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North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile salvo ahead of US election

North Korea fired a salvo of short-range ballistic missiles early Tuesday, Seoul’s military said, Pyongyang’s second launch in days and just hours before Americans vote for a new president.The nuclear-armed North last week test-fired what it said was its most advanced and powerful solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in Kim Jong Un’s first weapons test …

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How East Germany’s ‘traffic light man’ became a beloved icon

As Germany readies to mark 35 years since the Berlin Wall fell, one symbol of the former communist East has become an icon of reunification, seen by millions every time they cross a street.East Germany’s “Ampelmann” or pedestrian “traffic light man” is now instantly recognisable thanks to his chunky outline and wide-brimmed hat.He almost disappeared …

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Gaza hospital hit as Israel tells UN aid agency ties to be cut

Hamas-run Gaza’s health ministry said Monday Israeli forces were bombarding the last partially functioning hospital in the territory’s north, as Israel formally notified the UN it is cutting ties with the main aid agency for Palestinians.Vowing to stop Hamas from regrouping in northern Gaza, Israel launched a major air and ground assault nearly a month …

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