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  The US does not think Israel has started a full invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza, said White House spokesman John Kirby. He spoke after Israeli forces reached the center of the city and took a key hill overlooking the border with Egypt. President Biden has said he would limit weapons supplies to Israel if it enters Rafah's "population centers," where many civilians are sheltering. Kirby was also asked about an Israeli strike that killed at least 45 Palestinians, many women, children, or elderly, at a camp for displaced people on Sunday. Israel said the strike targeted and killed two senior Hamas officials and that the fire might have been caused by a nearby Hamas weapons store explosion. Kirby called the aftermath images "heartbreaking" and "horrific" and added, “There should be no innocent life lost here as a result of this conflict." The US state department said it is closely watching for a quick and thorough investigation into the strike by...

  Thinking about relocating to Germany? This new work permit might be for you. Germany is seeking more skilled workers and has introduced a new way for qualified foreign nationals to move to the country. Called the Opportunity Card , it allows non-EU citizens to come to Germany for a year to search for a job. There’s a new way for foreign workers to move to Germany The idea for the Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card) was first floated in 2022 to make it easier for foreign workers to find employment in Germany. It is now launching on 1 June 2024 as the country seeks to bolster its scarce supply of young, skilled workers. Germany requires around 400,000 new skilled employees a year to cover the shortage, especially in engineering, IT, and healthcare. Germany’s new work permit lets you job seek for a year The Opportunity Card acts like a temporary visa or work permit, allowing non-EU citizens to live in the country for up to one year. During this period, cardholders are allowed to ta...

  Trees have stories to tell. Scientists count their rings to find out their age . When these rings add up, it shows nature's ability to endure changes. Trees that have survived harsh weather , pests , diseases , and human activity can teach us how to protect future forests. For example, a Florida southern live oak called "Big Tree" is over 400 years old . It has been struck by lightning at least three times and has survived multiple hurricanes . Despite all this, it is so healthy that a non-profit in Michigan is trying to clone it.

  t has a flag, a national anthem, diplomats, and even its own international dialing code. In fact, three-quarters of the world's 195 countries − 143 U.N. member states plus the Vatican and Western Sahara − say it is a state. Ireland, Norway, and Spain have decided to recognize an independent Palestinian state, starting Tuesday, almost eight months into Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza and decades into the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. What does this formal statehood recognition mean? Will these recognitions, which the U.S. and larger European nations have not joined, bring full Palestinian statehood closer and improve Palestinians' lives? Rowan Nicholson, a scholar of international law, said that to qualify as a state, four criteria are typically required: a permanent population, a defined territory, a government, and independence. The conditions for statehood are both fairly rigid and a matter of debate. "The criteria have developed over the centuries th...