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United Nations to vote on demand for fast Gaza ceasefire regardless of U.S., Israel opposition

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United Nations to vote on demand for fast Gaza ceasefire regardless of U.S., Israel opposition

The United Nations General Assembly will vote on Thursday on a draft resolution that demands an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in the war in Gaza after the United States vetoed a similar effort in the Security Council last week. The 193-member General Assembly is likely to adopt the text with overwhelming support, diplomats say, … Read more

Miguel Uribe, chief of Colombian proper opposition, shot in Bogota

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Miguel Uribe, chief of Colombian proper opposition, shot in Bogota

BOGOTA — Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot Saturday in Bogota, according to the government and his party. There was no immediate confirmation of his condition. The 39-year-old senator is a member of the opposition conservative Democratic Center party, founded by former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe. The two men are not related. According to … Read more