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In his first speech since being elected Hamas political chief, Khalil al-Hayya called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
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The French Foreign Ministry and Interior Ministry are quietly exploring alternative sanctions against the pro-Russian CNews personality, former head of Russia Today France, a chan…
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