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Civilian death toll in Gaza continues to rise, UN agency warns

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An ambulance carrying injured Palestinians preparing to take them from Shifa hospital, Gaza, to Egypt for...

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Afghan President Accuses US of Violating Detainee Pact

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is accusing the United States of violating an agreement to transfer prisoners at a controversial military prison to the Afghan government.

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New fighting in eastern DR Congo adds to already dire humanitarian situation – UN

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At the Kanyaruchinya internally displaced persons camp in Goma, women carry large bags of food rations distributed...

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Israeli Strikes Kill 21 Palestinians, Gaza Rockets Wound 10 Israelis

Palestinian medics say Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed at least 21 Palestinians in the deadliest day of Israel's five-day offensive to stop rocket fire by Gaza militants onto its territory.

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