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'Biden is our only hope': Thousands of Israelis urge hostage deal
Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv Saturday to demand acceptance of a ceasefire and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden, with many fearing the premier would reject the proposal.Campaign group the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said in a statement: "In light of President Biden's speech last night, we will demand that the Israeli government immediately approve the (hostage release deal) and bring all the hostages home at once.
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Factbox-India general election 2024: Promises of Modi's party
Here are some of the main promises made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in its election manifesto and at campaign rallies. Modi is expected to win a third straight term after voting in the general election that ended on Saturday, exit polls showed. The BJP's manifesto promises a national code that will replace religion-specific civil laws in the country, a move many Muslims say is aimed at curbing centuries-old religious practices that th
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Orban holds mass 'peace' rally as EU elections near
Tens of thousands of Hungarians rallied at a "peace march" Saturday called by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is increasingly stoking fears of a war between the West and Russia he blames on Brussels and NATO, ahead of EU elections next week.In recent weeks, Orban has ramped up his rhetoric, accusing Brussels and NATO of fuelling the war in Ukraine by providing support.
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Israel pounds Gaza after Biden outlines ceasefire plan
Israeli forces hammered Rafah in southern Gaza with tanks and artillery Saturday, hours after US President Joe Biden said Israel was offering a new roadmap towards a full ceasefire.In his first major address outlining a possible end to the nearly eight-month war, the US president said Israel's three-stage offer would begin with a six-week phase that would see Israeli forces withdraw from all populated areas of Gaza.
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El Salvador's 'all-powerful' Bukele sworn in for second term
El Salvador's gang-busting President Nayib Bukele was sworn in for a second term Saturday, more popular -- and more powerful -- than ever.- The president will have even more power in his second term, after the legislature approved a reform that will make it easier for him to push through constitutional changes.
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Zelensky arrives at Singapore security forum
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at a Singapore security forum on Saturday as he seeks to rally support for Kyiv while a Russian offensive gains ground.- 'Just peace' - Ukraine is struggling to hold back a Russian ground offensive in the Kharkiv region, where Moscow recently made its largest territorial gains in 18 months.
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India PM Modi appears set to triumph as voting ends in marathon election
India's Hindu-nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi looked set to win a third straight landslide election victory on Saturday at the close of a six-week general election bedevilled by searing heatwaves.- 'Stay hydrated' - India voted in seven phases over six weeks to ease the immense logistical burden of staging an election in the world's most populous country.
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