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Satellite photos show new port construction in Gaza Strip for US-led aid operation
The building of a new port in the Gaza Strip ahead of a U.S. military-led operation to bring more desperately needed food and other aid into the besieged enclave as Israel's war on Hamas grinds on is well underway, according to satellite images analyzed Thursday by The Associated Press. The port sits just southwest of Gaza City, which once was the territory's most-populous area before the Israeli ground offensive rolled through, pushing over 1 million people south toward the town of Rafah on the Egyptian border. Its construction comes as Israel faces widespread international criticism over the slow trickle of aid into the area, where the United Nations says at least a quarter of the population sits on the brink of starvation.
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FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement
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U.S. labor secretary says UAW win at Tennessee Volkswagen plant shows southern workers back unions
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Gay actor's speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his 'lifestyle'
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A US citizen facing drug charges in Russia appears in court. His case was adjourned until mid-May
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Associated Press
German lawmakers assail far-right party over alleged China, Russia links following spying arrest
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Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station
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Chinese ship remains prime suspect in damage to Baltic Sea gas pipeline that reopened this week
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USA TODAY
Robert Irwin, son of 'Crocodile Hunter', reveals snail species in Australia named for him
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Hamas releases video of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin in proof he survived Oct. 7 injuries
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US Supreme Court weighs Trump claim of 'absolute immunity'
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AFP
Stocks fall as tech shares sink, US economy slows
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French students protest again after police break up pro-Palestinian demo
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Reuters
Haiti PM Henry steps down as transitional government takes power
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