Israel says it has hundreds of thousands of troops on the border with
Gaza ahead of a possible ground invasion of the Palestinian terrority.
The death toll in Israel has climbed to 1,200, while authorities in
Gaza say more than 1,000 people have died in Israeli air strikes.
In Gaza, the only power station has run out of fuel, cutting
electricity to hospitals trying to treat the injured.
Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv says an Israeli assault on Gaza seems
increasingly likely, with troops massing on the border.
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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv says the city has been dealing with rocket
fire from Gaza through the day.
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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv says authorities in Gaza report fuel has now run out.
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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
17 BRITISH NATIONALS CONFIRMED KILLED OR MISSING IN ISRAEL
UK government sources say 17 British nationals, including children, are dead or are missing in Israel. That's up from an estimate of 10 earlier in the week.
It had already been confirmed that 3 British nationals were killed by Hamas after the militant group attacked Israel at the weekend.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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It had already been confirmed that 3 British nationals were killed by Hamas after the militant group attacked Israel at the weekend.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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Pope Francis urges Hamas to release Israeli hostages
Pope Francis has urged Hamas to release all of the hostages its militants took during deadly attacks in Israel in recent days.
The 86-year-old also expressed concern about Israel's potential response to the attacks.
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All Flights Cancelled From London Luton Airport, After Car Park Fire
All flights have been cancelled from London Luton Airport, after a massive fire engulfed the airport car park.
The blaze caused a partial collapse of the multi-story car park building.
Staff and Firefighters are reported to have been hospitalised.
Simon Gaitán reports…
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Zelensky visits Brussels to attend NATO defense ministers meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to Brussels to attend the NATO defense ministers meeting, where the main focus is expected to be on Ukraine. Zelensky, earlier this week had travelled to Romania to meet with President Iohannis where he said he had received good news about more artillery and air defense supplies.
Megumi Lim reports
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Megumi Lim reports
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Nigeria Suspends Pilgrimages to Israel, Jordan
Nigeria has suspended all pilgrimages from the country to Israel and Jordan.
This follows the conflict between Israeli armed forces and Hamas terrorist organisation which has led to the killing of thousands of civilians.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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China releases Australian journalist Cheng Lei after three years detention
CUE An Australian journalist has returned home from China after more than three years in detention
Chen Lei, who worked for Chinese state television, was accused of illegally sharing state secrets to a foreign country.
Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong
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India to conduct key test for crewed space mission this month
India plans to conduct a critical test this month as part of its plans to launch a manned space mission by the end of next year.
This comes after India successfully landed a spacecraft on the Moon in August.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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India's Adani group stocks in focus amid concerns over Israel-related businesses
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Global investors are focused on the share price of Indian Billion Gautam Adani-owned Adani Ports company amid conflict in Israel.
The Adani owns Port of Haifa in Northern Israel which handles 99% of all goods moving in and out of the country by sea.
And now concerns are that tensions could disrupt operations in one of Israel's largest ports – hurting Adani companies.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Modi-Netanyahu speak on the phone, India says it 'stands by Israel'
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed support for Israel, after speaking to Benjamin Netanyahu on the phone.
India has historically supported the Palestinian cause but Mr Modi's comments didn't make any mention of Palestine.
Critics have perceived this as New Delhi backing Israel's actions unequivocally.
Neha Poonia has more.
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India has historically supported the Palestinian cause but Mr Modi's comments didn't make any mention of Palestine.
Critics have perceived this as New Delhi backing Israel's actions unequivocally.
Neha Poonia has more.
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US Condemns Artillery Strike on Myanmar Refugee Camp
The US has strongly condemned an artillery strike on an internment camp for displaced people in Myanmar.
Around 30 people, including women and children died in the attack, which sources say was carried out by the military government.
Patrick Fok reports.
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US aircraft carrier to dock in S Korea
An American air craft carrier is due to dock in South Korea this week in a move that is likely to raise the ire of Pyongyang.
The USS Ronald Reagan will visit the port at Busan on Thursday as the US and South Korea look to boost joint military drills.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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US Navy sailor pleads guilty to selling info to China
CUE: A sailor in the US Navy says he's guilty of accepting fifteen-thousand dollars in bribes to supply Chinese intelligence with military information. He was arrested in August.
Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong
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Pressure mounts of White House to launch rescue mission to free hostages in Gaza
Pressure is growing on the White House to plan a rescue of Americans being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.
President Biden on Monday confirmed that at least 14 Americans lost their lives in Israel at the hands of Hamas last weekend.
US officials say at least 20 more are among the missing.
From Washington, Simon Marks reports.
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Biden backs Israel's rights to take reprisals, but urges "rule of law"
US President Joe Biden has confirmed that American citizens are among those hostages being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
He described the Hamas attacks on Israel last weekend as "sheer evil", and in comments at the White House backed Israel's right to take reprisals.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Israel for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top officials.
From Washington, Simon Marks reports.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Top US diplomat set for Israel trip
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to Israel on
Wednesday to offer Washington's support following the Hamas attack
that killed more than 1,000 Israelis.
The US is working with the Israeli government to secure the release of
dozens of hostages who were taken into Gaza, including an estimated 20
Americans.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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Wednesday to offer Washington's support following the Hamas attack
that killed more than 1,000 Israelis.
The US is working with the Israeli government to secure the release of
dozens of hostages who were taken into Gaza, including an estimated 20
Americans.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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U.S. stocks rise on Fed comments
U.S. stocks were given a boost Tuesday as traders focused on comments
from several members of the Federal Reserve.
Analysts expect the Central Bank to leave interest rates unchanged at
its next meeting but key inflation figures out this week could change
that.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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from several members of the Federal Reserve.
Analysts expect the Central Bank to leave interest rates unchanged at
its next meeting but key inflation figures out this week could change
that.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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President Joe Biden says US "stands with Israel"
President Joe Biden insists the United States has Israel's back, promising the country will get what it needs to "defend itself" amid an escalating crisis in the Middle East.
Fourteen Americans were killed by Hamas militants on Saturday when the terror group launched an unprecedented multi-pronged attack on Israel which left more than a thousand dead.
Mr Biden called it a "stomach-churning, sickening atrocity on an appalling scale — and a violation of every code of human morality."
The White House also confirmed some United States citizens are being held hostage in Gaza having been abducted during the assault.
From Washington, Benji Hyer reports.
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Report: Driver who crashed into San Francisco Chinese consulate armed with crossbow
The man shot and killed by police after driving a car into the Chinese consulate in San Francisco was armed with a knife and crossbow, according to eyewitness and media reports.
Officials haven't revealed the man's identity or a possible motivation for the incident.
Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.
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UN Humanitarian chief says reports from the Middle East are “bone-chilling”
The United Nations humanitarian chief, Martin Griffiths says the
Israel-Palestine war has the entire region 'at a tipping point'.
Griffiths on Tuesday called for an end to the escalating violence as
the UN tries to continue its work in Gaza.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York...
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Israel-Palestine war has the entire region 'at a tipping point'.
Griffiths on Tuesday called for an end to the escalating violence as
the UN tries to continue its work in Gaza.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York...
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