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Myanmar Earthquake Adds to Struggles in War-Torn Nation
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Myanmar Earthquake Adds to Struggles in War-Torn Nation

Friday's earthquake occurred in a country already scarred by civil war and previous natural disasters. People are struggling to survive, says Rico Wallenta, the Swedish Red Cross's envoy in Myanmar
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Claim Over 20 Lives Overnight
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Israeli Strikes on Gaza Claim Over 20 Lives Overnight

Further 20 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip during the night to Tuesday, according to information from the hospitals in the Palestinian area.
Over 60 Dead in Latest Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza, Red Cross Hit
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Over 60 Dead in Latest Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza, Red Cross Hit

More than 60 people have been killed in Israeli bombings of the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, according to the Palestinian authorities. One of the Red Cross's buildings in southern Gaza has been damaged in the attacks
Sweden provides 300 million to Gaza
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Sweden provides 300 million to Gaza

Against the background of "the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza", the government has decided on a new support package of 300 million kronor, targeted at the civilian population on the Strip.
Over 1,000 dead in Syria – reports of massacres
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Over 1,000 dead in Syria – reports of massacres

At least 745 civilians from the Alawite minority in Syria have been killed by security forces and allies over the past three days, according to the British-based Syrian Human Rights Observatory (SOHR). "This is one of the largest massacres in the Syrian conflict," says SOHR chief Rami Abdulrahman in a statement
UN Urges De-escalation as Israel Expands West Bank Offensive
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UN Urges De-escalation as Israel Expands West Bank Offensive

Israel's military has killed three militant Palestinians while expanding the offensive on the occupied West Bank to new parts of the city of Jenin, the army announces.
"Man with the Golden Arm: How One Blood Donor Saved Millions"
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"Man with the Golden Arm: How One Blood Donor Saved Millions"

Thanks to a rare antibody, Australian James Harrison's blood saved the lives of over two million children. Now, the "man with the golden arm" has passed away at the age of 88, reports GP
UNICEF: "Truly Terrifying Situation"
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UNICEF: "Truly Terrifying Situation"

Israel's decision to stop the introduction of humanitarian aid to Gaza is being criticized. Most people here are dependent on the aid shipments, says Unicef's spokesperson Salim Oweis, on site in Gaza, to TT
The Alarm from the West Bank: Resembles Gaza More and More
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The Alarm from the West Bank: Resembles Gaza More and More

Shooting at ambulances, volunteers with bulletproof vests and hundreds of roadblocks hindering the life-saving work. The situation on the West Bank is increasingly resembling that in Gaza, according to the Swedish Red Cross Secretary-General Ulrika Modéer
Identified Dead Hostages – Palestinians Released
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Identified Dead Hostages – Palestinians Released

Terror-labelled Hamas has handed over four dead hostages to Israel, confirms the Israeli government. At the same time, convoys with hundreds of released Palestinian prisoners left Israeli prisons
Russia: Agreement with Ukraine on evacuation in Kursk
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Russia: Agreement with Ukraine on evacuation in Kursk

An agreement has been reached between Russia, Ukraine, and the Red Cross to evacuate civilians from Kursk, according to Russia's human rights commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova. Ukraine has not commented on the information
Israel halted exchange – threatens Hamas
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Israel halted exchange – threatens Hamas

Hamas released, as agreed, six living hostages on Saturday. Israel was to release more than 600 Palestinian prisoners in exchange, but has postponed the release
Six hostages freed – six fates in Hamas captivity
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Six hostages freed – six fates in Hamas captivity

Terror-labelled Hamas has released six more hostages: six fates in dreadful captivity.
More hostages released by Hamas
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More hostages released by Hamas

Hamas has released more living hostages in one of the last steps of the fragile ceasefire's first phase. Several have been paraded before crowds in Gaza and then taken to Israel
Israel: The Hostage Children Were Killed "With Premeditation"
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Israel: The Hostage Children Were Killed "With Premeditation"

The two children whose remains Israel has received back from Hamas "were killed with bare hands by terrorists". This is stated by the Israeli military
Israel in mourning as bodies of hostages are handed over
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Israel in mourning as bodies of hostages are handed over

Hamas has handed over four dead Israeli hostages, including a mother and her two children. "A whole nation's hearts are in shambles", said Israel's President
New Exchange: Hundreds of Palestinians for Hostages
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New Exchange: Hundreds of Palestinians for Hostages

They were pale and dressed in training clothes when they were forced up onto a stage before the release from the terrorist-stamped Hamas. Three more from the hostage group held in Gaza have been released
Freed Hostage Testifies to Starvation in Gaza
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Freed Hostage Testifies to Starvation in Gaza

American-Israeli Keith Siegel, who was captured by Hamas in the terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, and released on February 1 this year, tells that he was subjected to starvation and torture during his time as a hostage.
New Israeli anger as hostages were paraded on stage
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New Israeli anger as hostages were paraded on stage

Three men from Hamas, who were being held as hostages, have been released in the latest phase of the Gaza ceasefire. In return, Israel is releasing 183 so-called security prisoners
UN condemns Rwanda's support to M23 militia
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UN condemns Rwanda's support to M23 militia

The UN Human Rights Council condemns Rwanda's support to rebel militias in eastern Congo-Kinshasa and will establish an expert group to investigate human rights violations.
Two years later – half a million without proper housing
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Two years later – half a million without proper housing

Despite the fact that two years have passed since one of Turkey's largest disasters, nearly half a million people still live in temporary container homes. Not even half of all houses have been rebuilt for those affected
Niger orders Red Cross to leave the country
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Niger orders Red Cross to leave the country

The ruling military junta in Niger has ordered the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to leave the country immediately, according to a source.
The Red Cross stops selling Shein clothes
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The Red Cross stops selling Shein clothes

Three hostages released – prisoners freed from Israel
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Three hostages released – prisoners freed from Israel

Three men who were held hostage by terrorist-stamped Hamas have been released and allowed to return to Israel. After the release, Israel has released Palestinians who have been imprisoned in Israeli prisons
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