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Germany's Scholz wars of further escalation after Iran airstrikes
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned against "any further escalation" following the Iranian airstrikes on Israel. "Things must not continue in this way," Scholz said on Sunday in the Chinese metropolis of Chongqing. "We will do everything we can to avoid further escalation." Scholz once again strongly condemned the Iranian attack. "This is an absolutely unjustifiable attack, it is a serious escalation of the situation," he said, adding that it was in no way acceptable, understandable or tole
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Germany's Scholz trip to China overshadowed by Iran attack on Israel
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz began a three-day visit to China on Sunday, overshadowed by Iran's unprecedented air attack on Israel. Scholz learned of Tehran's massive drone and missile attack during his overnight flight to the Chinese metropolis of Chongqing, which is home to some 32 million inhabitants. Upon landing, Scholz immediately condemned the attack "in the strongest possible terms," in comments on his behalf by government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit. Later, Scholz said it was an "an a
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Moscow: Iran invoking self-defence following Damascus bombing
Moscow expressed concern at escalation in the Middle East on Sunday following the Iranian overnight attacks on Israel and blamed Western powers for failing to respond to the earlier attack on Iran's consulate in Damascus. "Unfortunately, due to the position adopted by its Western members, the [UN] Security Council was unable to provide a proper response to the strike on the Iranian consular mission," the Russian Foreign Ministry said. Iran was invoking its right to self-defence under the UN Char
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Western European heads condemn Iran, warn of Middle East escalation
Western European leaders condemned Iran's direct overnight attack on Israel in sharp terms on Sunday, while issuing warnings of an escalation in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. French President Emmanuel Macron said the attack threatened to destabilize the region. "France is working along with its partners for de-escalation and calls for restraint," he posted on X. Macron expressed solidarity with the people of Israel and emphasized the significance of Israeli security for France. Accord
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Hamas demands written commitment that Israel will withdraw from Gaza
Israel said earlier Sunday that Hamas had rejected the latest proposal for a deal submitted last week.
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At least 14 dead and 3 missing as landslides hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island
Torrential rains triggered landslides on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing at least 14 people and leaving three others missing, officials said Sunday. Mud fell from surrounding hills onto four houses just before midnight Saturday in the Tana Toraja district of South Sulawesi province, said local police chief Gunardi Mundu. Dozens of soldiers, police and volunteers joined the search in the villages of Makale and South Makale, in a remote, hilly area, Mundu said.
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New UK laser weapon could be used against Russian drones in Ukraine, British defense secretary says
UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps aims to accelerate production of the DragonFire laser system for use in Ukraine.
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German-Israeli Society calls for Sunday rally at Brandenburg Gate
The German-Israeli Society has called for a rally, together with its youth forum, at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate on Sunday afternoon in response to the unprecedented Iranian attack on Israel. "We call on Berliners today to show their solidarity with the Jewish and democratic state that has come under attack," it said, calling for supporters to gather at 3 pm (1300 GMT). The German-Israeli society is an independent organization supported by the German Foreign Office. It promotes strong cultural, sc
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Chibok girls feel let down 10 years after Nigeria kidnapping
Most of the Chibok girls abducted 10 years ago in Nigeria are now free but some feel badly let down.
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Israel reopens airspace, says 99% of Iranian projectiles intercepted
Israeli airspace was reopened on Sunday morning following Iran's unprecedented major attack on the country, local media reported following a seven-hour airspace closure. Ramon Airport in the south of the country is to remain closed for the time being, the reports said. The Israeli military said it has intercepted 99% of the projectiles fired from Iran. Tehran had launched "over 300 threats of various types," Israeli army spokesman Daniel Hagari said on Sunday. "The Iranian threat met the aerial
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German government crisis team to discuss Iran attack on Israel
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is to chair a meeting of the government's Crisis Response Center in Berlin on Sunday to discuss the overnight air attack on Israel mounted by Iran, the Foreign Ministry has announced. The meeting follows the first direct attack on Israeli territory from Iran. An Israeli military spokesman said that 99% of some 300 drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles had been intercepted by Israel and its allies, with minimal damage caused. Iran's "Operation Tr
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Iran's military leadership rates Israel attack as success
Iran's military leadership has assessed the major attack on Israel as a success. "The reason for this operation was a crossing of red lines by the Zionist regime," the ISNA news agency quoted Mohammed Bagheri, Iran's highest-ranking general as saying. The retaliatory strikes against Israel had been successful, he added. The attack, entitled "Operation Truthful Promise," came in response to the killing of high-ranking officers in Syria, in a suspected Israeli airstrike on Iran's embassy compound
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India's Modi vows to boost social spending, make country into a manufacturing hub ahead of election
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday vowed to boost social spending, develop infrastructure and make India into a global manufacturing hub as companies shift away from China, as he unveiled his Hindu nationalist party’s election strategy. Modi hopes to return to power for a third five-year term. Modi promised to expand social programs introduced during his party’s 10-year rule, including millions of free homes for the poor, along with health care, cooking gas and free grain.
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EU's Von der Leyen condemns Iranian attack on Israel
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has condemned Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel and called on all sides to show prudence. "I strongly condemn Iran‘s blatant and unjustifiable attack on Israel. And I call on Iran and its proxies to immediately cease these attacks," von der Leyen wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "All actors must now refrain from further escalation and work to restore stability in the region," she continued. For the first time in the history of the Islamic Repub
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Israel requests UN Security Council meeting after Iran attack
Israel has requested that the UN Security Council hold an emergency meeting on Sunday to condemn Iran's attack on Israel and designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a terrorist organization. Israeli UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan sent an urgent letter to the president of the Security Council, Vanessa Frazier, calling for the meeting. "The Iranian attack is a serious threat to global peace and security and I expect the Council to use every means to take concrete action against Iran," he
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Newspaper headlines: Iran's drone 'swarm' and Sydney knife 'rampage'
Iran's drone attack on Israel and the knife attack in Australia feature on Sunday's front pages.
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Ukraine war: Russian double-tap strikes hit civilians then rescuers too
Russia is following up initial attacks with repeat strikes targeting rescuers treating the wounded.
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Israelis in Golan Heights, Eilat told to stay close to shelters
The Israeli government urged residents in the occupied Golan Heights to stay close to shelters amid a large-scale Iranian retaliatory attack on Israel. Israeli television reported that residents of Eilat, Dimona and Nevatim in the Negev Desert received similar instructions. The Golan Heights and an Israeli airbase in the Negev Desert were expected to be targets of Iranian attacks, US media reports citing Israeli representatives said. Dozens of Israeli fighter jets were sent out to intercept miss
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Iranian defence minister warns against counter-attacks
The Iranian defence minister has warned against any counter-attacks after Tehran unleashed missiles and drones towards Israel. Any state that attacks Iran will receive a "resolute response," General Mohammed-Reza Ashtiani said according to the state news agency IRNA. Iran has launched a direct attack on Israel, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps firing many dozens of drones and missiles towards the Jewish state. The operation, called "True Promise," was a retaliatory strike for the killi
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Ballistic missiles used in Iranian attack on Israel
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles as part of its unprecedented missile and drone attack on Israel, according to state media. It was not clear from the report by news agency IRNA what kinds of missiles were involved, as the IRGC has several types of medium-range missiles capable of reaching Israel. Ballistic missiles have rocket engines and are used for rapid attacks over long distances, and differ from cruise missiles, for example, which can fly at lower
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EU condemns Iran attack as 'grave threat to regional security'
Top EU officials have condemned the Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel. "The EU strongly condemns the unacceptable Iranian attack against Israel. This is an unprecedented escalation and a grave threat to regional security," wrote EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell on X. The president of the European Council, Charles Michel, also condemned the Iranian attack, and wrote: "Everything must be done to prevent further regional escalation. More bloodshed must be avoided."
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Egypt expresses 'extreme concern' over Iran attack on Israel
Egypt has expressed "extreme concern" about the attack against its neighbour Israel and called for restraint. The attack announced by Iran was a sign of a "dangerous escalation" between the two countries, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said. Egypt had previously warned of an escalation of the conflict as a result of "Israel's war in the Gaza Strip." The government in Cairo is in constant contact with all parties involved in order to stop the escalation, the ministry said. Egypt was the first Arab
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Germany's Scholz begins visit to China in city of over 30 million
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz begins his three-day visit to China on Sunday in the metropolis of Chongqing, which is home to some 32 million inhabitants. Scholz plans to visit a Bosch hydrogen drive production facility and talk to students about urban planning. Scholz's programme also includes a meeting with the regional Communist Party secretary, Yuan Jiajun, and a boat trip on the Yangtze. On Monday, his visit is expected to continue on to the economic and financial centre of Shanghai and on T
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German envoy: Iran has made 'direct attack like never before'
The German ambassador to Israel, Steffen Seibert, has urged all Germans on the ground in Israel to follow the instructions of the security authorities to stay safe. "A direct attack like never before: Iranian drones approaching Israel and there may be more to come," he wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday evening. He advised all Germans in Israel to follow the advice of the security authorities.
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Germany to deliver another Patriot system to Ukraine immediately
The German government is supplying another Patriot air defence system to strengthen Kiev, following months of requests by Ukraine, while a commander in the embattled nation said the situation on the front line was becoming more difficult. The German air defence system comes from Bundeswehr stocks and is to be handed over immediately, the German Defence Ministry announced in Berlin on Saturday. So far, Germany has delivered two Patriot systems to Ukraine and the system has proven itself in the fi
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Netanyahu says 'we will overcome all our enemies' amid Iran attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote that "Israel is strong" in a post on X just as the army first confirmed the Iranian drone and missile attack. "The State of Israel is strong, the IDF [Israeli Defense Forces] are strong, the people of Israel are strong," Netanyahu wrote on X, just four minutes before an army post saying that Iran had launched drones. "Together we will stand, and with God's help - together we will overcome all our enemies," he wrote.
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Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says regime in Israel being punished
Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Israel will be punished, in a social media post that came as Tehran unleashed dozens of drones towards Israel in a widely expected retaliatory attack. "The wicked regime will be punished," he posted on the religious leader's official account on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, on Saturday evening. The quote was taken from a speech last Wednesday.
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Reports: Iran has launched dozens of drones towards Israel
Iran has launched dozens of drones towards Israel according to Israeli media reports on Saturday evening, citing US sources. There was initially no official confirmation of this information. Israeli television reported that the drones could be travelling for several hours. An attack has been widely feared in Israel and the region since the suspected Israeli airstrike on Iran's embassy compound in the Syrian capital Damascus in early April, killing two brigadier generals. The state leadership in
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Iran has launched a drone attack towards Israel, says Israeli army
Iran has launched a drone attack from within its territory toward Israel, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Daniel Hagari. It will take several hours for the drones to reach Israeli territory, he said. "The IDF is on high alert and is constantly monitoring the operational situation," he said. He called on the public to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command and the official IDF announcements regarding the matter. There have been growing warnings in recent days tha
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Archaeologists Uncover Mysterious Structure, Weaponry From Neolithic Era in France
Archaeologists in France have uncovered a preserved settlement while investigating an area ahead of it being turned into a gravel pit. A horseshoe-shaped enclosure serves as the center of a number of settlements, burial grounds, and other structures stretching across 15 acres in Marliens. The ...
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Video Shows Man Confronting Apparent Attacker on Escalator During Australian Mall Stabbing
Footage shared by multiple outlets in Australia shows a man waving a bollard at a man holding a knife
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Ukrainian President Zelensky underlines Germany's leading role
Following the decision by the government in Berlin to supply another Patriot air defence system to Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has underlined the importance of Germany in supporting his country as it fends off Russia's invasion. "Germany's leadership role is really tangible, and thanks to this leadership role we will be able to save thousands of lives and offer Ukraine more protection against Russian terror," Zelensky said in his evening video address on Saturday. At the same time, he
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Brazil's Iconic Brigadeiros Have A Political Past
Brigadeiros are a national dish of Brazil. But is a one-time presidential candidate, who happened to be single and attractive, really to thank for them?
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Scholz heads to China as Ukraine war, Taiwan tensions loom large
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz departed for China on Saturday for a three-day trip in which he is set to meet President Xi Jinping after stopping in the cities of Chongqing and Shanghai. He is due to reach Beijing on Tuesday for political talks that are expected to cover Russia's war on Ukraine, tensions with Taiwan and also trade. Western countries have tried to isolate Moscow in light of Russia's all-out invasion of its neighbour, but Beijing is the Kremlin's most important ally, although remai
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Scholz reaffirms solidarity with Ukraine in phone call with Zelensky
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reaffirmed Germany's solidarity with Ukraine in a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Scholz discussed ways of further strengthening Ukraine's air defence with Zelensky, government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said on Saturday. The Ministry of Defence had previously announced that Germany would supply Ukraine with a further Patriot air defence system. Scholz and Zelensky had agreed that further efforts by partners were necessary, Hebestr
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Vatican complains after French court rules in favor of nun dismissed from religious order
The Holy See said Saturday it formally protested to France after a court there ruled that a former high-ranking Vatican official was liable for what the court determined to be the wrongful dismissal of a nun from a religious order. The Lorient tribunal on April 3 ruled in favor of the nun, Sabine de la Valette, known at the time as Mother Marie Ferréol. The court issued a scathing denunciation of the secretive process the Vatican used to kick her out of the order, the Dominicans of the Holy Sp
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Pro-Russian troops appear to use motorcycles to outwit drones and assault Ukrainian positions
A Russia-backed separatist militia released footage claiming it attacked Ukrainian positions on fast motorcycles.
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Last reactor at Ukrainian power plant put into cold state
The last reactor at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine has been shut down as fighting continues in the area for the third year. This means all of the plant's six reactor units are now in a cold shutdown state. No radioactivity escaped during the procedure, the facility's management wrote on Telegram on Saturday. The work was carried out strictly in accordance with all applicable operating standards, the Russian-installed management emphasized. The largest n
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Ukraine appears to strike a powerful electronic warfare system previously dubbed the 'backbone' of Russia's jamming technology
Ukraine's special operations forces (SSO) said that it had targeted a Russian Borisoglebsk-2 electronic warfare (EW) system.
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Berlin police brace for backlash after 'Palestine Congress' ban
Following the cancellation of a controversial "Palestine Congress" planned for three days in Berlin, the city's police were on Saturday prepared in force for spontaneous protests. Police on Friday broke up the pro-Palestinian conference in the Tempelhof area of Berlin and asked some 250 participants to leave the hall just two hours after the event began. Organizers of the conference had decried Israel's ongoing military offensive in the Gaza Strip, and attacked the German government's support fo
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Germany sees increase in refugee employment amid tough job market
Despite the increasingly difficult labour market, the employment of refugees from Ukraine and other key countries of origin for asylum seekers in Germany is on the rise. Daniel Terzenbach, the German government's special representative for the labour market integration of refugees, said in an interview with dpa that the so-called "job turbo," launched at the end of last year, is beginning to take effect. The job turbo is intended to help fill vacancies with refugees and speed up their integratio
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Ukraine could face defeat in 2024. Here's how that might look
With ammo critically low and Western aid stalled, what might Russia attempt in Ukraine this year?
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Victim to Victor: The life story of Maria Raquel Dos Santos
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Maria Raquel Dos Santos changed her life from “Victim to Victor” after experiencing trauma and a failed international adoption at a very young age. Raquel had a traumatic childhood in Maceió, Brazil. She lost her father at 4 years old. At the age of 7, Raquel’s mother had no choice but […]
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Colombia's capital starts rationing water after reservoirs hit historically low levels
Luis Soler is caring for water as if it were the most expensive ingredient at his restaurant in Colombia’s capital. For the first time in 40 years, a severe drought pushed the city to start rationing tap water. At Soler’s restaurant in Bogota, nothing flowed through the pipes Friday.
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A priest from France accused of sexually assaulting children in the Canadian Artic has died
Joannes Rivoire, a priest from France who was accused of sexually abusing Inuit children when he served at the mission in their Canadian Arctic community, has died after a long illness, officials said Friday. The Oblates of Lacombe Canada and the Oblate Province of France said that Rivoire, who was in his 90s, died on Thursday. An Inuit community in northern Canada has long sought Vatican’s assistance to get Rivoire extradited.
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Universal Studios exploring building new theme park
A new Universal theme park may be coming to the United Kingdom and the entertainment and attractions giant is asking Britons for their input. Last year, Universal purchased a 476-acre parcel of land outside of Bedford, England, about 55 miles north of London, to explore the possibility of building a new theme park and resort. […]
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Is Israel meeting promise to let more aid into Gaza?
Israel says it is building a new crossing into northern Gaza after promising to open the Erez crossing.
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Image does not show recent Iranian military movements
Amid fears that Iran could soon launch an attack on Israel, social media posts claim an image shows an Iranian military convoy transporting weapons into Syria in April 2024 . This is false; the photo dates to 2019 and depicts vehicles participating in Iran's annual Army Day celebration in Tehran.
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Israeli blockade on journalists is fueling an 'information war'
As Israel has continued its bombardment of the Gaza Strip, its restrictions on journalists' access to the region have drawn scrutiny.
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T.J. Holmes Explains Why He Has a ‘Fear’ of ‘Being Apart’ From Amy Robach: I Get ‘Really Frustrated’
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images T.J. Holmes explained why he worries so much about being apart from girlfriend Amy Robach when she travels without him. During the Friday, April 12, episode of their "Amy and T.J." podcast, Robach, 51, discussed her plans to visit her older daughter in Germany. "We are about to be apart for the
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