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Dutch King Willem-Alexander receives special invitation to Grand Egyptian Museum

Photos online went viral on social media showing Ambassador Christopher Juncker, the Director of the King’s Office of the Netherlands, receiving Egyptian Ambassador Emad Hanna, who delivered an invitation from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands to participate in the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). The king received …

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Violence erupts at right-wing demonstration in the Netherlands ahead of election

The Hague, Netherlands AP  —  A right-wing demonstration in the Netherlands erupted into violence and chaos Saturday as rioters clashed with police and vandalized a political party’s office, just weeks before the country holds a general election. Police used tear gas and a water cannon to disperse rioters who threw objects at officers and torched …

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Dutch foreign minister resigns after failing to secure sanctions against Israel

Amsterdam AP  —  Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned Friday evening, after he failed to secure new sanctions against Israel over the war in Gaza. Veldkamp had informed the country’s parliament he intended to bring in new measures in response to Israel’s planned offensive in Gaza City and other heavily populated areas but was unable …

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Amsterdam bans protests for three days following violent attacks on Israeli soccer fans

CNN  —  Amsterdam has banned demonstrations for three days after Israeli soccer fans were beaten and injured in violent clashes in the city overnight, which Dutch authorities condemned Friday as antisemitic. Dutch police said they had launched a major investigation into multiple incidents following the Europa League soccer game Thursday night between Israel’s Maccabi Tel …

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