Who was Rifaat al-Assad, commander of Syria’s 1982 Hama massacre?
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Canada detains Israeli ex-soldier and comedian over Gaza complaint
Israeli comedian and former soldier Guy Hochman was detained in Toronto after complaints over his conduct in Gaza.
Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed in Israel’s attacks on Gaza
Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed in Israel’s attacks on Gaza The three journalists worked for a committee supervising Egyptian aid in Gaza and were documenting a newly set-up camp.…
Fact-checking US President Trump’s speech marking one year in office
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Trump says he wants ‘ownership’ of Greenland, but ‘won’t use force’
Donald Trump said the US needs “ownership” of Greenland, but he “won’t use force” to acquire the territory.
‘Stripped naked’: Yemeni detainee recounts torture in UAE-run prison
‘Stripped naked’: Yemeni detainee recounts torture in UAE-run prison Ali Hassan Ali, a Yemeni man who spent more than two years in detention in secret prisons, seeks justice. info By…
Can Europe break with Trump? A tale of energy, defence, economic dependence
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Syrian army takes control of camp holding thousands linked to ISIL
Syrian army takes control of camp holding thousands linked to ISIL SDF chief Mazloum Abdi urged US-led coalition to ‘bear responsibilities’ for securing facilities coming under gov’t control. Syrian government…
EU parliament refers Mercosur free trade deal to bloc’s top court
EU parliament refers Mercosur free trade deal to bloc’s top court The Court of Justice of the EU will determine if the accord with South America is compatible with the…
Greenland’s strategic position in seven maps: Why Trump wants the island
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