Relatives of Israeli hostages disrupt a parliament committee meeting to demand action to get captives freed
JERUSALEM (AP) — Relatives of Israeli hostages disrupt a parliament committee meeting to demand action to get captives freed.
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As protesters continue to clash with police in Georgia, the president is appealing to Europe to confront her own government and alleged Russian interference.
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Call to impeach Philippine Vice-President Duterte
Along with battling Philippine President Ferdinand Marco Jr and facing a spending probe, Vice-President Sara Duterte now faces groups demanding her impeachment.
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