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Hamas, Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for bomb blast

The armed wings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for a bomb blast near a synagogue in Tel Aviv that Israeli police and the Shin Bet intelligence agency described as a terrorist attack.

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British entrepreneur Mike Lynch among missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily

One man died and six people were missing, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter, after a luxury yacht was struck by an unexpectedly violent storm and sank off Sicily early on Monday.

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Indian medics refuse to end protests over doctor's rape and murder

Thousands of Indian junior doctors refused to end protests over the rape and murder of a fellow medic.

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Argentina judge halts deforestation of Chaco forest

An Argentine federal judge ordered a three-month suspension of deforestation in northern Chaco province.

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NZ PM Jacinda Ardern to attend democratic convention

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will attend the Democratic National Convention that begins in Chicago, according to New Zealand media reports.

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Blinken arrives in Middle East to seek Gaza ceasefire

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv on another Middle East tour to push for a ceasefire in Gaza but Hamas raised doubts about the mission just hours after he landed by accusing Israel of undermining his efforts.

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Ukraine says it has destroyed second Russian bridge

Ukraine says it has destroyed a second strategic bridge in a week as it continues its incursion into Russia’s Kursk region.

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Harris implies Trump a 'coward' during Pennsylvania campaign appearance

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris indirectly criticized former President Donald Trump on Sunday, suggesting her opponent in the Nov. 5 election was a “coward” whose politics focused on putting down rivals.

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Venezuelan opposition protests as election dispute drags on

Venezuela’s political opposition and its supporters gathered in cities around the country on Saturday to demand recognition of what they say is their candidate’s resounding victory in a presidential vote nearly three weeks ago.

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Israel probes Palestinian prisoner abuse

Israel is conducting a “robust investigation” of suspects accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian prisoner and is committed to upholding international legal standards regarding the treatment of detainees, the foreign affairs ministry said on Sunday.

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Harris leads democrats with new hope amid old concerns

In the five weeks since U.S President Joe Biden abandoned his flailing reelection bid, the Democratic Party’s fortunes have changed dramatically, and this week the change will be on full display.

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Blinken arrives in Middle East to renew push for Gaza ceasefire

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv on Sunday on a Middle East tour aimed at intensifying diplomatic pressure to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza this week to end the bloodshed between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.

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