🧙♀️ Emma Watson turns 34 today! She became famous as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series, and numerous roles in other movies followed ... Show more
US signs US$138 million agreement to upgrade Ukrainian air defence: Bridget Brink, US Ambassador to Ukraine, has reported that the US signed an agreement on 11 ...
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Full UN membership won't help Palestinians on statehood: US envoy: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Wednesday she did not ...
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Reaction to suspected sabotage attempts: Foreign Office summons Russian ambassador
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UK's Israeli ambassador says Iran's attack on Israel was 'declaration of war': Tzipi Hotovely says "as a diplomat" she wants the Western countries to form what ...
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Iran defends attacks and threatens Israel: According to Tehran, the attack on Israel was a one-off retaliatory action on a "limited scale". At the same time ...
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Russia summons French ambassador over foreign minister's 'unacceptable' comments
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US, Israel call on UNSC to condemn Iran’s attack, but no action taken: “The Security Council must unequivocally condemn Iran’s aggressive actions and call for ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
- Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.
- Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.
- Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
Crisis between Poland, Israel erupts after World Central Kitchen worker death: A new diplomatic crisis between Poland and Israel has erupted following the death ...
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Quick Glance: Poland-Israel Crisis Erupts Over World Central Kitchen Worker's Death
- A diplomatic crisis has emerged between Poland and Israel following the death of a Polish aid worker in Gaza.
- Reactions to the incident have caused tensions between the countries.
- The Polish president denounced the Israeli ambassador's comment as 'outrageous'.
- The ambassador is expected to be summoned for a meeting to address the issue.
#VantageOnFirstpost : Countries across the world have urged Israel to not retaliate after Iran carried out an unprecedented missile and drone attack on Saturday night ... Show more
US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new ...
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Why Palestine's bid for UN membership will fail: The Palestinian Observer Mission to the United Nations has requested the Security Council consider its bid ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador amid row over Somaliland port deal: The two countries have been at loggerheads since January in a dispute over Ethiopia's ...
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Banished from the Vatican: Benedict's confidant Gänswein is to serve as ambassador to the Baltics
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Diplomatic spat erupts between Poland and Israel after WCK killings in Gaza: Israel’s ambassador has sparked outrage for accusing Poles of anti-Semitism ...
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Listen to the latest episode of “The Foreign Affairs Interview,” featuring former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk on the war in Gaza—and the possibility ... Show more www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/who-still-believes-two-state-solution
Iran ‘will be held responsible’ for any further actions against the US or Israel, says deputy ambassador
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+++ Now live: Desperate situation in Ukraine: Military expert Frank Sauer explains how the West can help now on ZDFheute live.
US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to 'reward' North Korea's bad behaviour: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urged Russia and China on Tuesday to ...
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Caribbean ambassador calls for global action to establish slavery tribunal: A high-level Caribbean ambassador said on Wednesday it was crucial to establish a new ...
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Micheál Martin criticises ‘absurd’ claims by Israeli ambassador on Irish attitude to Hamas
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🟠 NicaraguaEven if genocide were found not to be being committed in Gaza, an argument Nicaragua does not accept, Israel is still in clear violation of other ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/8/live-icj-nicaragua-genocide-case-germany-israels-war-on-gaza
Quick Glance: Germany Prepares for Court Date Over Genocide Claims
- The Genocide Convention was created to prevent future genocides, particularly in response to the Holocaust.
- Nicaragua has sued Germany for allegedly contributing to genocide against the Palestinian people through support for Israel.
- The accusations against Germany could lead to provisional measures by the International Court of Justice.
- The hearing for the case is scheduled for April 8 and 9, with Germany and Nicaragua each having a day to present their arguments.
Princess Reema, Saudi Ambassador, Navigates Rough Waters in Washington: The Saudi ambassador to the United States, the daughter of a storied figure in the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/07/us/politics/saudi-arabia-reema-israel-washington.html
Punishment for rapists: EU ambassador criticizes castration law - Madagascar demands recall
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Stunning! Iga Swiatek is the new face of Lancome! 🤩
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Biden’s Envoy to the UN Set to Visit Border With North Korea: The US ambassador to the United Nations will travel to the North Korean border as the Biden ...
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Taiwan condemns 'shameless' China for accepting world's concern on quake: Taiwan on Thursday condemned China as "shameless" after Beijing's deputy ambassador to ...
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Quick Glance: Taiwan: Successful Earthquake Preparedness
- Taiwan, situated in a seismically active area, faces frequent earthquakes, particularly along the scenic rural east coast.
- Following past earthquakes, Taiwan revised building codes and strengthened disaster management laws to be better prepared for future events.
- Response to earthquakes has improved, with enhanced coordination between government units and non-governmental organizations in disaster areas.
- Taiwan has also bolstered the resilience of its communication networks to effectively respond to potential attacks or natural disasters.
In pictures | Oman begin ACC Men’s Premier Cup campaign on a winning note
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Shop an all-new selection of #ValentinoLÉcole looks, seen on Brand Ambassador #SonYeJin , now online at on.valentino.com/VALENTINOLecole
U.S. envoy to U.N. urges Russia and China not to ‘reward’ North Korea’s bad behavior
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J12 vs. the Sun.
The J12 stands the test of time on your wrist. Its ceramic overcomes the most rigorous tests and its color resists prolonged exposure to UV ... Show more chanel.com/-J12_2024_P1_FB_1
Philippines eyes $100 billion in deals from summit with U.S., Japan: The Philippines is eyeing around $100 billion in investment deals in the next five to 10 ...
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Meirav Eilon Shahar, Israel's ambassador to the UN and international organisations in Geneva, said that the UNHRC resolution is “a stain on the Human Rights ... Show more
Abuse victims announce the dispute to Archbishop Georg Gänswein: Georg Gänswein, secretary to the late Pope Benedict XVI, could become ambassador ...
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The magnetic draw of the movie star is harnessed as a means of connecting to character, to personality, and to that constant shifting of identity that ... Show more www.prada.com/de/de/womens/the-prada-galleria.html #ScarlettJohansson #PradaGalleria #Prada
Polish-Israeli tensions deepen over Israeli ambassador’s ‘outrageous’ comment: Yacov Livne claims antisemitism is behind what he called accusations that Israel ...
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Diplomatic crisis erupts between Poland and Israel following killing of Polish aid worker in Gaza
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Quick Glance: Poland demands apology from Israeli ambassador after Gaza attack
- Israel's ambassador in Poland, Yacov Livne, has apologized for the Gaza strike that killed seven aid workers, including Polish national Damian Soból.
- Polish figures criticized Livne for not issuing an apology earlier, including President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
- Despite criticisms, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrzej Szejna confirmed that Livne will not be expelled from Poland.
- Poland calls for a transparent investigation into the incident and adequate compensation for the family of the deceased Pole.
Bipartisan US bill seeks $2.5 billion for Philippines defense: On the eve of a trilateral summit between the United States, Japan and the Philippines ...
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John Travolta Thrills Fans at Panama Film Festival with “Grease” Screening: American actor John Travolta caused a sensation among fans at the closing of the 12th ...
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Azerbaijan slams French 'pressure' after Paris recalls ambassador: France accused Azerbaijan of 'damaging' bilateral ties, amid diplomatic tensions after Baku ...
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Polish President Slams Israeli Diplomat for Remarks on Aid Worker Deaths in Gaza: The ambassador claimed anger over Israel killing aid workers is just the work ...
thedailybeast.com/polish-president-slams-israeli-diplomat-for-remarks-on-aid-worker-deaths-in-gaza
Ecuador declares Mexico ambassador persona non grata, orders her to leave: Ecuador's government declared Mexico's ambassador to the country unwelcome on Thursday ...
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In a meeting with Palestinian Ambassador Ahmed Jawad A. A Rabei, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured him that Pakistan will continue to raise its voice at ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/gaza-invasion #DawnToday
Israel-Iran tensions continue to keep West Asia on the boilIran's Envoy to India, Iraj Elahi speaks to WION's Siddhant Sibbal ... Show more wionews.com/videos #IsraelIranWar #IsraelIran
Arrests in Bayreuth: Investigators prevent Russian sabotage operation: The men are said to have planned explosive attacks against military and industrial targets ...
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Uhuru, Raila, Ambassador Whitman mourn Francis Ogolla: Retired Head of State also paid a glowing tribute to General Francis Ogolla.
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🇮🇱 “The way #Israel murdered these aid workers is very deliberate", says Husam Zomlot about the seven aid workers from the food aid NGO World Central ... Show more #Gaza #TêteÀTête
GPs in UK urged to routinely ask women and girls about period problems: Leading charity calls current advice inadequate as 42% of 12- to 18-year-olds say their ...
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Makoto Hasebe ends Eintracht professional career: time for a new chapter: Time for a new chapter in life: Makoto Hasebe is quitting as a professional footballer ...
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Farewell to Makoto Hasebe
- At the age of 40, Makoto Hasebe is concluding his over 20-year career in professional football. He made the move from Japan to VfL Wolfsburg in 2008, also playing for 1. FC Nürnberg before joining Eintracht Frankfurt in 2014. Achievements include winning the German Championship with Wolfsburg (2009) and the DFB-Pokal (2018) and Europa League (2022) with SGE. Additionally, he triumphed in the 2011 Asian Cup with Japan.
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House impeachment managers delivered articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate Tuesday ... Show more
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
We mourn the loss of Bernd Hölzenbein. 🕯️
The Eintracht legend died on Monday at the age of 78.
"Together with Eintracht Frankfurt ... Show more profis.eintracht.de/news/trauer-um-bernd-hoelzenbein-158133/
Quick Glance: World Champion Hölzenbein: A Life for Eintracht Frankfurt
- Bernd Hölzenbein, Eintracht Frankfurt's legend, has passed away.
- He was part of the 1974 World Cup title and shaped an era.
- Hölzenbein remained loyal to Eintracht even in difficult times.
- His greatest experience was the 1974 World Cup title.
No action taken at Security Council meeting on Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel - Region - World
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
#VantageReels : Congress Slams India's Ambassador to Ireland | #Vantage With Palki Sharma Upadhyay #VantageOnFirstpost
Nintendo Indie World Showcase announced: Nintnedo has announced that the next Indie World Showcase will take place tomorrow.
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Kin of Japanese abducted by N. Korea ask US envoy for assistance - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the ...
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US Sees Hurdles to UN Vote to Monitor North Korea Nuclear Arms Development: Pushing through a United Nations General Assembly vote to continue expert monitoring ...
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CLUB VISIT GURU NANAK GURDWARA ON VAISAKHI!: Huddersfield Town Ambassador Andy Booth celebrates Vaisakhi at local Guru Nanak Gurdwara
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US ambassador to Japan says boosting arms industry ties is key to stronger security alliance - The Mainichi
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Ambassador welcomes plan for Ireland to recognise Palestinian statehood: It is expected Ireland and other EU states could announce formal recognition of ...
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Peter Haas inaugurates US bakery Cinnabon in Dhaka's Banani: US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today inaugurated American bakery franchise Cinnabon in the ...
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HSV with secret trump card against Kiel! Steffen Baumgart gets reinforcements | Sports
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‘Stupid’ Prince Harry Could Face Deportation From U.S., Experts Say: An off-the-cuff intervention by the U.S. ambassador has intensified the politicization of ...
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Win a kitchen worth up to £5000 & 2x Ambassador Club seats!: The official website for Hull City AFC
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