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Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 20
As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 20th day, these are the main developments.
Pakistan prepares deportation centres for undocumented migrants
While unregistered migrants leaving voluntarily are offered help, others will be detained and deported after November 1.
How the US has used its veto power at the UN in support of Israel
The US has used its veto power at least 34 times to block UN Security Council resolutions that were critical of Israel.
South African hooker Mbonambi cleared to play in Rugby World Cup final
World Rugby says there is insufficient evidence that Mbonambi racially abused England's Tom Curry in the semifinal.
India reopens visa services for Canadians, calming diplomatic spat
New Delhi had halted visas for Canadians after Ottawa implicated it in the killing of a Sikh activist near Vancouver.
Israel stages large overnight ground raid into Gaza Strip
The brief 'targeted' incursion comes ahead of a widely expected ground invasion after nearly three weeks of air strikes.
China’s youngest-ever astronauts blast off to space station
Beijing has pumped billions of dollars into its space programme in an effort to catch up with the US and Russia.
Who are Qassam Brigades, Hamas’s armed wing fighting Israel?
As Israel plans a ground offensive on Gaza, here is what to know about the primary armed groups it is going to face.
Two more resolutions to end Gaza violence fail at UN Security Council
Elected members to work on new draft resolution amid growing frustration at council's failure to act.
At least 16 killed, dozens injured in mass shooting in US state of Maine
Police say suspect, who remains at large, targeted businesses in Lewiston including a bar and bowling alley.