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Gaza: possible signs of a second pause in the conflict
There are signs which suggest a potential pause in the Israel-Hamas conflict, although a full ceasefire remains uncertain. Hamas, which has consistently said that it will only free more Israeli hostages in exchange for a permanent…
DRC: crucial elections complicated by technical problems
On 20 December, amid widespread delays and logistical complications, polling stations opened in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Because of the delays, it was decided to extend the voting for a second day. The election…
USA: two possible setbacks for Trump
In New York, Donald Trump's efforts to dismiss the fraud case against him have been met with scepticism from judge Arthur Engoron. Trump is facing allegations of financial fraud related to his business practices. The judge…
Argentina: 13 dead after intense storm
An intense storm in Argentina left at least 13 people dead and others injured in the southwestern port city of BahÃa Blanca. Winds reached up to 140 kilometres (87 miles) per hour in the city on…
