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JK Rowling stands by woman fired for transphobic comments
Maya Forstater was sacked from the Centre for Global Development after tweeting her opposition to a government proposal that would make it easier for transgender people to change their legal sex.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 12:12:06 AM
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Less than half of Americans want Trump ousted – poll
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the top Democrat in Congress, had been initially hesitant to bring impeachment charges against Trump because she was concerned there would not be enough public support.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 12:23:25 AM
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Palestinians upgrading to 4G, 5G
However, advanced wireless networks on hold until Israel forms a government.
By DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE \
12/20/2019 12:25:23 AM
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Palestinians can claim restitution for 'occupation,' 160 UN nations say
It is one of 17 annual pro-Palestinian and anti-Israeli resolutions the UNGA has approved this month.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/21/2019 6:03:35 PM
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Boris Johnson to get Brexit done by Christmas
The final stages of ratification will take place after Christmas, but Johnson wants to hold a vote before then as a sign of his intent.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 12:51:55 AM
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Jobless rate down, but challenges ahead for Saudi economy
Even with unemployment at three-year low, kingdom will face higher deficits next year
By TARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE \
12/20/2019 12:59:35 AM
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McConnell: Senate failed to agree on testimony at Trump impeachment trial
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 1:13:09 AM
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Shortage of affordable hotels could hamper Israeli tourism boom
Foreign investors rush to enter market heating up in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Dead Sea
By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE \
12/20/2019 1:43:19 AM
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US replaces NAFTA with new trade deal with Mexico, Canada
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 1:54:54 AM
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Prosecutors against early release for ex-Trump lawyer Cohen
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 2:02:21 AM
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Rights groups call on UN body to act against Iran
Violations by Islamic Republic continue a month after anti-government unrest breaks out
By TARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE \
12/20/2019 2:14:58 AM
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Could Mexican asylum seekers in the US be sent to Guatemala?
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 2:20:49 AM
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Trump demands 'immediate' Senate impeachment trial
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 2:27:23 AM
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Rouhani: Iran testing new centrifuges
Under the JCPOA, the Islamic Republic agreed to severe limitations on their uranium supply, as well as not using more advanced centrifuges for uranium enrichment.
By AARON REICH \
12/20/2019 3:37:48 AM
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Israel ranked 64th in progress towards gender equality by World Economic Forum
Despite maintaining best record in region, Jewish state drops 18 spots since 2018
By TARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE \
12/20/2019 2:50:17 AM
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A Chicago Jewish neighborhood's birth, decline and rebirth
The Jewish population boomed in West Rogers Park in the 1930s as people moved from older and more crowded Jewish neighborhoods to the south and west.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
12/20/2019 2:59:01 AM
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Latvian beach resort opens new luxury synagogue
The new synagogue is a milestone for the 10,000 Jews of Latvia.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
12/20/2019 3:10:44 AM
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Israeli sentenced in US to 22 years for $140m. scam
Elbaz was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court in Maryland after being convicted earlier in the year of wire fraud.
By SAM SOKOL/JTA \
12/20/2019 3:21:53 AM
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New York Gov. Cuomo announces $10m. fund to protect religious institutions
The money, which marks the second round of funding under New York’s Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes Grant Program, will fund more than 200 projects, the Governor’s Office said in a statement
By SAM SOKOL/JTA \
12/20/2019 3:30:01 AM
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Jerusalem stores gear up for Hannukah with heavenly sufganiyot - WATCH
The Jerusalem Post visited the biggest sufganiyot (doughnut) makers in Jerusalem.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2019 3:38:01 AM
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Introducing the latke hotline for Hanukkah
On Tuesday, The Nosher Jewish food site launched a hotline where readers can get all their latkes-related questions answered by Jewish food expert Shannon Sarna.
By JOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA \
12/20/2019 3:38:36 AM
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Paris appeals court agrees: Killer of Jewish woman 'too high' to be guilty
It did say that the killing was partly because of antisemitism.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
12/20/2019 3:48:01 AM
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Will Trump impeachment sink the stock market?
Never make predictions, especially about the future. – Casey Stengel
By AARON KATSMAN \
12/20/2019 4:30:02 AM
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'Tis the season for shopping: Your ultimate Hanukkah gift guide
Show friends and family you love them a whole latke
By SHARON FEIEREISEN \
12/20/2019 4:35:23 AM
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Bernie Sanders: In my view, Netanyahu is a racist
Speaking at the sixth Democratic debate in Los Angeles, the Vermont senator also said that regarding US foreign policy, "It's not just being pro-Israel. We must be pro-Palestinian, as well."
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
12/21/2019 5:31:40 PM
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267 million peoples' personal information leaked through Facebook
The list of users may very well be in use of telemarketers and the like.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
12/20/2019 5:24:27 AM
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US FDA approves Ebola vaccine for the first time
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 5:35:41 AM
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Greek basketball fans burn Israeli flag at game
The supporters in the crowd carried Palestinian and Hezbollah flags and ended up burning Israeli flags, all while calling the name of BDS leader Omar Barghouti.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
12/20/2019 6:30:11 AM
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Abbas: Israel gets Palestinians high to limit us
"They want to fight our existence, to fight our human feeling. They want to fight against our future and don't want us to have a future."
By AARON REICH \
12/20/2019 6:33:27 AM
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US to UNSC: We won’t sit idly by while Iran destabilizes region
‘Tehran continues to saturate the Middle East with arms,’ US Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft told the Security Council that gathered in New York to discuss Iran-related issues.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/21/2019 6:15:20 PM
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Saudi supporter of Israel claims citizenship revoked
Abdul Hameed al-Ghobein favors normalization and co-operation, calling it the ‘strategic choice’.
By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE \
12/20/2019 8:01:52 AM
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Ethiopia launches first satellite into space
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 8:53:08 AM
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New price tag attack targets Palestinian village near Yitzhar
“Quiet will be met with quiet, greetings from Komy Uri,” read the graffiti, referring to an outpost near Yitzhar.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
12/20/2019 10:38:50 AM
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Pompeo announces new measures against 'evil and wrong' Iranian regime
Among the sanctions were visa bans for state officials and their families, and sanctions against two judges accused of human rights abuses.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
12/20/2019 10:02:30 AM
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Internet shutdown, curfew imposed in Indian city as two die in protests
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 10:14:40 AM
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In rare gesture, US and Iranian envoys talk after UN meeting
The U.S. envoy approached the Iranian envoy in a gesture of compassion following a speech he gave recounting the death of a two-year-old due to sanctions.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 11:19:41 AM
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Russia offers Ukraine $3 bln as gas arbitration settlement
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 11:28:34 AM
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From housewives to hijab-clad students, women take center stage in Indian protests
The women can be seen painting graffiti on university walls, organizing rallies and gathering funds for posters and food for protesters.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 11:44:49 AM
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Religious Zionist Bayit Yehudi and far-right Otzma Yehudit to run together
The leaders of the two groups revealed the decision in a joint statement, inviting National Union leader and Transportation Minister Bezalel Smotrich to join the list.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
12/21/2019 11:59:18 AM
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Google fined 150 million euros by France
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 12:14:54 PM
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Lebanon's new PM aims to form government within six weeks
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 12:19:33 PM
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Sweden jails man for spying on Ahwazi community for Iran
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 1:13:11 PM
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The mythical unicorn may have its origins in Israel, researchers find
It is possible that the unicorn, that graceful and noble mythological creature, in fact originates from the Land of Israel.
By AMIT NAOR / NATIONAL LIBRARY OF ISRAEL \
12/20/2019 1:26:28 PM
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Erdogan: Turkey will retaliate against U.S. sanctions
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 1:32:42 PM
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U.S. officials urge Lebanon to implement economic reforms
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 1:38:35 PM
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Europeans to toughen up Iran stance but shy away from sanctions
Iran has criticized Britain, France and Germany for failing to salvage the 2015 pact by shielding Tehran’s economy from U.S. sanctions reimposed last year.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 2:01:36 PM
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ICC prosecutor says Israel committing war crimes, opens investigation
"Only sovereign states can delegate criminal jurisdiction to the International Criminal Court. The PA clearly does not meet the criteria," Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit said.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
1/12/2020 2:44:28 PM
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Hungarian government takes over fertility clinics to boost birth rate
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 2:19:37 PM
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First Ebola relapse recorded in Congo outbreak, WHO says
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 2:27:29 PM
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Japan PM asks Iran's Rouhani to stick to nuclear deal
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 2:36:56 PM
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Switzerland backs away from nuclear power, decommissions first facility
The closure is the first of Switzerland's five reactors to be decommissioned.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 2:37:33 PM
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US lawmakers gift-wrap an impeachment impasse ahead of holiday break
Trump stands little chance of being convicted by the Republican-controlled Senate, which is due to take up the two impeachment charges that the Democratic-controlled House passed in a historic vote.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 2:42:54 PM
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Iran gives FIFA commitment that women will be allowed to spectate
In October, women were allowed to watch the country's national team for the first time in 40 years. Now that right will be rolled out to league matches.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 2:55:07 PM
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Pakistani Islamist leader pleads not guilty on terrorism financing charges
Pakistan's counterterrorism police arrested Saeed in July, days before a visit to Washington by Prime Minister Imran Khan.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 3:17:25 PM
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Thousands flee bombardment in Syria, head to Turkish border
Syrian state media said the Syrian army had pushed into several villages southeast of Idlib.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 6:58:29 AM
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Arabs deserve their World Cup says Qatari chief
It is not, however, a phrase that appeals greatly to Hassan Al Thawadi, the man who heads Qatar’s organising body for the 2022 World Cup, which will be held in the Gulf state.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 3:32:54 PM
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China-Brazil satellite launched into space to monitor Amazon rainforest
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 3:36:56 PM
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'Before it is too late': Diplomats race to defuse tensions ahead of North Korea's deadline
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 3:38:30 PM
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Ohana to A-G: New state attorney appointment is done deal
The High Court blocked the appointment on Wednesday, just minutes before she was due to be sworn in.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2019 3:38:35 PM
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Egypt's 'history of humanity' monuments face climate change threat
Increasingly high temperatures linked to climate change, as well as wilder weather, particularly heavy rains and flooding, are taking a growing toll on the ancient stonework.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 3:43:46 PM
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Turkey detains pro-Kurdish mayor on suspected terrorism links
The HDP governs many cities in the southeast of Turkey and typically appoints one male and one female co-mayor to promote gender equality.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 3:48:00 PM
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US government study finds racial bias in facial recognition tools
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 3:51:09 PM
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Rohingya Muslims weep in Myanmar court as they face charges
If convicted they face up to two years in prison.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 3:54:25 PM
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Malaysia's Najib swears in a mosque he had no role in model's murder
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 3:57:34 PM
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Iraq's Sistani says early election only way out of crisis
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 3:59:38 PM
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Japan PM asks Iran's Rouhani to stick to nuclear deal
Shinzo Abe made the comments at the start of a meeting between the two leaders in Tokyo.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 4:09:29 PM
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Russia concerned by prospect of Turkey sending troops to Libya - Ifax
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 4:08:06 PM
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Indian police fire tear gas in clashes with stone-throwing Muslims angry at citizenship law
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 4:11:06 PM
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Erdogan: Cannot remain silent on Russia-backed 'mercenaries' in Libya -NTV
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 4:14:13 PM
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Earthquake tremors felt in Pakistan, Afghanistan and parts of India
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 4:15:46 PM
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Russia honors two of Britain's 'Cambridge Five' spies
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 4:18:10 PM
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UK policy to allow secret agents to commit crimes is lawful, tribunal rules
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 4:19:19 PM
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Boeing's test capsule fails in mission to space station
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 7:34:44 PM
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Trump slams Christianity Today magazine after it calls for his removal
"No President has done more for the evangelical community, and it’s not even close," Trump tweeted.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 12:41:10 AM
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Japan PM: seriously concerned about Iran scaling back nuclear deal commitments
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 4:30:46 PM
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Twitter suspends accounts linked to Saudi Arabia spying case
Twitter announced the suspension of the accounts on Friday, saying only that they were linked "to a significant state-backed information operation" originating in Saudi Arabia.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 6:56:27 AM
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Prince Philip, 98, husband of Queen Elizabeth, taken to hospital
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 5:06:43 PM
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Pope and UN chief appeal for environment, religious tolerance
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 4:37:21 PM
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British PM Johnson wins vote on Brexit deal in time for Christmas
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 4:39:20 PM
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A-G Mandelblit: No room for my opinion if Netanyahu can form government
"I leave it to the court to decide whether to discuss the petitions before the March elections, when it has considerations for and against it," Mandeblit claimed.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2019 9:56:46 AM
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Montenegro to deploy troops to stem migrant flows
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 5:02:58 PM
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US says Maduro intent on blocking free and fair elections in Venezuela
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 5:03:44 PM
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Israel's Netanyahu says ICC has 'no jurisdiction' for war crimes investigation
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 5:05:21 PM
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Connective tissue cells may trigger breast cancer tumor growth, says TAU
The study also found that beyond local tumor growth, the fibroblasts could cause metastases in the lungs.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
12/21/2019 5:26:18 PM
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Russia names gunman behind Moscow shooting, ups death toll to two
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 5:46:12 PM
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Algerians protest after new president inaugurated
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 5:47:11 PM
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Barcelona fined and given warning over objects thrown in 'Clasico' vs Real Madrid
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 6:06:18 PM
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Pentagon chief hopeful for restarting diplomacy with North Korea
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 6:07:58 PM
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Six dead in deadliest day of Indian citizenship law protests
The legislation makes it easier for people from non-Muslim minorities in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who settled in India prior to 2015 to obtain Indian citizenship.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 6:23:42 PM
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Japan briefs Iran on plan to send forces to Middle East
"I'm highly concerned about tensions running high in the Middle East," Abe told Rouhani at the start of the meeting.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 6:42:40 PM
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Two killed in shooting at North Carolina public works building
Police then located a deceased male employee believed to be the shooter's target, while an injured city employee was taken to a local hospital.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 8:12:51 AM
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US Air Force lifts ban on Boeing KC-46A tanker after fix
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 6:47:35 PM
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Cruise ships collide in Mexico's Cozumel, damaging Carnival liner
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 8:40:28 PM
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US urges 69 nations, including Iran, to decriminalize homosexuality
Grenell, the most senior openly gay member of the Trump administration, launched the unprecedented international campaign in February to decriminalize homosexuality across the world.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
12/21/2019 5:22:08 PM
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Palestinian NGO employees arrested as a part of Shin Bet crackdown of PFLP
The statement named multiple PFLP leaders who were linked to non-governmental organizations, several of which receive direct funding from the United Nations.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
12/24/2019 11:36:36 AM
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Russia, backed by China, casts 14th UN veto on Syria to block cross-border aid
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 8:45:03 PM
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Pelosi invites Trump to deliver State of the Union address on Feb. 4
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 8:46:16 PM
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Russia fails to get UN approval for Syria cross-border aid deliveries from Turkey
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 8:47:35 PM
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Amir Ohana's pick Orli Ben-Ari gives up state attorney position
Ben-Ari's associates said she called Ohana on Friday and told him that she understood she had, unintentionally, been involved in a struggle between bigger forces.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2019 9:54:05 AM
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Washington lawmaker under pressure to step down over 'domestic terrorism'
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 9:22:34 PM
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Wikileaks' Assange appears in court in Spain spying investigation
A CIA spokeswoman declined to comment.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 9:31:16 PM
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Lebanese troops clash with demonstrators protesting new Hezbollah-backed premier
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 10:07:53 PM
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Three students strangle fellow pupil in antisemitic attack in Berlin
The three assailants "are said to have tied him up and choked him while expressing antisemitic abuse."
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
12/22/2019 4:23:56 AM