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Middle East Crisis: Hezbollah and Israel Trade Fire Across Lebanon Border

At least one person died in Israel and seven were reported killed in Lebanon in the latest exchange of fire, which has raised fears of a wider conflict.At least one person died in Israel and seven were reported killed in Lebanon in the latest exchange of fire, which has raised fears of a wider conflict. Read […]

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Kremlin Treads Carefully After Moscow Attack Over Fears of Ethnic Strife

Anti-migrant rhetoric in the aftermath of the attacks at the concert venue outside Moscow has spurred fears that the tragedy could cause ethnic strife inside Russia.Anti-migrant rhetoric in the aftermath of the attacks at the concert venue outside Moscow has spurred fears that the tragedy could cause ethnic strife inside Russia. Read More

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Aya Nakamura, French-Malian Singer, Is Caught in Olympic Storm

Aya Nakamura’s music is one of France’s top cultural exports. But reports that she might perform at the Paris Games have prompted fierce debates over identity and language.Aya Nakamura’s music is one of France’s top cultural exports. But reports that she might perform at the Paris Games have prompted fierce debates over identity and language. Read

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Venezuelan Opposition Blocked from Election, Dimming Democratic Hopes

The government’s moves to bar an opposition coalition from fielding a presidential candidate makes it more likely that President Nicolás Maduro can retain his repressive hold on power.The government’s moves to bar an opposition coalition from fielding a presidential candidate makes it more likely that President Nicolás Maduro can retain his repressive hold on power. Read

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Israeli Hostage Says She Was Sexually Assaulted and Tortured in Gaza

Amit Soussana is the first former hostage to publicly say she was sexually abused in captivity. A U.N. report has said it found “clear and convincing information” that some hostages suffered “conflict-related sexual violence.”Amit Soussana is the first former hostage to publicly say she was sexually abused in captivity. A U.N. report has said it

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Russia Digs In on Claim Ukraine and West Were Behind Terrorist Attack

The head of Russia’s top security agency said, without providing evidence, that the assault was “facilitated by Western special services.” Ukraine has denied involvement, calling the assertions “lies.”The head of Russia’s top security agency said, without providing evidence, that the assault was “facilitated by Western special services.” Ukraine has denied involvement, calling the assertions “lies.” Read

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