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US Embassy convoy attacked in Sudan amid new truce appeal

The convoy attack, along with earlier assaults on aid workers and the EU envoy's residence in the capital of Khartoum, signaled further chaos since the battle by two rival generals erupted.

published on : 18th April 2023
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US embassy, consulates in India plan to process 'record' number of visas in 2023: Official

Currently, the wait time for Indians applying for work visas ranges from 60-280 days, while for travellers, it is around one and a half years.

published on : 28th January 2023
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UN says 'seems anyone is liable to be shot dead' in Gaza

The UN rights office said Tuesday it seemed any Palestinian protesting in Gaza, regardless of whether or not they posed an imminent threat, was "liable" to be killed by Israeli forces.

published on : 15th May 2018
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Gaza deaths 'provoke deepest concern': Kremlin

Jerusalem is one of the most thorny issues of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with both sides claiming it as their capital. 

published on : 15th May 2018
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Gaza deaths spark widespread condemnation of Israel

The US came to the defence of its ally Monday, blaming Hamas for the violence and blocking a resolution at the UN calling for an international investigation.

published on : 15th May 2018
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US blocks call for independent inquiry at UN into Israel-Gaza border violence: Diplomats

In the bloodiest day in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since a 2014 Gaza war, at least 55 Palestinians were killed in the clashes and more than 2,400 Palestinians wounded.

published on : 15th May 2018
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Saudi Arabia slams Israeli fire in Gaza, silent on Jerusalem

The transfer of the embassy from Tel Aviv to the divided holy city, enacted by US President Donald Trump, was condemned by the Arab summit held in Saudi Arabia on April 17.

published on : 14th May 2018
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Eight children under 16 among Gaza dead: Palestinian envoy to UN

The diplomat gave a toll of 45 Palestinian dead and more than 2,000 injured. The Gazan health ministry reported shortly afterwards that the number killed had risen to 52.

published on : 14th May 2018
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At least 59 Palestinians killed amid Gaza protests as Israel fetes US Embassy move in Jerusalem

There was barely any mention of the Gaza violence at Monday's lavish inauguration ceremony for the new embassy, an upgraded consular building located just 80 kilometers away.

published on : 14th May 2018
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Israeli forces kill 41 in Gaza protests as anger mounts over US Embassy

The 37, including a 14-year-old, were shot dead by Israeli forces as clashes broke out at five points along the Gaza border hours before the opening of the embassy.

published on : 14th May 2018
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Israel warns Gaza protesters: Stay away from border fence

Since weekly border marches began in late March, 42 Palestinian protesters have been killed and more than 1,800 wounded by Israeli army fire.

published on : 14th May 2018
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US presses to relocate embassy to Jerusalem by 2019

To expedite the move, the US will not build a new structure, but will instead convert an existing consular building in the Arnona neighbourhood of West Jerusalem into the new US mission.

published on : 19th January 2018
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Pope Francis renews call for Jerusalem status quo

Pope Francis has again stressed the importance of preserving the status quo in Jerusalem and urged fresh talks between Israel and Palestinians on a two-state solution.

published on : 18th January 2018
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Chennai's Mount road caves in, takes bus and car along

No casualties have been reported as the passengers in both vehicles were evacuated immediately.

published on : 9th April 2017