Aid charities have sounded the alarm about an “apocalyptic” situation in Gaza after more than two months of war between Israel and Hamas, warning of starvation and an outbreak of disease ... “The situation in Gaza is not just a catastrophe; it’s apocalyptic... "Israel's safe zones within Gaza are mirage,” she added ... .
Russian PresidentVladimir Putin, who announced yesterday he is running for a fifth term, has over the past two decades built a system of domestic repression and confrontation with the West that is almost certain to guarantee his re-election ... Abroad, he has led world efforts to challenge the dominance of the West ... Early reform hopes ... .