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10 police officers killed in Islamic State attack in northern Iraq & militants’ roadside bombs destroy 3 vehicles – reports

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At least 10 policemen have lost their lives in an attack on a checkpoint outside the city of Kirkuk in northern Iraq that local security sources said was carried out by Islamic State militants. … Read More >10 police officers killed in Islamic State attack in northern Iraq & militants’ roadside bombs destroy 3 vehicles – reports

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Israeli public must support its troops or there’ll be no one left to protect it, IDF chief warns

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Soldiers are going to be killed protecting Israel and the public has to accept this for the Jewish State to keep existing, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi said following backlash over a border guard’s death. … Read More >Israeli public must support its troops or there’ll be no one left to protect it, IDF chief warns

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‘This is life from now on’: Israel’s coronavirus czar warns people to prepare for a ‘fourth injection’ of Covid vaccine

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With over 2.5 million Israelis already inoculated with three Covid-19 vaccine doses, the national coronavirus czar, Salman Zarka, has said preparations need to begin for an eventual fourth jab due to the virus’ growing variants. … Read More >‘This is life from now on’: Israel’s coronavirus czar warns people to prepare for a ‘fourth injection’ of Covid vaccine

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Taliban asks its fighters to stop shooting in the air after reports of people killed & injured in celebratory gunfire

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The Taliban has instructed its members to refrain from celebratory gunfire in Kabul, describing it as a dangerous and wasteful practice. Reports said civilians were hit when militants fired in the air to mark a combat victory. … Read More >Taliban asks its fighters to stop shooting in the air after reports of people killed & injured in celebratory gunfire

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Syrian air defenses shot down 21 of 24 Israeli missiles fired in latest raid on Damascus, Russian military says

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Syrian air defenses intercepted most of the missiles fired during a recent Israeli raid on Damascus, the Russian military said, noting that 21 projectiles were downed during the attack that was launched from Lebanese airspace. … Read More >Syrian air defenses shot down 21 of 24 Israeli missiles fired in latest raid on Damascus, Russian military says

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‘We want peace, but ready for war’: Panjshir resistance projects confidence as it braces for Taliban offensive (VIDEO)

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A tribal militia in Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley is preparing for major fighting with the new rulers of the country, the Taliban. The group says they want to be left alone, but will push back if attacked. … Read More >‘We want peace, but ready for war’: Panjshir resistance projects confidence as it braces for Taliban offensive (VIDEO)

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40 years of war and poverty create enormous humanitarian need – Red Cross president to RT

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As the UN warns of total collapse in basic services in Afghanistan, with nearly $600mn needed this year to prevent humanitarian catastrophe, RT speaks with Red Cross President Peter Maurer, who is currently in the country. … Read More >40 years of war and poverty create enormous humanitarian need – Red Cross president to RT

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Taliban says it captured key entrance to Panjshir valley, local resistance denies it, as both claim heavy losses on other side

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The Taliban claims its fighters seized a key position at the entrance to the Panjshir valley – the only Afghan province still out of the group’s control. The local resistance denies the Taliban has made any advances. … Read More >Taliban says it captured key entrance to Panjshir valley, local resistance denies it, as both claim heavy losses on other side