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Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal brings hope, but Gaza deaths rise as Netanyahu accuses Hamas of ‘last-minute crisis’ Blogging Sole

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THE agreement reached between Israel and Hamas in favor of a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of the hostages immediately aroused the jubilation of thousands of people across the decimated Palestinian territory, but both there and in the streets of Israel, the hope was still limited by anxiety Thursday morning. Nervousness was fueled both … Read more

Earthquake rocks Pacific island nation Vanuatu, deaths feared and US embassy damaged Blogging Sole

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Earthquake rocks Pacific island nation Vanuatu, deaths feared and US embassy damaged Blogging Sole

A powerful earthquake struck the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Tuesday, destroying buildings in the capital, Port Vila, including one housing the embassies of the United States and other countries. A witness told Agence France-Presse of bodies seen in the city. Dan McGarry, a journalist with the Vanuatu-based Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, … Read more