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Officials removed passengers on Copa Airlines aircraft bound for Florida and identified diaper as cause after emergency inspection
Reuters in Panama City
A Copa Airlines aircraft bound for Tampa, Florida, from Panama City turned back following a suspected bomb threat and the 144 passengers on board were disembarked, but the scare turned out to be a false alarm, authorities said on Friday.… Read the rest
David Smith in Washington
Israel and Gaza explode, Ukraine asks for more help and other predicaments demand US attention while Republicans quarrel among themselves
The US’s closest ally in the Middle East is reeling from what many call its “9/11” and now a humanitarian disaster looms in Gaza.… Read the rest
Jewish and Palestinian communities take to the streets as police increase presence around schools, synagogues and mosques
Reuters
Tens of thousands of protesters rallied across the Middle East and in parts of Asia, Europe and the United States in support of Palestinians and condemnation of Israel as it intensified its strikes on Gaza in retaliation for Hamas attacks a week ago.… Read the rest
Palestinian residents of the enclave says the intensity of the recent Israeli attacks is unlike anything they have experienced before in other wars
In previous encounters, says Nebal Farsakh, there would always be some time without airstrikes.
Monarch’s recognition will come as country prepares to celebrate 60 years of independence from Britain
King Charles will acknowledge the “painful aspects” of Britain’s past actions in Kenya during a state visit later this month.
The visit follows an invitation from the country’s president, William Ruto, whose country will celebrate the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain on 12 December.