February2024
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Indian runaway train takes 70-kilometre journey
Feb 27, 2024Indian Railways announced on Monday that it had launched an inquiry following the 70-kilometer (43-mile) uncontrolled runaway freight train carrying gravel. On Sunday, over fifty carriages drove alone from the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir... -
Jordan king warns of continuing Gaza war during Ramadan
Feb 27, 2024Ramadan is to begin on March 10 or 11, depending on the lunar calendar. King Abdullah II of Jordan issued a warning on Sunday, threatening to start a wider regional conflict if Israel continues its military... -
Israel army proposes evacuation plan as PM vows push into Gaza’s far-south
Feb 27, 2024Monday saw the military of Israel present a plan for “evacuating” civilians from the Gaza Strip, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s declaration that “total victory” required a ground invasion of the southern Palestinian city of Rafah.... -
Paralympics chief hopes for full stadiums and extensive TV coverage in Paris
Feb 27, 2024President of the International Paralympic Committee Andrew Parsons told AFP that he hopes the Paralympics in Paris would be held in full stadiums and that there will be the highest TV coverage ever. Just over two...