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PALESTINE

‘They hung me like a pig on a stick’: Jewish-American journalist recalls torture in Israeli jail

Noa Avishag Schnall, a Jewish-American journalist who was detained in the occupied territories after joining the Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), has described witnessing and personally experiencing torture alongside Palestinian detainees in an Israeli prison.

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RUSSIA

Russia test-fires 'advanced' intercontinental ballistic missile

Russia says it has successfully test-launched an "advanced" intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

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SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi crown prince not attending Queen Elizabeth’s funeral amid intl. outcry against his visit

The UK’s invitation to Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman had ignited a wave of protests and criticism from Saudi dissidents and human rights groups.

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CHINA

Chinese Taipei has 'no right’ to join UN: China

China strongly criticizes the United States' efforts to increase Chinese Taipei's role at the United Nations, saying the self-ruled island has "no right" to join the world body.

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AFGHANISTAN

Taliban ask to address UN General Assembly, name new envoy

The Taliban have asked to address world leaders at this week’s UN General Assembly.

Afghanistan

FRANCE

Turnout low as France votes in new Macron, Le Pen test

France is voting in the second round of regional elections seen as a test for centrist President Emmanuel Macron and the far-right of Marine Le Pen.

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POLITICS

‘Iran elections showed deep-running ties between people, establishment’

Lebanese journalist says lively popular participation in Iran’s elections showed “deep-running connection” between people and establishment.

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VENEZUELA

Venezuela opposition figures in talks to run in parliamentary vote: Turkey

Two prominent Venezuelan opposition figures are in talks with the government of President Nicolas Maduro to run in upcoming parliamentary elections, which several opposition parties have planned to boycott, a Turkish official has announced.

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