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Israel and Hezbollah traded heavy fire on Tuesday, defying international calls for de-escalation during a second day of clashes that Lebanon said claimed hundreds of lives.
Biden urges world to 'stop arming generals' in Sudan
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday urged all countries to cut off weapons supplies to rival generals in Sudan, as the UN chief said he regretted inaction in stopping a war that has triggered a major humanitarian crisis.
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Israel said it launched a new wave of "extensive" strikes Tuesday against Lebanon's Hezbollah, after hundreds were killed the day before when clashes sparked by the nearly year-long Gaza war intensified.
Biden warns against clinging to power in UN farewell
Joe Biden gave a somber farewell address to the United Nations on Tuesday, using his own decision to drop out of the US presidential election to warn of the dangers of autocrats clinging to power around the globe.
Alarm grows as Israel launches new strikes on Lebanon
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Biden warns at UN against 'full-scale war' over Lebanon
US President Joe Biden asked world leaders Tuesday to prevent "full-scale war" over Lebanon, as clashes escalated between Israel and Hezbollah, prompting the UN chief to warn of a situation "on the brink."
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UN says tens of thousands flee Lebanon strikes
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New Israeli strikes on Lebanon after 558 killed
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Sri Lanka's new leader appoints cabinet ahead of expected snap polls
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Biden bids farewell to UN, in shadow of Trump
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New Israeli strikes on Lebanon after 492 killed
Israel announced dozens of new air strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon Tuesday, a day after 492 people, including 35 children, were killed in the deadliest bombardment since a devastating war in 2006.
Hong Kong, Shanghai lead markets rally after China stimulus
Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks led gains across Asia and Europe on Tuesday after China unveiled fresh stimulus measures as the country's leaders struggle to kickstart growth in the world's number two economy.
Sri Lanka's new leader to call snap parliamentary polls
Sri Lanka's new leftist president is expected to call a snap parliamentary election ahead of his plans to renegotiate the bankrupt island nation's unpopular International Monetary Fund bailout programme.
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IMF says ready for talks with Sri Lanka's new leftist government
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Hong Kong, Shanghai rally on China stimulus on mixed day for markets
Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Tuesday after China unveiled fresh stimulus measures as the country's leaders struggle to kickstart growth in the world's number two economy.
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Ghana a long way off from gender equality despite new law
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