dpa NEWS SCHEDULE for WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1200 GMT

ISRAEL-CONFLICT-PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES-LEBANON

At least three members from the pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement were killed Wednesday in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah and Lebanese security sources say. Moving shortly

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ISRAEL-CONFLICT-PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

Israel has not been paying sufficient attention to the protection of civilians when using precision-guided bombs during the Gaza war, the UN Human Rights Office says. Moving

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EU-FINANCE

The European Commission started disciplinary proceedings on Wednesday against France, Italy and five other EU member states for taking up excessive new debt, in breach of EU rules. Moved

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RUSSIA-DIPLOMACY-NORTH KOREA

Russian President Vladimir Putin signs a new comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his state visit to North Korea. Moving

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RUSSIA-DIPLOMACY-VIETNAM

Vietnam is gearing up to host the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who flies into Hanoi after meeting Kim Jong Un in North Korea. Moved

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GERMANY-TRADE-CHINA-SOUTH KOREA

German Vice-Chancellor and Economy Minister Robert Habeck is travelling to East Asia, accompanied by lawmakers and a business delegation, with visits due in South Korea and China. Moving