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In West Bank, Settlers Sense Their Moment After Far Right’s Rise
The remains of Or Haim, an illegal settlement outpost, lie strewn across a windswept hilltop in the north of the Israeli-occupied West Bank.…
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What to Know About the ‘Hong Kong 47’ Trial and the National Security Law
Vaguely worded and broad in scope, the law was crafted and enacted from Beijing. It quickly transformed life in Hong Kong.Boisterous…
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A House Fire Ignites a Journalist’s Curiosity
Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together.It was a…
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‘My Heart Skipped a Beat When I Saw Her Across the Tracks’
Their CityDear Diary:I was standing on the platform at the Union Square station. My heart skipped a beat when I saw her across the tracks:…
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Biden brought down a Chinese spy balloon. But he hasn’t tanked bilateral ties
This latest incident hits home in the U.S. — literally — because the nonstop coverage of the balloon’s presence in American airspace and…
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Europe’s decade of the spy – POLITICO
Michael Jonsson is a deputy research director at the Swedish Defence Research Agency.
Last month, two Swedish…
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Liz Truss blames ‘economic establishment’ for curbing her time as UK leader – POLITICO
LONDON — Liz Truss has broken cover to lash out at the “powerful economic establishment” which she says led to the…
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Zelenskyy’s army discipline crackdown sparks fear and fury on the front – POLITICO
KYIV — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refused to veto a new law that strengthens punishment for wayward military…
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Pervez Musharraf, Former Military Ruler of Pakistan, Dies at 79
Pervez Musharraf, the onetime military ruler of a nuclear-armed Pakistan who promised critical support for Washington’s campaign against Al…
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U.S. downs Chinese spy balloon off Carolinas coast
“They decided the best time to do that was when it got over water,” Biden said.
“On Wednesday, President Biden gave his authorization to…
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Off-Duty Officer Shot While Trying to Purchase Vehicle in Brooklyn, Police Say
An off-duty New York City police officer was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot during an apparent robbery as he tried to…
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Downing of Chinese Spy Balloon Ends Chapter in a Diplomatic Crisis
Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, alerted Mr. Biden.By Wednesday, when the balloon had made its way to the…
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George Santos Is Accused of Sexual Harassment in His Capitol Office
A prospective congressional aide has accused Representative George Santos of ethics violations and sexual harassment, according to a letter…
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At Least 1 Dead After Frigid Cold and Wind Chills Batter Northeast U.S.
Concern about the fate of people living on the streets spurred an all-hands outreach effort in Boston, where dozens of city and agency…
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Fred Terna, Creator of Fiery Holocaust Paintings, Dies at 99
Although he was untrained, Mr. Terna began to draw at Theresienstadt and became part of a group of artists there who scrounged for good…
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Mount Washington Records Coldest Wind Chill Ever: Minus 108 Degrees
Temperatures dropped precipitously and wind speeds rose across the Northeast early on Saturday, but no area could compete with the frigid…
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U.S. Close to Shooting Down Chinese Spy Balloon Over the East Coast
WASHINGTON — The United States was on the verge of shooting down a Chinese spy balloon on Saturday that had spent the last week traversing…
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Chile Wildfires Leave 13 Dead
SANTIAGO, Chile — At least 13 people have been reported dead as a result of more than 150 wildfires burning across Chile that have destroyed…
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China’s Mideast buildup stirs security worries for U.S.
China has previously used spending on pipelines, ports and other commercial facilities to pave the way for military bases near strategic…
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Paris, Berlin to call for subsidy transparency during US trip – POLITICO
French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire will request "transparency" from Washington over its $369 billion green…
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Ontario university student wins $48M jackpot with her 1st-ever lottery purchase
A first-time lottery player from northern Ontario has won an eye-popping jackpot with an eight-digit total.OLG officials revealed Friday…
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Severe Cold in the Northeast: Live Updates
Temperatures across the northeastern United States fell drastically overnight on Saturday, with wind speeds rapidly increasing, as the…
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U.S. Presses Turkey and U.A.E.to Weed Out Illicit Trade With Russia
The United States is stepping up efforts to persuade partner nations that have not joined Western sanctions on Russia to crack down on…
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Workers lose fight to be paid overtime for day of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
Two unions representing thousands of tradesworkers across B.C. have lost the fight for their members to be paid overtime for work done on…
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Tobogganing: it’s not just for kids anymore
Zipping down a snow-covered hill on a toboggan is one of the joys of winter for kids and families, but for one group of New Brunswickers, it…
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Pentagon says another Chinese spy balloon spotted over Latin America
“We are seeing reports of a balloon transiting Latin America. We now assess it is another Chinese surveillance balloon,” chief Pentagon…
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US aid worker killed while evacuating civilians in Bakhmut, Ukraine – POLITICO
KYIV — Pete Reed, an American volunteer medic and founder of the NGO Global Response Medicine, was killed while…
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Some Homeless Encampments Can Stay, but the Underlying Issues Remain
In many Canadians cities, one noticeable consequence of the pandemic has been a rise in the number of homeless people living in encampments.…
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It’s 2023. Why are militaries still using spy balloons?
Another reason: Spy balloons can travel great distances without needing to be refueled.
“It’s also a reminder of the air defense needs of…
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Turning Nairobi’s Public Libraries Into ‘Palaces for the People’
In 1931, the first library in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, opened its doors — to white patrons only.Nearly a century later, Kenyans dressed in…
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