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30 Palestinians wounded as Israel mounts West Bank raid
30 Palestinians wounded as Israel mounts West Bank raid

At least 30 Palestinians were wounded in heavy clashes Tuesday as Israeli troops raided a house in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, two days after deadly fighting in Gaza was halted by a truce. Clashes with the Israeli army also broke out in other parts of Nablus, as Palestinians hurled stones at the troops.

Record rainfall, flooding in Seoul kill seven
Record rainfall, flooding in Seoul kill seven

Subway stations and major roads were underwater in the South Korean capital Seoul after record-breaking rains caused severe flooding, with at least seven people dead and seven more missing, officials said Tuesday. Transportation in South Korea remained highly disrupted Tuesday, with many roads and tunnels closed for safety reasons, Yonhap reported.

Hero's burial for former Philippine leader Ramos
Hero's burial for former Philippine leader Ramos

Former Philippine president Fidel Ramos, a soldier regarded as one of the country's most effective leaders ever, was interred at the National Heroes Cemetery on Tuesday in a sombre state burial. The last former president to be buried at the National Heroes Cemetery was Marcos Sr in 2016, courtesy of Duterte who brushed off popular outrage at his plan.