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Peru declares state of emergency, deploys army as violence surges in capital

Amid widespread protests a day after the killing of a popular singer, Peru’s president on Monday declared a state of emergency in the capital, ordering the deployment of soldiers to assist police in quelling a surge in violence. President Dina Boluarte’s government issued a decree...

Israel launches ‘extensive strikes’ on Gaza, at least 220 reported dead

The Israeli military says it is carrying out "extensive strikes" on the Gaza Strip, and the Hamas-controlled Health Ministry reported that at least 220 Palestinians have been killed. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it was targeting what it called "terror targets" belonging to Hamas. Mahmoud...
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Peru declares state of emergency, deploys army as violence surges in capital

Amid widespread protests a day after the killing of a popular singer, Peru’s president...

Israel launches ‘extensive strikes’ on Gaza, at least 220 reported dead

The Israeli military says it is carrying out "extensive strikes" on the Gaza Strip,...

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