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Dozens of Hamas combatants were in the same underground tunnel complex as Biari and were also killed when it collapsed in the attack, an IDF spokesperson said. That is the war (for) the future of Israel - nothing less," Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told reporters on Wednesday. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem denied any senior commander was in the camp, and called the claim an Israeli pretext for killing civilians. Israel repeatedly warned Gaza residents to evacuate northern areas and while many have gone south, many have stayed. [1/12]Palestinians search for casualties at the site of Israeli strikes on houses in Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip, October 31, 2023.

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Witnesses said Israeli forces targeted Gaza's main north-south road on Monday and attacked Gaza City from two directions. Israel said its troops freed a soldier from Hamas captivity, one of 239 hostages who Israel says were captured on Oct. 7. Gaza health authorities say that 8,306 people, including 3,457 minors, have been killed in Israeli attacks since Oct. 7. Military specialists said Israeli forces are moving slowly in their ground offensive in part to keep open the possibility that Hamas militants will negotiate the release of the hostages. Netanyahu condemned the video as "cruel psychological propaganda" and said Israel's ground campaign created possibilities for rescuing the hostages.

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U.S. President Joe Biden holds an event about American retirement economics in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 31, 2023. The White House said it had no updates on Biden's travel plans. “President Biden has led and delivered on the most ambitious climate agenda in history, both at home and abroad. Such a deal would be a feather in the Democratic president's cap ahead of a 2024 presidential election where many liberal and younger voters rank climate change as a top issue. Asked if she would attend COP28, a spokesperson for Harris said "we don't have any travel to announce."

Persons: Joe Biden, Leah Millis, “, Biden, ”, Abdel Fattah al, Jordan's King Abdullah II, Emmanuel Macron, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Trevor Hunnicutt, Jeff Mason, Alexander Cornwell, Valerie Volcovici, Heather Timmons, Stephen Coates Organizations: White, REUTERS, WASHINGTON, United Nations, Conference, Republican, Democratic, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, ABU DHABI, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Gaza, Jordan, Paris, U.S, Egypt

☆ Israeli Military Jets Strike Gaza Camp, Says Hamas Commander Killed
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Oct. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +5 min

An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) statement said the strike by fighter jets on Jabalia, Gaza's largest refugee camp, had killed Ibrahim Biari. Dozens of Hamas combatants were in the same underground tunnel complex as Biari and were also killed when it collapsed in the attack, Conricus said. Palestinian health officials said at least 50 Palestinians were killed in the refugee camp and 150 wounded. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem denied any senior commander was there and called the claim an Israeli pretext for killing civilians. He has vowed to press ahead with plans to annihilate Hamas after several inconclusive wars dating back to the militant group's 2007 takeover of Gaza.

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☆ Bolivia severs ties with Israel, others recall envoys over Gaza
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Daniel Ramos | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] Palestinians conduct search and rescue operations at the site of Israeli strikes on a residential building, in the central Gaza Strip October 31, 2023. The three South American nations lambasted Israel's attacks on Gaza and condemned the deaths of Palestinian citizens. "What we have now is the insanity of Israel's prime minister, who wants to wipe out the Gaza Strip," said Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday. Bolivia cut diplomatic ties with Israel in 2009 under the government of leftist President Evo Morales, also in protest against Israel's actions in Gaza. Gaza health authorities say that 8,525 people, including 3,542 children, have been killed in Israeli attacks since Oct. 7.

Persons: Ahmed Zakot, LA, Freddy Mamani, Israel, Gustavo Petro, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Evo Morales, Jeanine Anez, Arce, U.N, Daniel Ramos, Gabriel Araujo, Lucinda Elliott, Oliver Griffin, Peter Frontini, Brendan O'Boyle, Kylie Madry, Rosalba O'Brien, Stephen Coates Organizations: REUTERS, LA PAZ, Israel, Bolivian, Thomson Locations: Gaza, Bolivia, Israel, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Brazil, Palestinian, Iran

Russian forces have geared up for fresh attacks in different sections of the front and are suffering heavy losses. The Black Sea has become a crucial theatre in the war. "When we ensure even more security to the Black Sea, Russia will lose any ability to dominate in this area and expand its malign influence to other countries," Zelenskiy said. The full extent of the damage that Ukraine has done in recent months to the Russian Black Sea Fleet remains unclear. "Ukraine's success in the battle for the Black Sea will go down in history books, although it's not being discussed much today," Zelenskiy said.

Persons: Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Zelenskiy, Vladimir Putin, it's, Vitaliy Barabash, Barabash, Ron Popeski, Maria Starkova, Lidia Kelly, Stephen Coates, Gerry Doyle Organizations: Russian Navy, unwaveringly, Russia, Russian, Reuters, Thomson Locations: LVIV, Ukraine's, Ukraine, Russia, Sevastopol, East, Europe, Russian, Avdiivka, Bakhmut

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks in Tel Aviv, Tuesday Oct. 17, 2023, after an overnight meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Blinken told a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing the status quo of Palestinian Islamist group Hamas being in charge of the densely populated enclave could not continue, but Israel did not want to run Gaza either. Between those two positions were "a variety of possible permutations that we're looking at very closely now, as are other countries," Blinken said. It may involve international agencies that would help provide for both security and governance," Blinken said. "We have had very preliminary talks about what the future of Gaza might look like," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a briefing.

Persons: Antony Blinken, Benjamin Netanyahu, Jacquelyn Martin, Blinken, Joe Biden's, Matthew Miller, Humeyra Pamuk, Simon Lewis, Steve Holland, Costas Pitas, Stephen Coates, Chris Reese Organizations: Israeli, Rights, Palestinian, United Nations, Bloomberg, U.S, Department, Thomson Locations: Tel Aviv, United States, Gaza, Israel, U.N, Washington

In the first major legislative action under new Speaker Mike Johnson, House of Representatives Republicans unveiled a standalone supplemental spending bill only for Israel on Monday. Republicans have a 221-212 majority in the House, but Biden's fellow Democrats control the Senate 51-49. To become law, the bill would have to pass both the House and Senate and be signed by Biden. The top Senate Democrat said the Republican bill would be dead on arrival in the upper chamber, even if it passed the House. "We need to treat all four of these areas, all four of them, Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and the border," McConnell told reporters.

Persons: Anas, Joe Biden, Mike Johnson, Joe Biden's, Biden, Chuck Schumer, Mitch McConnell, McConnell, Antony Blinken, Johnson, Defense Lloyd Austin, Blinken, Matthew Miller, Patricia Zengerle, Costas Pitas, Jonathan Oatis, Stephen Coates Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Republicans, Revenue Service, Democratic, Israel, Senate, Democrat, Republican, Leader, Management, Budget, Defense, Department, Thomson Locations: Gaza, Israel, Ukraine, China, U.S, Mexico, East, Taiwan

☆ Blinken Says US, Others Exploring Options for Future of Gaza After Hamas
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Oct. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +3 min

Blinken told a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing the status quo of Palestinian Islamist group Hamas being in charge of the densely populated enclave could not continue, but Israel did not want to run Gaza either. Between those two positions were "a variety of possible permutations that we're looking at very closely now, as are other countries," Blinken said. It may involve international agencies that would help provide for both security and governance," Blinken said. U.N. and other aid officials said civilians in the besieged Palestinian enclave were engulfed by a public health catastrophe, with hospitals struggling to treat casualties as electricity supplies petered out. "We have had very preliminary talks about what the future of Gaza might look like," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a briefing.

Persons: Humeyra Pamuk, Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, Antony Blinken, Blinken, Joe Biden's, Matthew Miller, Simon Lewis, Steve Holland, Costas Pitas, Stephen Coates, Chris Reese Organizations: Palestinian, United Nations, Bloomberg, U.S, Department Locations: United States, Gaza, Israel, U.N, Washington

☆ Colombian opposition politicians defeat Petro's coalition in local, regional elections
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( Luis Jaime Acosta | Thomson Reuters | Luis Jaime Has Worked At Reuters For More Than Years. While He Chiefly Covers Colombia'S Armed Conflict | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Colombian President Gustavo Petro casts his vote during the elections for governors, regional lawmakers and mayors, in Bogota, Colombia October 29, 2023. REUTERS/Vannessa Jimenez Acquire Licensing RightsBOGOTA, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Colombian opposition candidates largely swept elections for mayors, governors and regional lawmakers on Sunday, dealing a defeat to President Gustavo Petro's leftist coalition in votes that analysts called a referendum on his government. Petro congratulated the winning candidates and said he planned to work together. Many of the winning candidates had vowed to improve security and promote projects that will create jobs with private sector support. Although campaigning was marked by deteriorating security and threats to candidates, voting largely proceeded without incident.

Persons: Gustavo Petro, Vannessa Jimenez, Gustavo Petro's, Petro, Gustavo Bolivar, Bolivar, Sergio Guzman, Carlos Fernando Galan, Luis Jaime Acosta, Daina Beth Solomon, Lincoln, Stephen Coates Organizations: Colombian, REUTERS, Rights, New Liberalism Party, Bogota, Registrar's Office, Thomson Locations: Bogota, Colombia, Rights BOGOTA, Colombian, Colombia's, Medellin, Cali

Some pictures posted online also appeared to show Israeli soldiers waving an Israeli flag deep inside Gaza. Israel has accused Hamas of locating command centres and other military infrastructure in Gaza hospitals, something the group denies. Israel has tightened its blockade and bombarded Gaza since Hamas gunmen stormed across the border into Israel on Oct. 7. CALLS FOR A PAUSEThe stepped-up attacks by Israel coincided with a mounting international outcry for a "humanitarian pause" to allow aid in. [1/5]Plumes of smoke rise during Israeli strikes, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Gaza City, October 29, 2023.

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☆ NEC Nijmegen striker Dost recovering after collapsing on pitch
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The 34-year-old former Netherlands international, who regained consciousness and was carried off the field, later said on NEC's social media that he was feeling good. Bas Dost collapsed on the field and was immediately helped by all the emergency services present," NEC said in a statement on their website. "Dost was carried from the field by the emergency services and taken to hospital." Players from both teams stood around Dost, who scored the opening goal and provided the assist for NEC's second, while he was being treated. AZ posted a message saying: "Bas Dost is fortunately conscious.

Persons: Dost, Annegret, Bas Dost, Ken Ferris, Stephen Coates Organizations: Soccer Football, Leipzig, Club Brugge, Red Bull, Brugge's, REUTERS, NEC Nijmegen, AZ Alkmaar, NEC, Thomson Locations: Leipzig, Germany, Bas, Netherlands

☆ US House speaker plans vote this week on stand-alone Israel aid bill
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) takes his oath of office after he was elected to be the new Speaker at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., October 25, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabth Frantz/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Newly installed U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Sunday he expects floor action this week to advance a funding bill to support Israel exclusively, even though President Joe Biden is pushing for a $106 billion aid package for Israel and Ukraine combined. "We're going to move a stand-alone Israel funding bill this week in the House," Johnson said in an interview on Fox News, adding that he believes the measure will draw bipartisan support and that Republicans will back a similar measure in the Senate. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, which Republicans control by a narrow majority, are scheduled to return from a recess on Wednesday. "There are lots of things going on around the world that we have to address and we will," Johnson said, without explicitly mentioning the Ukraine conflict.

Persons: Mike Johnson, Elizabth Frantz, Joe Biden, Johnson, we’ve, ” Biden, Brad Heath, Steve Gorman, Stephen Coates Organizations: U.S, Capitol, REUTERS, Rights, Fox News, Republicans, U.S . House, Representatives, Israel, Hamas, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Israel, Ukraine, Russia, U.S, Mexico, Gaza, Washingto, Los Angeles

Yasunori Ogawa, Seiko Epson Corporation President and Representative Director and CEO, talks about their strategy at the company office in Tokyo, Japan, October 27, 2023. REUTERS/Miho Uranaka Acquire Licensing RightsTOKYO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Printing giant Seiko Epson (6724.T) is betting on growth in the Middle East and Africa as demand ebbs in its home market of Japan and other developed nations, its chief executive said. The Middle East, Turkey, and Africa were growth highlights in fiscal 2022. "Our products are not yet widely distributed in the Middle East, and there is tremendous potential there," Yasunori Ogawa said in an interview after the company posted quarterly results on Friday. To eke out more growth in developed markets, Epson plans to shift its portfolio more towards commercial and industrial customers looking to reduce waste.

Persons: Yasunori Ogawa, Miho Uranaka, Ogawa, stokes, Rocky Swift, Stephen Coates Organizations: Seiko Epson Corporation, REUTERS, Rights, Seiko Epson, Thomson Locations: Tokyo, Japan, East, Africa, Turkey, India, Dubai

Oct 26 (Reuters) - GOJO Industries, the maker of Purell hand sanitizer, said on Thursday it would refinance its debt after sources told Reuters that negotiations about the sale of the company to paper and building products manufacturer Georgia-Pacific fell through. The suitor that made the most progress in the sale process for GOJO was Georgia-Pacific, a company owned by Koch Industries, the sources said. Silver Point, Georgia-Pacific and Koch Industries did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The company expanded into skincare and invented Purell, an alcohol-based hand cleaner which dries on its own, in 1988. The company launched Purell in the consumer market in 1997.

Persons: GOJO, Goldie Lippman, Jerry, Clarence Cook, Abigail Summerville, Stephen Coates Organizations: GOJO Industries, Reuters, Silver, Koch Industries, Thomson Locations: Georgia, Pacific, , Georgia, New York

SPREAD TOO THINA major drawback for potential green hydrogen users is that there has been too little of the stuff available to allow for much real world testing. Yet these train systems have occupied the time and attention of hydrogen system developers that may have been better spent elsewhere. And as heat pumps have been making rapid inroads into home heating markets across Europe and elsewhere in recent years - at a fraction of the cost of a potential hydrogen set up - it is clear that household hydrogen applications will remain scarce. LADDERING UPThe most promising areas for potential hydrogen use have been highlighted by industry analyst Michael Liebreich in his so-called Hydrogen Ladder. Rather than attempt to deploy hydrogen against lower-cost options in homes and transport systems, Liebreich suggests that the hydrogen industry pursue demand opportunities in helping heavy industry to decarbonise.

Persons: Michael Liebreich, Gavin Maguire, Stephen Coates Organizations: International Energy Agency, Reuters, Thomson Locations: LITTLETON , Colorado, Germany, Europe

☆ New York Republican moves to expel George Santos from Congress
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( David Morgan | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - A New York state Republican on Thursday made a privileged motion in the U.S. House of Representatives to expel indicted fellow Republican George Santos from Congress, a move that forces the chamber to hold a vote on the question. "George Santos is not fit to serve his constituents as a United States representative," said Representative Anthony D'Esposito, who stood on the House floor flanked by fellow New York Republicans Nick LaLota, Marc Molinaro and Mike Lawler. With a narrow 221-212 majority, the House's Republican leadership has not taken action against Santos. D'Esposito and his fellow New York Republicans announced plans to seek Santos' expulsion on Oct 11. Democrats have repeatedly called for Santos to be expelled, and over a dozen Republicans have done the same.

Persons: George Santos, Elizabeth Frantz, Republican George Santos, Anthony D'Esposito, New York Republicans Nick LaLota, Marc Molinaro, Mike Lawler, Santos, I'm, Mike Johnson, D'Esposito, Kevin McCarthy, LaLota, David Morgan, Stephen Coates Organizations: U.S . Rep, U.S, Capitol, REUTERS, Rights, Republican, U.S . House, Congress, United, New York Republicans, Santos, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, York, U.S, United States, New York City

"There is not a lot of trust," Republican Representative Dusty Johnson, a moderate, told reporters. "It's in the best interest of the country – and House Republicans themselves – to get their act together." PRIOR FAILURESA small band of party hardliners led by Republican Representative Matt Gaetz engineered McCarthy's ouster on Oct. 3. 3 House Republican Tom Emmer withdrew his bid on Tuesday amid opposition from party hardliners. He has a more moderate record than many other House Republicans.

Persons: Mike Johnson, Kevin McCarthy, Dusty Johnson, Johnson, hardliner Jim Jordan, Donald Trump, Jordan, McCarthy, Joe Biden, Jonathan Ernst, Andrew Bates, –, Matt Gaetz, Republican Tom Emmer, Joe Biden's, Trump, Emmer, Steve Scalise's, David Morgan, Moira Warburton, Richard Cowan, Makini Brice, Susan Heavey, Scott Malone, Stephen Coates, Jane Merriman Organizations: U.S . House, Republicans, Republican, Lawmakers, Former U.S, Wednesday, Democratic, Senate, U.S, Capitol, REUTERS, GOP, House Republicans, Trump, Emmer, Thomson Locations: East, Ukraine, Louisiana, Washington, Washington , U.S, Israel, U.S

☆ 'We're wiser': US Republican women candidates steer clear of speaker fight
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Moira Warburton | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"We're wiser," said Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, a former chair of the Republican House Conference. Women make up 15% of the voting members of the House Republican party - compared to the 43% of House Democrats - and none have put themselves forward as speaker. 4 Republican, Representative Elise Stefanik of New York, has so far not put herself forward for the top job, standing by as she's watched others try and fail to unite the party's factions. "Republican women are too smart to get involved in the shenanigans that have been taking place the last few weeks," Representative Kat Cammack said on Tuesday. Only one has received any votes on the House floor - Representative Kay Granger, who was nominated by fellow Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks.

Persons: Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Tom Brenner, Kevin McCarthy, McCarthy, Nancy Pelosi, Elise Stefanik, she's, Kat Cammack, Kay Granger, Mariannette Miller, Meeks, It's, Lori Chavez, DeRemer, Nicole Malliotakis, Moira Warburton, Scott Malone, Stephen Coates Organizations: U.S . Rep, Energy, Commerce, Capitol, REUTERS, Rights, House, Representatives, Republican, Republican House Conference, House Republican, Democrats, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, New York

☆ Australia deploys more aircraft, personnel to Middle East
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Renju Jose | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa Acquire Licensing RightsSYDNEY, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Australia said on Wednesday it had deployed two more military aircraft and a "significant number" of defence personnel to the Middle East to help support its citizens there if the ongoing war between Israel and militant group Hamas escalates. Australia sent a Boeing C-17 aircraft and an air refueler plane that has the capacity to carry passengers, taking the total to three, Defence Minister Richard Marles said. He did not disclose the total number of personnel deployed and where the aircraft would be based due to security reasons but said they would not be based in Israel. "It is a significant number of personnel, though, and they're there to support the aircraft and to support what that aircraft might ultimately have to do," Marles told Channel Nine. Australia on Wednesday also unveiled a new A$20 million ($12.7 million) military package for Ukraine, taking its total aid to A$910 million since Russia invaded in February 2022.

Persons: Khan Younis, Abu Mustafa, Richard Marles, Marles, Renju Jose, Stephen Coates Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Hamas, Boeing, Defence, West Bank, Australia, Thomson Locations: Gaza, Australia, Israel, Iran, Rafah, Egypt, Lebanon, Lebanon's Iran, Ukraine, Russia, Sydney

☆ Inquiry into New Zealand's deadliest shooting opens with memorial to victims
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Lucy Craymer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Women react as the national anthem is played during the national remembrance service for victims of the mosque attacks, at Hagley Park in Christchurch, New Zealand March 29, 2019. Armed with high-capacity semi-automatic weapons, Brenton Tarrant, 32, killed 51 people and injured dozens when he opened fire in two mosques on March 15, 2019, in Christchurch. Tarrant released a racist manifesto shortly before the attack and streamed the shootings live on Facebook. Before the first witness appeared, a video was played with photos and memories of all those who died. The start of the inquiry was then dedicated to the events on the day and how emergency services responded.

Persons: Edgar Su, Brenton Tarrant, Tarrant, “, Brigitte Windley, Windley, ”, Lucy Craymer, Stephen Coates Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Facebook, New, Thomson Locations: Hagley, Christchurch , New Zealand, Australian, Christchurch, New Zealand

☆ Chip design startup SiFive lays off 20% of staff
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Max A. Cherney | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 24 (Reuters) - Chip design startup SiFive has laid off around 20% of its staff, or about 130 people, the company said on Tuesday. SiFive, based in Santa Clara, California, builds chip designs based on an open chip architecture known as RISC-V, and competes against the recently public Arm Holdings (O9Ty.F), . Like Arm, SiFive builds the underlying designs chips are based on, but not the chips themselves. The company is scaling back its effort to offer customized designs for customers, beyond the standard blueprints that are available. Technology giants such as Qualcomm (QCOM.O) and Alphabet's Google (GOOGL.O) have embraced the underlying RISC-V technology.

Persons: SiFive, David Miller, Miller, Max A, Stephen Coates, Chris Reese Organizations: Arm Holdings, Technology, Qualcomm, Google, U.S ., Thomson Locations: Santa Clara , California, U.S, China, San Francisco

☆ Obama Warns Some of Israel's Actions in Gaza May Backfire
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Oct. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Some of Israel's actions in its war against Hamas, like cutting off food and water for Gaza, could "harden Palestinian attitudes for generations" and weaken international support for Israel, former U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday. In rare comments on an active foreign policy crisis, Obama said any Israeli military strategy that ignores the human costs of the war "could ultimately backfire." Israel has heavily bombarded Gaza with air strikes since Hamas' Oct. 7 assault on Israel left over 1,400 people dead. Obama condemned Hamas' attack and reiterated his support for Israel's right to defend itself, while cautioning about risks to civilians in such wars. Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a testy relationship when Obama was in office, including when Obama's administration was negotiating a nuclear deal with Iran.

Persons: Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Barack Obama, Obama, Joe Biden, Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu, Kanishka Singh, Matt Spetalnick, Arshad Mohammed, Jeff Mason, Kieran Murray, Stephen Coates Organizations: Hamas, Israel, Palestinian, Israeli Locations: Gaza, Israel, Iran, Washington

Former U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during the Sandy Hook Promise Benefit in New York City, U.S., December 6, 2022. In rare comments on an active foreign policy crisis, Obama said any Israeli military strategy that ignores the human costs of the war "could ultimately backfire." Israel has heavily bombarded Gaza with air strikes since Hamas' Oct. 7 assault on Israel left over 1,400 people dead. Obama condemned Hamas' attack and reiterated his support for Israel's right to defend itself, while cautioning about risks to civilians in such wars. Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a testy relationship when Obama was in office, including when Obama's administration was negotiating a nuclear deal with Iran.

Persons: Barack Obama, Sandy, David, Dee, Delgado, Obama, Joe Biden, Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu, Kanishka Singh, Matt Spetalnick, Arshad Mohammed, Jeff Mason, Kieran Murray, Stephen Coates Organizations: U.S, REUTERS, Rights, Hamas, Israel, Palestinian, Israeli, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S, Gaza, Israel, Iran, Washington

ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Pakistan's three-time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is scheduled to arrive back home on Saturday after four years of self-imposed exile in London to kick-start his party campaign three months ahead of a general election. Sharif has not set foot in Pakistan since he left for London in 2019 to receive medical treatment while serving a 14-year prison sentence for corruption. When he was removed as premier in 2017, Pakistan's GDP growth rate was 5.8% and inflation was hovering around just 4%. In September, inflation registered at over 31% year-on-year, and growth is projected to be less than 2% this financial year. "Over his long political career, Sharif's relationship with the military brass has blown hot and cold.

Persons: Nawaz Sharif, Sharif, Imran Khan, Khan, Sharif's, Shehbaz Sharif, Michael Kugelman, Asif Shahzad, Stephen Coates Organizations: London, International Monetary Fund, South Asia, The Wilson, Thomson Locations: ISLAMABAD, London, Lahore, Dubai, Pakistan

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