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A majority of Israelis support the war with Iran, but many doubt that it will solve Israel’s long-term security problems. Some also question their prime minister’s assurances and motives.A majority of Israelis support the war with Iran, but many doubt that it will solve Israel’s long-term security problems. Some also question their prime minister’s assurances […]

There is no organized opposition on the island because many critics of the regime have fled. But anti-government protests have been growing.There is no organized opposition on the island because many critics of the regime have fled. But anti-government protests have been growing. Read More

The strike set several refinery units ablaze, its operator said. President Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s infrastructure but there was no sign of a deal to end the war.The strike set several refinery units ablaze, its operator said. President Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s infrastructure but there was no sign of a deal to end

U Min Aung Hlaing’s elevation to the civilian post is the conclusion of elections in the country, which were stage managed by the military.U Min Aung Hlaing’s elevation to the civilian post is the conclusion of elections in the country, which were stage managed by the military. Read More

Shanghai’s many layers of architecture, culture and politics have made it a difficult fit for the Communist Party’s preferred narrative of Chinese victimhood and Western sins.Shanghai’s many layers of architecture, culture and politics have made it a difficult fit for the Communist Party’s preferred narrative of Chinese victimhood and Western sins. Read More

A Times investigation found that abductions of women and girls from Syria’s Alawite minority were more common, and more brutal, than the government has acknowledged.A Times investigation found that abductions of women and girls from Syria’s Alawite minority were more common, and more brutal, than the government has acknowledged. Read More

The announcement of a second shipment follows the arrival of a first oil tanker sent by the Kremlin earlier this week.The announcement of a second shipment follows the arrival of a first oil tanker sent by the Kremlin earlier this week. Read More

Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of prisoners and refugees. On Thursday, his successor performed the rite of humility and service for priests.Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of prisoners and refugees. On Thursday, his successor performed the rite of humility and service for priests. Read More

It was not clear whether the talks, expected to involve dozens of countries, would satisfy President Trump’s demand that other nations take a more active part in the Iran war.It was not clear whether the talks, expected to involve dozens of countries, would satisfy President Trump’s demand that other nations take a more active part

Doubts that the United States would come to the aid of NATO allies increase each time, prompting Europeans to consider an alliance without Washington.Doubts that the United States would come to the aid of NATO allies increase each time, prompting Europeans to consider an alliance without Washington. Read More