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Nov 2024
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ICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin N...

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Israeli politicians denounce ICC decision to issue arrest warrants against prime minister and former defence minister. Also: the UN chief urges negotiators at the climate summit to do more to reach a final deal.

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