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The Economist: Anaolu Agency photographer Ali Jadallah working in Gaza for 1843 Magazine: I m used to being the person behind the camera. Then on October 11th I was taking a photo
Under Shroud of Secrecy, Israel Invasion of Gaza Has Begun
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The Financial Times: Oil prices could reach $150 if the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates, the World Bank has warned. In its quarterly Commodity Markets Review, the bank said a protracted
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The Economist: The Dalai Lama’s travel schedule has slowed in recent years due to his age (88) and complications from the COVID-19 pandemic. In October, he canceled four trips across India, including
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The Financial Times: Ireland is considering limiting the length of stay of Ukrainian refugees in government apartments. The country has taken in about 100,000 refugees, one of the highest numbers in the
New danger for Ukraine: Taking Israel’s side in war against Hamas and Gaza
The Washington Post: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s immediate and strong support for Israel has jeopardized Kiev’s nearly yearlong effort to win support in Arab and Muslim countries. But some experts say Israel
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Apple Picked the World’s Unlikeliest Voice to Sell the iPhone
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Jean-Luc Mélenchon is a disaster for the French left
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