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Yes, Zionism is racism
And there is nothing radical about declaring it. It is a fact of history.
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Exclusive: Iraq revises PMF law to curb powers after US pressure
The revised bill would restrict the PMF’s movements, keep it away from cities and prevent it from rivalling the Iraqi army.
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Libya replaces parliamentary speaker Aguila Saleh after 12 years | The National
Al Salhin Abdulnabi speaks of 'shared responsibility' as he takes over the role
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UAE to announce major change in how govt services are provided: Sheikh Mohammed
He says that the announcement will be made 'through a major event' next month
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Flavio Bolsonaro’s first-round lead in Brazil alarms Palestine supporters
The strong first-round performance of right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro has raised questions over the future of Brazil’s policy towards Palestine, as President Luiz Inacio Lula da …
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Justina Shiroka Pula: Kosovo’s new president, elected during a crisis
An academic, former minister and a compromise choice, Pula was voted in by parliament amid protests.
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Conseil de la Nation: Adoption du texte de loi portant Code pénal – الشروق أونلاين
Les membres du Conseil de la nation ont adopté, mercredi, le texte de loi modifiant et complétant la loi portant Code pénal, qui prévoit la peine de mort à l'encontre des auteurs de crimes d'incendie volontaire de forêts et de champs, et des ravisseurs d'enfants.
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Israeli ministers host far right conference in Jerusalem
Israeli ministers have joined far-right figures in Jerusalem as Israel deepens ties with European movements hostile to Muslim immigration
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French government offers olive branch to student protest movement | The National
Students and pupils complain of long hours, overcrowded classrooms and collapsing infrastructure
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Will Israelis ever find out what failures led to October 7 rampage? | The National
Lost evidence, confused testimony and even foul play become more likely the longer Israel waits for a state commission of inquiry, say government critics
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Germany: Did CDU lawmakers support the far-right AfD?
Lawmakers of the center-right CDU may have voted for the far-right AfD candidate for parliamentary speaker in Saxony-Anhalt. Germany's Social Democrats warn of a "unique breach of taboos."
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Mansouri eyes Democratic Bloc alliance to form Morocco’s gov’t
Morocco’s prime minister-designate Fatima Zahra Mansouri is moving towards an alliance with the historic Democratic Bloc parties to form her government.
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Mayor of Turkiye’s secular stronghold Izmir joins Erdogan’s party
Izmir’s mayor has joined President Erdogan’s ruling AK Party, signaling a shift in the political landscape of a key opposition area. This move comes amid a crackdown on opposition groups in Turkiye.
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Mayor of Turkey's secular stronghold Izmir joins Erdogan's party
By Ece Toksabay and Huseyin HayatseverANKARA, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The mayor of Izmir, Turkey's third-largest city and a bastion of its secular opposition, joined President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK Party (AKP) on Wednesday, amid a crackdown on the opposition in which dozens of mayors have been jailed.Cemil Tugay, elected mayor in 2024 as a candidate of the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) before quitting in June, formally joined the AKP at a ceremony in Ankara, handing Erdogan's party the mayoralty of a city it has never managed to win at the ballot box.
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European Parliament member calls for increased aid to Sudan war victims
Nela Riehl, Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) and a member of its Committee on Foreign Affairs, said all international organisations involved in hum…
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Ghana to apply to join BRICS, foreign minister says
Ghana has received cabinet approval to apply for membership in the BRICS bloc, aiming to expand its economic and diplomatic ties. The foreign minister announced seeking India’s support during an official visit.
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Cheers for hardliners on Israel's campaign trail as security drowns out social and economic problems | The National
Candidates make their pitch to Anglo-Israeli voters in Jerusalem
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Israel refuses entry to Palestinian election commission to Gaza, Jerusalem
Israel has refused to allow officials of the Palestinian Central Elections Commission to enter the Gaza Strip and occupied Jerusalem as part of preparations for legislative elections scheduled for …