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Hamas says it received guarantees from mediators, U.S. administration to completely end Gaza war
GAZA, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) — Hamas said on Thursday that it has received guarantees from mediators and the U.S. administration confirming the complete end of the war in the Gaza Strip. Khalil al-Hayya, chief of the Hamas negotiating delegation, said…
Crude futures settle lower
NEW YORK, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) — Oil prices fell on Thursday. The West Texas Intermediate for November delivery dropped 1.04 U.S. dollars, or 1.66 percent, to settle at 61.51 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude…
U.S. dollar ticks up
NEW YORK, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar strengthened in late trading on Thursday. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, added 0.63 percent to 99.538 at 3 p.m. (1900 GMT). In late New York…
Belgium foils suspected terror cell targeting politicians
BRUSSELS, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) — A suspected terror cell was foiled Thursday in Antwerp, with three young adults arrested during police raids, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office said. In a statement, the office said there were indications that the intention was…
Loud explosions heard in capital of Afghanistan
KABUL, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) — Two loud explosions were heard in downtown Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, at around 9:50 p.m. local time (1720 GMT) on Thursday. Shockwaves from the explosions were felt inside the Xinhua reporter’s residence. Many Kabul…
Israel to release about 2,000 Palestinians under Gaza ceasefire deal: official
JERUSALEM, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) — Israel will release about 2,000 Palestinians, including minors and convicted militants, as part of a Gaza ceasefire agreement with Hamas, an Israeli official said on Thursday, ahead of a crucial overnight vote by the Security…