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In this image made from video supplied by South Africa's Presidency, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses BRICS leaders for a virtual meeting of leaders of developing countries Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. Ramaphosa accused Israel of war crimes, condemned Hamas for its attack on Israeli civilians that sparked the conflict and said both sides were guilty of violating international law. (South Africa Presidency via AP Photo)

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South African leader accuses Israel of war crimes. Putin and Xi strike more cautious note at meeting
By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press
Tue,11/21/23-4:44AM , 74 Reads
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accused Israel of war crimes and acts “tantamount to genocide” in Gaza during a virtual meeting Tuesday of leaders of developing countries, including Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ch
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Pemmy Majodina, chief whip of the ruling African National Congress, addresses members of parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. The majority of MP's voted to close the Israeli embassy in South Africa over the war in Gaza. (AP Photo/Nardus Engelbrecht)

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South African lawmakers vote in favor of closing Israel's embassy and cutting diplomatic ties
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME - Associated Press
Tue,11/21/23-2:21AM , 66 Reads
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A majority of South African lawmakers on Tuesday voted in favor of a motion calling for the closure of the Israeli embassy and the cutting of diplomatic ties until Israel agrees to a cease-fire in Gaza.
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AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports on Israel-Palestinians-WHO-Hospitals.

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Qatar announces Israel-Hamas truce-for-hostages deal that would pause Gaza fighting, bring more aid
By JOSEF FEDERMAN AND JACK JEFFERY - Associated Press
Tue,11/21/23-1:36AM , 58 Reads
JERUSALEM (AP) — Qatar on Wednesday announced a truce-for-hostages deal between Israel and Hamas that would bring a four-day halt in fighting in a devastating six-week war, win freedom for dozens of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, and also lead to the release of dozens of Palestinian prisoners.
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Wall Street ends lower following its big rally. AP correspondent Seth Sutel reports.

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Stock market today: Asian shares slip following a weak close on Wall Street
By ELAINE KURTENBACH - AP Business Writer
Tue,11/21/23-1:25AM , 81 Reads
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares slipped in Asia on Wednesday, tracking a decline on Wall Street a day after stocks there hit their highest level since the start of August.

Tokyo and Mumbai advanced while most other major markets declined. U.S. futures were little changed and oil prices edged lower.
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