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One of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospitals, Kamal Adwan in Beit Lahia, is “suffering from a stifling siege,” Gaza’s Health Ministry said Friday after Israeli forces stormed inside and removed health workers, patients and family members, as military vehicles surrounded the hospital. “The operating and surgical departments, laboratory, maintenance, and emergency units have been completely […]
Im Weltcup wartet Österreichs Ski-Team in diesem WM-Winter noch auf den ersten Sieg. Auf der Nebenbühne im Europacup räumen die Österreicher derweil kräftig ab und fahren der Konkurrenz um die Ohren. Innerhalb von 48 Stunden durften die ÖSV-Hoffnungsträger gleich fünf Siege feiern. Am Freitag dominierten die Österreicherinnen die beiden Europacup-Abfahrten in St.Moritz. Im ersten Rennen […]
UMM AL-FAHM, Israel (AP) — Israel’s yearlong crackdown against Palestinian citizens who speak out against the war in Gaza is prompting many to self-censor out of fear of being jailed and further marginalized in society, while some still find ways to dissent — carefully. Ahmed Khalefa’s life turned upside down after he was charged with […]
The Louis Blanc, piloted by Eugène Farcot. Part of the Balloon Post. Historical Context: The Franco-Prussian War and the Siege of Paris The Franco-Prussian War began in 1870, with Prussian forces quickly overwhelming French defenses. By September, Paris was completely encircled by Prussian troops, cutting off communication with the rest of the country. The Government […]