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Biden conveys 'deep concerns' to Israeli premier about possible Rafah offensive

Biden conveys 'deep concerns' to Israeli premier about possible Rafah offensive

US president, Benjamin Netanyahu agree to have their teams meet soon in Washington to discuss ways for targeting Hamas, securing Egypt-Gaza border without operation in Rafah, says White House

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10 people killed in Haiti amid ongoing tensions
19.03.2024

10 people killed in Haiti amid ongoing tensions

People die in exchange of gunfire between armed gangs in Petion-Ville on outskirts of Port-au-Prince, according to local media

Ukrainian president, US Senator meet as Congress remains divided over funding Kyiv
19.03.2024

Ukrainian president, US Senator meet as Congress remains divided over funding Kyiv

Continued support of Ukraine by international partners, particularly US, ‘now more important than ever,’ says Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Trump cannot find anyone to secure bond for $454M civil fraud ruling, attorneys say
18.03.2024

Trump cannot find anyone to secure bond for $454M civil fraud ruling, attorneys say

Ex-president risks having state authorities sell of parts of his business empire if he cannot secure bond, or pay from his coffers

US urges 'restraint' to ensure civilians are not harmed amid strikes in Pakistan and Afghanistan
18.03.2024

US urges 'restraint' to ensure civilians are not harmed amid strikes in Pakistan and Afghanistan

US says it 'deeply' regrets loss of life during attack in Pakistan by militants and loss of civilian lives during strike in Afghanistan

Biden says Israel 'should not' invade Rafah during call with Netanyahu: White House
18.03.2024

Biden says Israel 'should not' invade Rafah during call with Netanyahu: White House

Israel agrees to send team to Washington 'to hear US concerns about Israel's current Rafah planning, and to lay out an alternative approach,' says senior official