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It's Gaza's largest hospital, sheltering and treating thousands of Palestinians even as Israel attacks it.
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Bangladesh garment worker killed during pay protests
Police use tear gas and rubber bullets to break up protests by hundreds of workers who rejected pay rise.
Bangladesh garment workers ‘frustrated’ by gov’t wage hike after protests
The minimum wage increase comes after weeks of the worst protests in a decade hit Bangladesh's major industrial areas.
Ohio leads as abortion rights drive string of victories in US elections
Pro-abortion rights candidates and legislation have won in Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Poet Rupi Kaur snubs White House over support for Israel’s Gaza bombardment
The poet slammed US support for 'the collective punishment of a trapped civilian population'.
G7 calls for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza
G7 foreign ministers balance criticism of Hamas, support of Israel and push for 'urgent action' to help Gaza civilians.
Red Cross ‘deeply troubled’ as aid convoy attacked in Gaza City
A convoy carrying "lifesaving medical supplies" has come under fire in Gaza City.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 33
As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 33rd day, these are the main developments.
More Israeli attacks, more death and destruction in Gaza
At least 10,328 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza in Israeli attacks since October 7.
The third 2024 US presidential Republican debate: Here’s what to expect
The third debate could be one of the last opportunities for Trump’s opponents to make a dent in his popularity.
ISIL claims Kabul bus attack targeting Shia Muslims
Attacks against Afghanistan's historically oppressed Shia Hazara community are rising.
US House votes to censure Rashida Tlaib over Israel-Hamas war comments
House votes 234-188 to reprimand Tlaib, the only Palestinian American in Congress, who said she would not be silenced.
Yusef Salaam elected unopposed to a central Harlem district in US
Wrongly convicted as a teenager over a 1989 rape, Salaam campaigned on easing poverty and tackling gentrification.
Optus outage cuts mobile phone network, internet for millions in Australia
Sudden nationwide outage hits Optus, country's second largest network operator.
Top judge demoted in Indonesia after ruling favouring president’s son
Panel investigating ruling on election laws finds Anwar Usman, the president's brother-in-law, broke ethics code.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 623
As the war enters its 623rd day, these are the main developments.
US says does not support Israeli ‘reoccupation’ of Gaza after war
National Security Council spokesperson says Biden believes Israeli occupation of Gaza 'not the the right thing to do'.
More than a month without water, food and healthcare in Gaza
The United Nations says the enclave's health, sanitation, water and food services are nearing the 'breaking point'.
Hundreds of foreign passport holders leave Gaza for Egypt
Palestinian dual nationals among those leaving through Rafah crossing, only one from Gaza not on the border with Israel.
Biden’s outreach to US Arabs and Muslims ‘falling flat’ amid Gaza war
Anger is growing, even as US administration holds meetings with advocates and announces anti-Islamophobia strategy.