US Congressman Randy Fine suggests Palestinians should ‘be destroyed first’
The Republican lawmaker, a Trump ally, says during a congressional hearing he is ‘not afraid’ to be called Islamophobic.

The Republican lawmaker, a Trump ally, says during a congressional hearing he is ‘not afraid’ to be called Islamophobic.



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As Syria celebrates one year since the fall of its longtime ruler, we look back at the events that followed.
Sudan Doctors Network says two of the victims were pregnant and calls for immediate action to protect Sudanese women.
At least 86 people have been killed in strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats that experts call illegal killings.
Report by NGOs also finds healthcare system largely not functioning in Khartoum, months after city recaptured by army.
British soldiers training in Kenya abused women and caused environmental destruction for years, parliament has said.
Hong Kong Baptist University student union says suspension was ‘unfounded’ and may have ‘ulterior motives’.

Palestinians with a range of disabilities came together to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Rights chief fears another wave of violence similar to el-Fasher as death toll mounts across strategic region.
US defense secretary was accused of putting military personnel in danger when he used messaging app to discuss strikes.