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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
KOHIMA, Oct 12 (NEPS): Shanavas C IAS, Deputy Commissioner and Chairperson of the District TB Forum, raised the alarming statistic that “96.27% HIV+ve transmission is through sexual route as per the data given by the District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit (DAPCU) Kohima” during a meeting of the Kohima District TB Forum, DAPCU, and EVTHS on October 11, 2023, held at the DC’s Conference Hall in Kohima.… 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.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday voiced grave concern over the escalating conflict in Israel and Gaza and stressed the need to prevent the violence from spreading into the wider region.
The UN chief raised alarm over clashes along the Blue Line, the demarcation between Israel and Lebanon, as well as reported attacks from southern Lebanon.… Read the rest
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.