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Jan 03

Read the full application bringing genocide charges against Israel at UN top court

By Mike Corder, Associated Press

The full filing by South Africa, and Israel's decision to defend itself, at the International Court of Justice sets up a high-stakes showdown before a panel of judges in the court's Great Hall of Justice.

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Jan 02

Israel to defend itself at world court after South Africa files genocide accusations

By Melanie Lidman, Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Since the war began, Israel has banned entry of food, water, medicine and other supplies to its population of 2.3 million people, except for a trickle of aid that the U.N. says falls far below its needs.

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Dec 29

South Africa launches case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

By Mike Corder, Associated Press

South Africa has launched a case at the United Nations' top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks.

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Nov 21

Israel withdraws ambassador ahead of South African vote to close Israeli embassy

By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press

Earlier this month, South Africa recalled its ambassador to Israel and withdrew all its diplomatic staff from the country.

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Nov 06

South Africa recalls ambassador to Israel and accuses country of genocide in Gaza

By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press

The government also threatened action Monday against the Israeli ambassador to South Africa over his recent remarks on the African country's stance on the Israel-Hamas war.

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Sep 09

Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Zulu minister and controversial South African leader, dies at 95

By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi founded the Inkatha Freedom Party, the third largest political party in South Africa when the country transitioned from the racist apartheid system to a democratic one in 1994.

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Sep 01

Authorities begin identifying bodies as emergency services leave South Africa fire scene

By Gerald Imray, Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press

A spokesperson says emergency services conducted three searches through all five stories of the building and believe that all bodies and body parts have now been removed.

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Aug 31

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News Wrap: McConnell cleared to continue working a day after news conference freeze up

In our news wrap Thursday, Sen. Mitch McConnell got the green light to continue working a day after he froze up during a news conference, the White House asked Congress to pass a stopgap funding bill and prevent a partial…

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Aug 31

At least 73 dead after nighttime fire rips through building in South Africa occupied by squatters

By Gerald Imray, Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press

Authorities say at least 73 people have died in Johannesburg when a nighttime fire ripped through a five-story building that had been used by homeless people and squatters.

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Aug 22

Putin remotely attends BRICS summit in South Africa while facing war crimes warrant

By Gerald Imray, Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press

Russia, India, China and South Africa is holding its first in-person meeting since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Putin's travel to Johannesburg was complicated by an outstanding International Criminal Court warrant for his arrest over the abduction of children from Ukraine.

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