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Clashes between rival militias in Libya kill 47

CAIRO: Clashes between rival Libyan militias fighting for control of the international airport in the capital, Tripoli, have killed 47 people over the past 24 hours, Libya’s health ministry said. The ministry said on its website late Sunday that the fighting also left 120 people wounded. It... read more »

Gaza toll reaches 316 as UN chief heads to region

GAZA CITY – Palestinian Territories: Israeli air strikes killed 20 people in Gaza on Saturday, taking the death toll to more than 300, as UN chief Ban Ki-moon headed to the region to bolster truce efforts. The new peace push came as Israel stood poised to intensify a ground operation inside... read more »

35 more terrorists killed in NWA air strikes

RAWALPINDI: At least 35 more militants were killed in the air strikes carried out by jet fighters in the valley of Shawal in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) on Wednesday morning, Geo News reported. Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that as the operation Zarb-e-Azb continued in the tribal... read more »

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