Day: 17 November 2022
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Gaza: At least 21 killed in Jabalia refugee camp fire
At least 10 children have died in a building in the Jabalia refugee camp – the biggest in Gaza.
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Adnan Oktar: TV cult preacher jailed for 8,658 years in Turkey
Adnan Oktar has been convicted of sexual assault and abuse of minors in Turkey.
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Israel PM-elect Netanyahu’s deal plans to bolster settlements
Benjamin Netanyahu’s deal with a far-right ally could inflame tensions with Palestinians and allies.
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Haiti: Canadian accused of plot to topple Jovenel Moise government
The plot to topple Jovenel Moise’s government was unrelated to his killing, Canadian police say.
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Nancy Pelosi stands down as leader of US House Democrats
The 82-year-old has led the party in the lower chamber of Congress for almost two decades.
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Alaa Abdel Fattah badly affected by hunger strike – family
Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah’s sister says his health deteriorated when he stopped eating and drinking.
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Iran protests: Nine-year-old boy shot dead by security forces – source
Kian Pirfalak is one of the youngest recent fatalities, though state media blames a “terror attack”.
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What awaits Brittney Griner in Russian penal colony?
The US basketball player is believed to be in a remote jail 500km (310 miles) south-east of Moscow.
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Charlize Theron condemned for saying Afrikaans is dying language
The Hollywood star grew up speaking Afrikaans – many fellow South Africans are outraged by her comments.
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Spain’s new sex abuse law sparks jail terms row
A law brought in after a gang rape case prompts lawyers to get some sex abusers’ jail terms cut.