California: 27 killed in Los Angeles wildfires

Los Angeles, Jan 17 (UNI) The fierce wildfires across the Los Angeles area in Southern California of the United States have killed at least 27 people and destroyed more than 12,300 structures in more than a week, local authorities confirmed Thursday. Firefighters continued to make progress on Thursday against two major wildfires in Los Angeles…

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Israeli far-right minister threatens to quit govt over Gaza ceasefire deal

Jerusalem, Jan 17 (UNI) Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced Thursday that his party will quit the government if the newly announced Gaza ceasefire agreement is approved. In a televised statement, flanked by his party’s six ministers and lawmakers, Ben-Gvir described the agreement, announced on Wednesday by Qatar, as “surrendering” to Hamas. He…

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