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Rocket fire from Lebanon and Gaza hits Israel after second al-Aqsa mosque raid
Israeli army says salvo fired from Lebanese territory, after officers entered religious compound to remove worshippers
Rocket fire from Gaza and Lebanon and a second Israeli police raid on Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque in as many nights have stoked fears of further escalation in the region during a sensitive period of overlapping religious holidays.
Palestinian militants in the blockaded Gaza Strip launched about nine rockets into Israel in the early hours, setting off air raid sirens across the south of the country but causing no casualties or damage. Most of the rockets exploded before impact, the Israeli army said, and none of Gaza’s militant groups claimed responsibility.
Macron counting on China to 'bring Russia to its senses'
During a trip to Beijing, the French president and the EU's von der Leyen are seeking to get Xi Jinping to pressure his ally Russia for peace in Ukraine. China has so far steered clear of condemning Moscow's invasion.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday had peace in Ukraine high on the agenda during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
"I know I can count on you to bring Russia to its senses and everyone to the negotiating table," the French head of state told Xi during a three-day state visit to Beijing.
Iran, Saudi Arabia move to reopen embassies, vow to bring 'stability' to Mideast
Top diplomats from Middle East rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing on Thursday, pledging to work together to bring "security and stability" to their turbulent region following a surprise China-brokered deal.
In a joint statement released after talks between Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the two sides vowed to continue to work together to improve ties.
"The two sides emphasised the importance of following up on the implementation of the Beijing Agreement and its activation in a way that expands mutual trust and the fields of cooperation and helps create security, stability and prosperity in the region," said the statement.
China is turning its anti-corruption fire on banks at a risky time for the economy
China’s banks and insurers have become the latest focus of a sweeping anti-corruption crackdown that is ensnaring top officials and risks rattling the already fragile nerves of investors and entrepreneurs.
The Communist Party’s top anti-graft agency, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), has investigated more than a dozen senior executives at the country’s most important financial institutions so far this year, according to a CNN analysis of statements posted on the CCDI’s website.
Three big names at the very top of China’s financial system have been probed or charged, according to the CCDI, including Li Xiaopeng, the former chairman of China Everbright Group — one of the country’s oldest and largest state-owned financial conglomerates.
Three Tennessee Democrats may face expulsion after calls for gun control
Three Democratic lawmakers in the state of Tennessee face a rare expulsion vote for participating in gun control protests after the deadly Nashville school shooting.
Hundreds had marched to the Tennessee State Capitol last week calling for stricter gun laws.
Tennessee Republicans have accused the protestors and the Democratic House members of disruption.
Six people, including three children, were killed in the 27 March shooting.
On Thursday, the Tennessee House of Representatives will vote on a resolution filed by the Republican leadership to expel the three Democrats from their seats in the state legislature for "disorderly behaviour".
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