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Guinea stadium crush kills 56 people after disputed refereeing decision

Conakry, Guinea Reuters A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence and a crush at a soccer match in south-east Guinea, killing 56 people, according to a provisional toll, the government said on Monday, as a witness described scenes of chaos. The fatalities occurred during the final of a tournament in honour of Guinea’s military leader Mamady […]

Israel cabinet authorises government to respond to Hezbollah rocket strike

Majdal Shams, Golan Heights/Jerusalem Reuters Israel’s security cabinet on Sunday authorised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to decide on the “manner and timing” of a response to a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that killed 12 teenagers and children, and which Israel and the United States blamed on Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. Hezbollah […]