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What led to Kashmir decision by India's top court?
Reuters 11 Dec 2023
NEW DELHI, Dec 11 (Reuters) - India's Supreme Court upheld on Monday a 2019 decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to revoke special status for Kashmir and split the region into two federally administered territories ... Here are some facts about Kashmir and the constitutional change.WHAT HAPPENED AT PARTITION? ... Our Standards.
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Israel battles militants in Gaza's main cities, with civilians still trapped in the crossfire
CTV 11 Dec 2023
Israeli forces battled Palestinian militants in Gaza's two largest cities on Monday, with civilians still sheltering along the front lines even after massive waves of displacement across the besieged territory ... .
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Battles rage across Gaza as Israel indicates to fight for months or more to beat Hamas
Korea Times 11 Dec 2023
Smoke billows over Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip during an Israeli strike, Dec. 11. AFP-Yonhap. Battles raged across Gaza on Sunday as Israel indicated it was prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat the territory's Hamas rulers, and a key mediator said willingness to discuss a cease-fire was fading ... Russia backed the resolution ... 6 ... U.S ... .
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Russia attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles, four wounded - Ukraine
Reuters 11 Dec 2023
KYIV, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital with eight long-range ballistic missiles before dawn on Monday and four people were wounded by debris after air defences shot down the incoming salvo, officials said. The strike at around 4 a.m ... Russia made no immediate comment on the attacks ... Our Standards ... Acquire Licensing Rights ... ....
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All eyes on Polish parliament as Tusk set to become PM
Reuters 11 Dec 2023
WARSAW, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Former European Council President Donald Tusk is expected to be appointed prime minister of Poland on Monday, during a parliament sitting set to captivate the nation. Poland, a European Union and NATO member, has seen an unprecedented level of interest in the workings of the legislature since an Oct ... Our Standards ... ....
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Europe's support for Ukraine teeters as Hungary plays hardball
Reuters 11 Dec 2023
Summary. High stakes for Ukraine exhausted after nearly two years of warEU aid decision comes as doubts mount over U.S. supportEU executive to unlock funds for Hungary before summitSome workarounds possible on budget assistance if Orban vetoes ... Securing fresh financial assistance from Europe is critical as doubts mount over future U.S ... Our Standards.
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COP28 enters crunch time amid dispute over fossil fuels
The New Arab 11 Dec 2023
The COP28 climate negotiations entered crunch time on Monday with countries set for a final summit face-off over whether to reach a global agreement to phase out fossil fuels. U.N ... summits. The emissions from burning fossil fuels are by far the main driver of climate change ... And that's very unhelpful ... "We're the fourth largest oil and gas producer ... ....
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Rohingya face rejection in Indonesia after surge of boat arrivals
Reuters 11 Dec 2023
PIDIE, Indonesia, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Myanmar's Rohingya face a wave of hostility and rejection in Indonesia, where regional communities say they are fed up of a spike in the numbers of boats carrying the persecuted ethnic minority to their shores ... "Why should we take care of thousands of Rohingya who cause many problems?" she added.
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Oil extends gains on US strategic reserve purchases
Reuters 11 Dec 2023
NEW DELHI, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Monday, extending gains for a second session as U.S. efforts to replenish strategic reserves provided some support, although concerns of crude oversupply and softer fuel demand growth next year persisted. Brent crude futures rose 0.7%, or 56 cents, to $76.40 a barrel by 0735 GMT, while U.S ... Read Next.
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The Bridge That Divides Italy
The Atlantic 11 Dec 2023
Zoom into a map of Italy and you will notice a gap where the tip of the toe of the boot-shaped peninsula seems to touch Sicily—the stretch of sea that makes Sicily an island. The Strait of Messina is just a couple of miles wide at its narrowest point, and between two coasts that never quite meet, the Mediterranean produces a distinct hallucination ... .
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UN council envoys to visit Gaza crossing as crisis spirals
Hong Kong Standard 11 Dec 2023
UN Security Council ambassadors arrived Monday in Egypt to visit the Rafah border crossing with the besieged Gaza Strip, days after the United States vetoed a council resolution for a ceasefire ... Around a dozen ambassadors are taking part in the visit from countries including Russia and the United Kingdom ... The Standard Channel. IOS Android. IOS Android.
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Ukraine says no green light for EU membership talks would be ‘devastating’
CyprusMail 11 Dec 2023
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Monday it would be “devastating” for Kyiv and the European Union if EU leaders do not give his country the green light for membership talks at a summit this week ... Such a decision would show the EU is unable to follow through on historical commitments, he said ... 14-15 summit ... WHAT ORBAN WANTS.
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Putin visits a shipyard to oversee the commissioning of new Russian nuclear submarines
Wtop 11 Dec 2023
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday traveled to a shipyard to attend the commissioning of new nuclear submarines, a visit that showcased the country’s nuclear might amid the fighting in Ukraine ... and other NATO allies over Ukraine ... Speaking at the shipyard, Putin pledged to carry out plans to modernize the Russian navy.
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Biden invites Zelenskiy to White House for Dec 12 meeting
Reuters 11 Dec 2023
Key topics during Zelenskiy's visit would include defense cooperation between the United States and Ukraine, "particularly through joint projects on the production of weapons and air defense systems, as well as the coordination of efforts between our countries in the coming year," Zelenskiy's office said ... Our Standards ... Read Next.
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Rudy Giuliani defamation damages trial set to begin in DC
CNN 11 Dec 2023
Rudy Giuliani’s defamation damages trial is set to begin Monday as the court considers the monetary damages the former Donald Trump attorney must pay two election workers ... Giuliani’s efforts also factor into the criminal allegations Trump faces, and Trump, his legal team and campaign are legally considered co-conspirators in the defamation case ... .