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President Isaac Herzog will meet with party leaders over the next two days to decide whether to give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or rivals the first chance at forming a coalition.President Isaac Herzog will meet with party leaders over the next two days to decide whether to give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or rivals the […]

As South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday, Helen Zille, 75, is betting voters care less about race and more about public services in her bid to become mayor of Johannesburg.As South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday, Helen Zille, 75, is betting voters care less about race and more about public services

Commentators abroad wondered what the president’s electoral losses might mean for oil prices, the war on Iran and the end of the Trump era.Commentators abroad wondered what the president’s electoral losses might mean for oil prices, the war on Iran and the end of the Trump era. Read More

In a country where superstitions are as imaginative as they are many, physicians have come to fear a jinx involving Kentucky Fried Chicken.In a country where superstitions are as imaginative as they are many, physicians have come to fear a jinx involving Kentucky Fried Chicken. Read More

President Isaac Herzog has tried to avoid controversy and heal rifts in his largely ceremonial role. But his skills as a savvy mediator could be instrumental after an inconclusive election.President Isaac Herzog has tried to avoid controversy and heal rifts in his largely ceremonial role. But his skills as a savvy mediator could be instrumental

Some Iranian clerics and officials argue the country must rebuild deterrence by dropping its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear bomb.Some Iranian clerics and officials argue the country must rebuild deterrence by dropping its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear bomb. Read More

The marketing practices of some firms promoting property in the Israeli-occupied territory to foreign purchasers are deceptive, a recent filing claims.The marketing practices of some firms promoting property in the Israeli-occupied territory to foreign purchasers are deceptive, a recent filing claims. Read More

The Trump administration has arranged a flight to send dozens of Afghan immigrants back to Afghanistan, despite the risk of persecution by the Taliban.The Trump administration has arranged a flight to send dozens of Afghan immigrants back to Afghanistan, despite the risk of persecution by the Taliban. Read More

Prime Minister Donald Tusk said there had been “disturbing movement” in Kaliningrad, a Russian region just north of Poland.Prime Minister Donald Tusk said there had been “disturbing movement” in Kaliningrad, a Russian region just north of Poland. Read More

Officials are investigating threats against at least seven planes. The aircraft landed safely and no explosives were found, the authorities said.Officials are investigating threats against at least seven planes. The aircraft landed safely and no explosives were found, the authorities said. Read More