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Israel can likely argue that its actions did not violate international law’s protections for diplomatic missions, experts say.

Senegal’s new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, took the oath of office in Tuesday’s ceremony. Close behind him sat the popular opposition leader who had clinched the win.

The quake set off aftershocks and damaged dozens of buildings, killing nine people and leaving many injured or trapped.

Rescue efforts in the city were centered on two buildings, one of which appeared near collapse. Some roads to the region were cut off.

Antigovernment demonstrators took to the streets for the third night in a row to call for early elections.

See scenes from around the island.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel “deeply regrets” the strikes that killed seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen in Gaza.

The area, known for a famous gorge and aquamarine waters, sits on several active faults.

City officials kicked off a new project to create a monumental, pedestrian-friendly, archaeological area downtown, but some critics worry the plans puts tourists before residents.

Earthquakes of similar intensity to the one that hit the island on Wednesday have caused large-scale death and destruction.