Israel signals plan to scale back Gaza war operations
Israel indicated it will scale down its Gaza war campaign and skip cease fire talks in Cairo for now. Hamas warned it will not halt fire if Israel withdraws unilaterally, as airstrikes continued, killing 72 Palestinians and expanding the fallout in Rafah amid a large displacement.
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Ethiopia Armenians: Long history and small numbers
In Addis Ababa the St. George Armenian Church records show two funerals per year, a wedding every three years, and a baptism every five, reflecting a shrinking community once 1,200 strong in the 1960s. Vartkes Nalbandian, the church’s acting archdeacon, notes a small but devoted group sustaining the Armenian school, church, and social club as Emperors Haile Selassie and rulers historically welcomed Armenians who settled in Ethiopia over 150 years ago.
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Pistorius brother Carl badly hurt in head on crash
Oscar Pistorius' brother Carl was badly hurt in a road accident on a highway in northern South Africa. The crash was serious but Carl is now out of danger after being transferred to a Pretoria hospital. another car swerved into oncoming traffic, striking his vehicle.
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Rebels raid Arsal in Lebanon seize troops amid Syria conflict
Rebels crossing from Syria raided the border town of Arsal Lebanon killing and capturing security force members. Masked fighters seized the main police station and exchanged captives for detainees, with Lebanese troops returning fire as helicopters flew overhead. Residents reported some police freed while rebels held others and killed two locals.
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Gunmen In Arsal Attack Kill Soldiers In Lebanon
Photo online alleged to show gunmen in Arsal driving away with about a dozen men, two in police uniforms. AP reporting notes gunmen killed two soldiers and wounded several others while the Lebanese army vowed not to yield or stay silent as hostages were taken and detainees demanded.
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