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Blinken to assess Ethiopia peace drive in top U.S. visit since Tigray war: Blinken will talk with officials, humanitarian groups on the peace deal that halted ...
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Blinken to assess Ethiopia peace drive in top U.S. visit since Tigray war
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Africa: Blinken to Meet Ethiopia and AU Leaders in Addis and to Make First-Ever Niger Visit by a U.S. Secre...
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Blinken to assess Ethiopia peace drive in top U.S. visit since Tigray war: Blinken will talk with officials, humanitarian groups on the peace deal that halted ...
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Blinken to assess Ethiopia peace drive in top U.S. visit since Tigray war
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Blinken to Visit Ethiopia & Niger with Focus on Ending Conflict: Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will visit Addis Ababa on March 14 and 15 to hold talks with ...
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Blinken to Visit Ethiopia & Niger with Focus on Ending Conflict
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Blinken to travel to Ethiopia, Niger next week: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Ethiopia next week, the State Department said on Friday ...
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Blinken to travel to Ethiopia, Niger next week
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Africa: Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee On the Secretary's Upcoming Travel to Ethiopia a...
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Africa: Blinken Headed to Ethiopia, Niger: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Ethiopia next week to advance a fragile peace process ...
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Blinken to visit Ethiopia next week for peace talks: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Ethiopia next week to discuss peace efforts to ...
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Blinken to visit Ethiopia next week for peace talks
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US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
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Netanyahu Resists U.S. Plan to Cut Off Aid to Israeli Military Unit: After months of inaction, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is poised to bar U.S ...
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Netanyahu Resists U.S. Plan to Cut Off Aid to Israeli Military Unit
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Blinken says no ‘double standard’ for Israel ahead of expected sanctions on military unit
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What is Israel’s Netzah Yehuda battalion, and why could it face U.S. aid cuts?: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to cut military aid to Israel’s ...
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.

  • The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.

  • War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.

  • Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
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Blinken: No double standard on Israel and human rights: Blinken said the Department will have "more to say" about Israel's adherence to the Leahy ...
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Blinken: No double standard on Israel and human rights
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Netanyahu angry: USA apparently planning sanctions against Israeli battalion: Some time ago, a battalion of the Israeli armed forces was targeted by the US State ...
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Israel presses the U.S. to reconsider sanctions against IDF battalion: Israeli officials said they are highly concerned it could lead to more sanctions on other ...
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Israel presses the U.S. to reconsider sanctions against IDF battalion
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Beijing Race Under Scrutiny As Video Suggests Runners Helped Chinese Winner: Organizers are investigating the results of the Beijing Half Marathon ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
  • Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.

  • A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.

  • The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.

  • The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
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FM Israel Katz: 'Stop Iran before it's too late': The message was reiterated in both French and Hebrew. Tagged on the post were US Secretary of ...
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FM Israel Katz: 'Stop Iran before it's too late'
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Blinken Hasn't Ended Aid for Israeli Military Units Tied to Killings, Rapes | Common Dreams
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Blinken Has Not Sanctioned Israeli Units Linked to Killings, Rapes Despite Staff Recommendations
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US warns China not to aid Russia's war efforts | Blinken to raise concerns during China visit
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Israel aghast as US said poised to sanction IDF unit with history of abuses: Report says Blinken to target Netzah Yehuda battalion for violence against West Bank ...
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Blinken to Jewish leaders: Escalation with Iran is not in U.S. or Israel's interests
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Blinken says he’s made decision on Israeli human rights violations in West Bank: Israeli security units are accused of human rights violations ...
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Blinken says he’s made decision on Israeli human rights violations in West ...
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Blinken to raise risks for American travelers on trip to Beijing: The Biden administration is unlikely to ease high-level travel warnings for China unless the ...
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Blinken to raise risks for American travelers on trip to Beijing
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Donors pledge $630 million for conflict-hit Ethiopia | Africanews: A United Nations-backed gathering raised pledges of almost $630 million for Ethiopia's ...
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Donors pledge $630 million for conflict-hit Ethiopia | Africanews
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US: There’s a serious hostage deal on the table, ball is in Hamas's court: “Hamas could move forward with this immediately and get a ceasefire that would ...
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US: There’s a serious hostage deal on the table, ball is in Hamas's ...
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US says ‘no evidence’ of Gaza genocide, but wants Israel to deliver on aid long-term
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US says ‘no evidence’ of Gaza genocide, but wants Israel to deliver on aid ...
Quick Glance: Overcoming Hamas Challenge Amid Israel's Approach to Victory
  • Despite the Israeli prime minister's assertion of being on the brink of defeating Hamas, indications suggest the cruel terror group will emerge undefeated.

  • Persistently emphasizing relentless pursuit of 'total victory,' Netanyahu's aspirations may not align with reality.

  • Hamas stands as a sophisticated underground organization - in the most literal and metaphorical sense.

  • Israel's failure to devise a post-war strategic plan for governing Gaza echoes the missteps of the Americans in Baghdad in 2003.
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Blinken: ‘Ukraine will become a member of NATO’: Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed the U.S. commitment for Ukraine to eventually join NATO but held ...
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Blinken: ‘Ukraine will become a member of NATO’
Quick Glance: NATO Exposes Russian Spies in Brussels
  • In recent years, NATO has expelled suspected Russian spies from its headquarters in Brussels.

  • Secretary General Stoltenberg confirms the expulsions without providing specific numbers.

  • German politicians like Strack-Zimmermann and von Notz call for better security measures against espionage.

  • Kiesewetter describes the Russian intelligence system as offensive-aggressive and praises NATO's response.
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Blinken: Israeli offers to increase aid to Gaza may not be sufficient: Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that Israel’s efforts to increase aid to ...
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Blinken: Israeli offers to increase aid to Gaza may not be sufficient
Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
  • Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.

  • The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.

  • The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.

  • The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.
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Ethiopian distance runner and Olympic finalist Zerfe Wondemagegn banned 5 years for doping | Africanews
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Ethiopian distance runner and Olympic finalist Zerfe Wondemagegn banned 5 ...
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Conflict in Ethiopia eases, but millions there still face risk of starvation: As Ethiopia continues to face one of the worst droughts in recent history ...
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Conflict in Ethiopia eases, but millions there still face risk of ...
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Nothing to see here: US, Israel go radio silent on strike against Iran: The Israeli strike on Iranian air defense radar site was limited in scope.
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Nothing to see here: US, Israel go radio silent on strike against Iran
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Ethiopia Back on the Brink: How Abiy’s Reckless Ambition—and Emirati Meddling—Are Fueling Chaos in the Horn
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Peres Jepchirchir wins London Marathon in world record time : Jepchirchir broke Mary Keitany's women's only world record time of 2:17:01.
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Peres Jepchirchir wins London Marathon in world record time
Quick Glance: Jepchirchir Sets New Record, Claims Victory at London Marathon
  • Jepchirchir won the 44th London Marathon, breaking the women's-only world record. She crossed the finish line in front of Buckingham Palace in two hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds.

  • Munyao clinched the men's race in 2:04.01, marking his most significant career triumph. Bekele secured the second position with a time of 2:04.15.

  • The participation of around 50,000 runners made this edition of the London Marathon the largest event along the River Thames.
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China, Türkiye must dissuade Iran from retaliating against Israel — Blinken: Top American diplomat Antony Blinken tells his Chinese, Turkish, Saudi ...
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David Cameron to meet with Blinken, Congressional leaders to ‘reaffirm’ efforts to support Ukraine
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Opinion | Antony Blinken’s Ahistorical Advice for Israel: Raids and airstrikes can be tactically effective, but they don’t amount to a strategy for winning a war ...
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Opinion | Antony Blinken’s Ahistorical Advice for Israel
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Is Iran preparing for war with Israel?: Confusion over the closure of airspace over Tehran
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Blinken asks China, counterparts in Middle East to rein in Iran on Israel: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has asked China’s foreign minister and other ...
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Blinken asks China, counterparts in Middle East to rein in Iran on Israel
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US, New Zealand Pledge Closer Ties Amid China Tension in Pacific: New Zealand and the US have pledged to work more closely together on common challenges ...
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US, New Zealand Pledge Closer Ties Amid China Tension in Pacific
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Middle East crisis: Blinken asks China to assert influence to dissuade Iran from striking Israel
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Blinken says Ukraine will be NATO member - Europe - The Jakarta Post
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Sara Hall Finishes 15th at the 2024 Boston Marathon: On her 41st birthday, the veteran marathoner placed second American—and raised funds for women in Ethiopia.
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Sara Hall Finishes 15th at the 2024 Boston Marathon
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Blinken says US ‘not involved in any offensive operation’: CAPRI, Italy: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday refused to comment on reports of an ...
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Blinken says US ‘not involved in any offensive operation’
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US top diplomat Blinken asks China, Saudi Arabia, others to rein in Iran on Israel
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Ethiopian singer Muluken Melesse dies at 73: One of the most popular Ethiopian vocalists of the late 20th century, he rose to fame at a time of great political ...
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Ethiopian singer Muluken Melesse dies at 73
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At G7, Blinken seeks European support for pressure on China: CAPRI: The United States urged European powers to increase pressure on China at a G7 foreign ...
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At G7, Blinken seeks European support for pressure on China
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Betrayal: How US President Joe Biden is undermining Israel - opinion: This is a breathtaking betrayal of Israel by Biden, who clearly cares more about his poll ...
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