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Ancient manuscripts return to Timbuktu 13 years after jihadist takeover
Malian city welcomes return of hundreds of crates of treasures after more than a decade stored in capital Bamako Political and religious figures in Malian city of Timbuktu have welcomed the return of ancient manuscripts that were removed to the capital, Bamako, more than a decade ago to prevent them from falling into the hands…
Israel rejects international criticism of Gaza City takeover plan
Israel has strongly rejected criticism from world leaders after its security cabinet approved a plan to take control of Gaza City. Defence minister Israel Katz said countries that condemn Israel and threaten sanctions “will not weaken our resolve”. “Our enemies will find us as one strong, united fist that will strike them with great force,”…
Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza and Says Palestinians Should Move
Trump Administration The president met with the Israeli prime minister at the White House, meeting in person with another world leader for the first time since returning to power. By Michael D. ShearPeter Baker and Isabel Kershner Peter Baker and Michael D. Shear reported from Washington, and Isabel Kershner from Jerusalem. Follow reactions to President…
Life in Goma After a Rebel Takeover
Congo-Rwanda Conflict Goma Dispatch For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty. Goma Dispatch For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty. Rwanda-backed rebels took control of Goma, a…
Life After a Rebel Takeover
Congo-Rwanda Conflict Congo-Rwanda Conflict Congo-Rwanda Conflict Goma Dispatch For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty. Goma Dispatch For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty. Rwanda-backed rebels took…
‘I curse this war’: hunger and fear in Goma after rebel takeover
M23 rebel group swept into Congolese city after a rapid advance in recent weeks People living in Goma on the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s eastern border with Rwanda have spoken of their fear and acute hunger after the M23 rebel group swept into the city earlier this week. “We are very afraid. This situation…
Biden Blocks Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon
The president said he was moving to protect national security in deciding the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year. By Alan Rappeport Reporting from Washington President Biden blocked the $14 billion takeover of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel of Japan in an announcement on Friday…