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Israeli election seen as referendum on divisive Netanyahu
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Israeli election seen as referendum on divisive Netanyahu

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis vote Tuesday in their fourth parliamentary election in just two years. Once again, the race boils…
Turkish lira plunges to near record lows on cenbank chief’s sacking
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Turkish lira plunges to near record lows on cenbank chief’s sacking

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s lira slid 15 percent to a near all-time low on Monday after President Tayyip Erdogan’s shock…
US, Belgium, France and Japan hold Mideast naval exercise
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US, Belgium, France and Japan hold Mideast naval exercise

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The US Navy said Sunday it will hold a major naval exercise alongside Belgium,…
In Jordan, homeschooling could be just what the education system needed
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In Jordan, homeschooling could be just what the education system needed

Alarm clock, breakfast, school — in Reema Bast’s family, mornings haven’t changed much, even though she doesn’t have to rush her three children…
US, Europe press Turkey to rethink ditching violence-on-women pact
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US, Europe press Turkey to rethink ditching violence-on-women pact

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – US and European leaders denounced what they called Turkey’s baffling and concerning decision to pull out of…
Lebanese are gripped by worry as economic meltdown speeds up
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Lebanese are gripped by worry as economic meltdown speeds up

BEIRUT (AP) — Shops closing, companies going bankrupt and pharmacies with shelves emptying — in Lebanon these days, fistfights erupt…
Final polls: Israeli PM’s fate rests on razor-thin margins
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Final polls: Israeli PM’s fate rests on razor-thin margins

JERUSALEM (AP) — A final batch of polls by Israeli media outlets on Friday showed a razor-thin election, with Prime…
Afghan government, Taliban agree to accelerate peace talks after Moscow summit
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Afghan government, Taliban agree to accelerate peace talks after Moscow summit

MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Afghan government and the Taliban agreed on Friday to try to accelerate peace talks, at a…
ICC gives Israel month to seek deferral of war crimes probe
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ICC gives Israel month to seek deferral of war crimes probe

JERUSALEM (AP) — The International Criminal Court said Thursday it has sent formal notices to Israel and the Palestinian Authority…
Biden: ‘Tough’ to meet Afghanistan troop withdrawal date
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Biden: ‘Tough’ to meet Afghanistan troop withdrawal date

On Wednesday, President Joe Biden told the US broadcaster ABC that it would be “tough” to withdraw the remaining 2,500…
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