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U.S. has failed the Palestinian people, officials say after vetoed UN vote for Gaza Strip cease-fire – Lifotravel

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U.S. has failed the Palestinian people, officials say after vetoed UN vote for Gaza Strip cease-fire

Palestinians are inspecting the debris at the Jaffa Mosque, which was hit by an Israeli bombardment, in Deir el-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on December 8, 2023, amid continuing battles between Israel and Hamas. (Photo by Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Palestinian officials expressed resounding disappointment after the … Read more

‘Somebody has it wrong’ on U.S. recession risks as oil, gold and Treasurys diverge, fund manager says – Lifotravel

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'Somebody has it wrong' on U.S. recession risks as oil, gold and Treasurys diverge, fund manager says

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., December 7, 2023.  Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Markets are confused over the odds of a U.S. recession, and “somebody has got it wrong,” according to hedge fund manager David Neuhauser. The CIO of Livermore Partners told CNBC on … Read more

China’s cyber army is invading critical U.S. services – Lifotravel

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China’s cyber army is invading critical U.S. services

Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save The Chinese military is ramping up its ability to disrupt key American infrastructure, including power and water utilities as well as communications and transportation systems, according to U.S. officials and industry security officials. Hackers affiliated with China’s People’s Liberation Army have burrowed into the computer … Read more

Israel Presses On With Its Gaza Offensive After U.S. Veto Derails Security Council Efforts To Halt War – Lifotravel

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Israel Presses On With Its Gaza Offensive After U.S. Veto Derails Security Council Efforts To Halt War

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s military pushed ahead with its punishing air and ground offensive in Gaza on Saturday, bolstered by a U.S. veto derailing U.N. Security Council efforts to end the war and word that an emergency sale of $106 million worth of tank ammunition had been approved by Washington. Unable to … Read more

U.S. vetoes UN Security Council demand for immediate ceasefire in Gaza – National | Globalnews.ca – Lifotravel

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U.S. vetoes UN Security Council demand for immediate ceasefire in Gaza - National | Globalnews.ca

The United States on Friday vetoed a proposed United Nations Security Council demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, diplomatically isolating Washington as it shields its ally. Thirteen other members voted in favor of a brief draft resolution, put forward by the United Arab … Read more

U.S. House expels George Santos from Congress after damning ethics report – National | Globalnews.ca – Lifotravel

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U.S. House expels George Santos from Congress after damning ethics report - National | Globalnews.ca

The House voted on Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York after a critical ethics report on his conduct that accused him of converting campaign donations for his own use. He was just the sixth member in the chamber’s history to be ousted by colleagues. The vote to expel was 311-114. Expulsion … Read more

Israel-Gaza war live updates: Israel agrees to U.S. call to protect civilians as pause in fighting is set to end – Lifotravel

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Israel-Gaza war live updates: Israel agrees to U.S. call to protect civilians as pause in fighting is set to end

The pause that has temporarily halted fighting between Israel and Hamas was set to expire at 7 a.m. Friday local time. Although neither side has ruled out extending the pause, there was no announcement of an extension hours before the deadline. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters Thursday, while on a visit to … Read more

U.S assassination plot indictment validates Trudeau on India: ex-CSIS heads | Globalnews.ca – Lifotravel

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U.S assassination plot indictment validates Trudeau on India: ex-CSIS heads | Globalnews.ca

One of Canada’s former top spies says that the American indictment linking an alleged assassination attempt orchestrated by an Indian government employee re-enforces the validity of allegations made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in September. Trudeau alleged that Canada had intelligence that agents of the Indian government may have been involved in the murder of … Read more

Whistleblower alleges failures in medical care at U.S. border facilities – Lifotravel

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Whistleblower alleges failures in medical care at U.S. border facilities

Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save A senior U.S. Customs and Border Protection official Thursday filed a whistleblower complaint with Congress alleging his supervisors failed to adequately monitor the agency’s medical service contractor for staffing shortages, unsafe care and other problems before the May death of an 8-year-old girl in U.S. … Read more

U.S. murder plot allegation a ‘matter of concern’ to India: government spokesperson – National | Globalnews.ca – Lifotravel

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U.S. murder plot allegation a ‘matter of concern’ to India: government spokesperson - National | Globalnews.ca

An Indian government official directed an unsuccessful plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist on U.S. soil, the U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday, in announcing charges against a man accused of orchestrating the attempted murder. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan said Nikhil Gupta, 52, worked with the Indian government employee, whose responsibilities included security and intelligence, … Read more