Lebanon condemns Israel’s 'clear intention' to impose new occupation of its territory

Lebanon said Israeli strikes hit near Beirut’s airport road on Tuesday as the UN Security Council met after three peacekeepers were killed. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said troops would occupy parts of southern Lebanon post-war, prompting Beirut to warn of a “clear intention” to impose a new occupation.

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Middle East war live: Trump says Iran war could end in 'two weeks, maybe three'

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the war with Iran may be over in two or three weeks and it will be up to other countries to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz oil shipping channel. Follow our liveblog for the latest.

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Stephen Lewis, Canadian politician and social activist, dies aged 88

Lewis was the father of Avi Lewis, who was elected leader of the progressive New Democratic party one day before his father died Stephen Lewis, the Canadian diplomat, politician and human rights advocate, who spent decades tirelessly working to focus global attention on the HIV/Aids epidemic, has died of cancer. Lewis, who served as the Canadian ambassador to the United Nations, as well as the head of Ontario’s New Democratic party (NDP), was 88. Continue reading...

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