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Issued on: 29/01/2024 – 14:34Modified: 29/01/2024 – 14:58 05:20 The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) said on Monday that it would not be able to continue operations in Gaza and across the region beyond the end of February if funding were not resumed. A string of countries including the United States, Germany and Britain have paused their funding to the aid agency in the wake of allegations that 12 UNRWA staff were involved in the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas in southern Israel. Irris Makler, France 24’s correspondent in Jerusalem, has the latest. Read more on related topics: Source…

Back to homepage / Shows / Focus Issued on: 29/01/2024 – 12:58 05:55 Focus © France 24 Germany’s far-right AfD (Alternative für Deutschland) party is gaining momentum. For the past few months, it has been capitalising on widespread fears among the population over the war in Ukraine, immigration and inflation, as well as the challenges faced by the ruling coalition. The AfD has been on the radar of German intelligence services for several years, and some regional branches of the party are clearly identified as a threat due to their radicalism. But it was the revelations from investigative media outlet…

Back to homepage / Shows / arts24 Issued on: 29/01/2024 – 16:36 11:13 arts24 © FRANCE 24 British singer-songwriter Declan McKenna broke into the music industry in 2015 as a socially conscious teen with his track “Brazil”, which called out football’s governing body FIFA. On February 9, he’ll be releasing his third studio album “What Happened To The Beach?”, inspired by his time spent writing in California. He tells us more about this chilled and multifaceted record. We also check out new releases by French electro superstars Justice, Belgian rapper Shay and indie rock outfit The Smile. Read more on…

Issued on: 29/01/2024 – 15:28Modified: 29/01/2024 – 15:53 05:53 Attack on US troops in Jordan © France 24 The White House on Monday vowed a “very consequential response” to a drone attack on a base in Jordan that killed three American troops, with President Joe Biden blaming Iran-backed militants. France 24’s Wassim Nasr takes a look at whether the attack could prove a turning point for the highly volatile region. Read more on related topics: Source link

Fighting between rival communities in a disputed region claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan has killed 54 people, including two UN peacekeepers, the United Nations said on Monday, calling for calm.  Issued on: 29/01/2024 – 16:48 2 min The clashes in Abyei, a contested oil-rich territory straddling the border of both countries, broke out at the weekend, according to local authorities.The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) said it “strongly condemns these attacks against civilians and peacekeepers”.”Currently, according to local authorities, 52 civilians have lost their lives, while 64 others are said to be gravely wounded,” it…

Issued on: 29/01/2024 – 16:13 You are probably familiar with the blood types A, B, AB and O. But have you heard of the “Bombay” or “Vel negative” blood types? In this Science segment, we tell you more about rare blood types and why blood banks need to increase the diversity of their samples.  Source link

Issued on: 29/01/2024 – 15:33Modified: 29/01/2024 – 15:56 01:24 Israel’s allegations that 12 employees of a United Nations agency were involved in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack have led to several countries to cut off funding. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, known as UNRWA, employs thousands of staffers and provides vital aid and services to millions of people across the Middle East. In Gaza, it has been the main supplier of food, water and shelter to civilians during the Israel-Hamas war. Read more on related topics: Source link

The White House on Monday vowed a “very consequential response” to a drone attack on a base in Jordan that killed three American troops, with President Joe Biden blaming Iran-backed militants. Issued on: 29/01/2024 – 15:34Modified: 29/01/2024 – 15:37 3 min They were the first US military deaths in an attack in the region since the Israel-Hamas war began. Though the casualties raised fears of an escalating conflict, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Washington is not seeking a wider Middle East war.Iran said it had nothing to do with the attack and denied US and British accusations that it…

Back to homepage / Shows / Truth or Fake Issued on: 26/01/2024 – 22:40 04:53 TRUTH OR FAKE © FRANCE 24 A video has gone viral on social media, claiming to show booby-trapped cans of food being dropped over the Gazan people by the Israeli military, at a time when they are suffering from what the UN calls “catastrophic hunger.” But are these actually explosives, and can they be linked to the Israeli army? In this edition of Truth or Fake, Vedika Bahl explains what we know about these metal containers, with the help of an arms specialist. Read more…

An Israeli document obtained Monday spelled out allegations against a dozen UN employees the country says participated in Hamas’ Oct. 7 assault – claiming seven stormed into Israeli territory, including two who participated in kidnappings. Issued on: 29/01/2024 – 13:53 4 min The allegations against staffers with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees prompted Western countries to freeze funds vital for the body, which is a lifeline for desperate Palestinians in Gaza. The UN fired nine of the 12 accused workers and condemned “the abhorrent alleged acts” of staff members.The accusations come after years of tensions between Israel and the…