# escalation
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14th April 2024 - 19th April 2024
escalation
Iran attacks Israel: US warns against 'wider war', G7 condemns strikes
Hundreds of missiles and drones were intercepted with the help of the United States, the UK and allies.
World leaders are seriously alarmed at the 'unprecedented escalation' represented by the large-scale attack.
Iran's army has said that the attack 'achieved all its objectives' and that it has 'no intention to continue' the operation.
US President Joe Biden reiterated Washington's 'ironclad' support for Israel after an urgent meeting on the spiralling crisis.
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russian invasion
US set to approve $40 billion aid package for Ukraine, warning of long war ahead
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10 May 2022
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Hamas launches fresh rocket attacks in retaliation after Israel levels another Gaza tower
12 May 2021
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pay talks
School secretaries to hold national one-day strike and escalate their industrial action
9 Dec 2019
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escalation
Ukraine bars Russian men aged 16-60 from entry to country as tensions mount over ships seizure
30 Nov 2018
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Lack of public support for Irish Rail workers as unions say Christmas strike 'possible'
7 Nov 2017
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'We want Wenger out': Arsenal fans protest outside the Emirates ahead of Bayern clash
7 Mar 2017
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Escalation: Dublin Bus drivers will strike for an additional 13 days
15 Sep 2016
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escalation
US steps up air-strike campaign to target fighters in Iraq's Sunni heartland
7 Sep 2014
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raising the stakes
For the first time, Vladimir Putin's raised the prospect of giving east Ukraine 'statehood'
31 Aug 2014
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Point of no return?... EU leaders send strong warnings to Russia over Ukraine
30 Aug 2014
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rocket exchange
Women and children among injured as Israel launches "Operation Protective Edge"
8 Jul 2014
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Palestinian teenager forced into car and killed in apparent revenge attack
2 Jul 2014
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Military helicopter shot down as Ukraine army launches assault on insurgents
2 May 2014
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Military conscription introduced in Ukraine as petrol bombers take over more buildings
1 May 2014
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Unmarked armoured vehicles carrying Russian flags spotted as Ukraine increases military action
16 Apr 2014
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At least two dead in firefight between Pro-Russian gunmen and Ukrainian special forces
13 Apr 2014
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"Frightening and dangerous": Taoiseach hopeful Ukraine crisis can be solved through diplomacy
4 Mar 2014
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