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Middle East Crisis: Israel Defends Strike on U.N. School Complex Where Thousands Sheltered

The attack targeted about 30 fighters hiding inside classrooms, an Israeli military spokesman said. Palestinian officials said civilians were among the dead.The attack targeted about 30 fighters hiding inside classrooms, an Israeli military spokesman said. Palestinian officials said civilians were among the dead. Read More

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As Fighting Rages in Ukraine, a Struggle Is On for Artillery Supremacy

Ukrainian forces say U.S. shells are making a difference. Across the border, they say, Russia is trying to get its artillery nearer targets like the city of Kharkiv.Ukrainian forces say U.S. shells are making a difference. Across the border, they say, Russia is trying to get its artillery nearer targets like the city of Kharkiv. Read

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From the I.R.A. to the Principal’s Office, a Life’s Evolution Echoes Belfast’s

Jim McCann was an I.R.A. member who, convicted of attempted murder, spent 18 years in jail. Now, he’s an educator, and his turn away from violence mirrors Northern Ireland’s embrace of peace.Jim McCann was an I.R.A. member who, convicted of attempted murder, spent 18 years in jail. Now, he’s an educator, and his turn away

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For the First French Town Liberated on D-Day, History Is Personal

Some aging residents of Ste.-Mère-Église in Normandy can still recall the American paratroopers who dropped into their backyard. It’s been a love affair ever since.Some aging residents of Ste.-Mère-Église in Normandy can still recall the American paratroopers who dropped into their backyard. It’s been a love affair ever since. Read More

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The E.U. Is Voting. It’s Never Mattered More.

Hundreds of millions of voters are electing a European Parliament this weekend. The outcome will help tip the balance of the continent’s struggle between unity and nationalism.Hundreds of millions of voters are electing a European Parliament this weekend. The outcome will help tip the balance of the continent’s struggle between unity and nationalism. Read More

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