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These numbers show how 2 years of war have devastated Palestinian lives in Gaza
It’s been two years since Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, killing some 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. In response, Israeli leaders promised a punishing offensive. Here are some numbers showing the war’s toll.
Research on metal-organic frameworks gets the chemistry Nobel Prize
Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi will share the prize. Their structures can “capture carbon dioxide, store toxic gases or catalyse chemical reactions,” the committee said.
Russian strike seriously damages Ukrainian power plant as winter approaches, officials say
Ukrainian authorities say a Russian strike has seriously damaged one of Ukraine’s thermal power plants in an overnight attack, as Moscow pursued its campaign to deny Ukrainians heat, light and running water as winter approaches. DTEK, Ukraine’s biggest electricity operator, said Wednesday that two workers were injured in the attack.
Trump talks 'love' and 'conflict' with Carney during Canadian prime minister's visit
President Donald Trump is describing the relationship between the United States and Canada as having “mutual love” but also “natural conflict.” On Tuesday, he met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office.
Kremlin welcomes Trump's comments on Putin's offer to extend the New START nuclear arms pact
The Kremlin has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about Russia’s offer to extend the last remaining nuclear arms treaty with the United States, saying it raises hope for keeping the pact alive after it expires in February.
Pivotal talks between Israel and Hamas begin in Egypt on eve of Gaza war anniversary
Israeli and Hamas officials have launched indirect talks in Egypt on a potential ceasefire in Gaza. They are discussing the U.S.-drafted peace plan to end the war on the eve of its second anniversary.
French premier resigns hours after naming government, plunging France further into political chaos
France's new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has resigned just a day after naming his government and less than a month in office. The French presidency announced Monday that President Emmanuel Macron accepted his resignation.
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