As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, many families are being displaced. About 13000 people have fled their homes because of Israel's continuing assault on Gaza. Many lived on the outskirts of the Strip and are now in Gaza City, staying at UN schools that have been turned into makeshift shelters. Sherine Tadros spoke to some Gazans who say there is nowhere they feel safe. …

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At least 50 people have been killed in a flash flood on the outskirts of the Indonesian capital Jakarta. After days of heavy rain, a dam breached early on Friday morning, sending a powerful wave sweeping through a residential area as people slept. Officials say the death toll is likely to rise. Al Jazeera's Harry Fawcett reports. …

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