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By Steve Gorman and Brad Brooks Reuters Protesters spanning all age groups took to the streets en masse for “No Kings” rallies ...Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Qatar talks
By Shrouq TARIQ with Aysha SAFI in Kabul AFP Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to an “immediate ceasefire” at talks in Doha, after ...At least 10 Afghans dead as Kabul accuses Pakistan of breaking truce
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By Nidal Al-Mughrabi and Alexander Cornwell Reuters Israel said on Thursday it was preparing for the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing with ...Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina sworn in as president
By Lovasoa Rabary Reuters Madagascar’s coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president on Friday, after the military took power in the ...Israel threatens to resume fighting if Hamas does not respect Gaza truce deal
By Alice Chancellor with Sophie Pons in Cairo AFP Israel’s defence minister threatened Wednesday to resume fighting if Hamas does not honour ...














