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Incoming Belgian government on collision course with Israel, local Jews say

New 7-party coalition ‘will try to shut down all little dialogue left between both countries,’ one Brussels resident warns

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California Jewish students push district to act against anti-Semitism

More than 5,600 sign petition addressed to superintendent after Instagram account associated with local school called on followers to identify Jewish students

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The world already had low views of the US due to Trump. The debate didn’t help.

People sit and watch a broadcast of the first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden at the Abbey, with socially distanced outdoor seating, on September 29, 2020, in West Hollywood, California. | Mario Tama/Getty Images

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After Chaotic First Debate, Commission Plans Changes to Format

Some Republicans voiced mild concern over President Trump’s refusal to condemn white supremacists. Here’s the latest.

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Both Parties Fret as More Democrats Request Mail Ballots in Key States

Republicans fear that President Trump’s rhetoric on voting by mail could depress turnout. But Democrats worry an overreliance on the mail could be damaging to their side too.

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Judge approves $800 million Las Vegas shooting settlement

A judge in Nevada has approved a total of $800 million in payouts from casino company MGM Resorts International and its insurers to more than 4,400 relatives and victims of the Las Vegas Strip shooting that was the deadliest in

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Helen Reddy, who sang the feminist anthem ‘I Am Woman,’ dies at 78

Singer’s first hit was version of ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’ from the Broadway rock musical ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’

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How 3 remote-friendly tech companies plan to return to the office

Six months ago, millions of workers left their offices for the last time without realizing it. Many would be laid off because of the pandemic, but for those fortunate to keep their jobs, some of their employers still haven’t determined

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Tension Is Rising In Iraq Over An Alleged U.S. Threat To Close Its Embassy

Iraqi leaders are decrying what they say is a threat by the U.S. to close its embassy in Baghdad. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said closing the U.S. Embassy would be “disastrous.”

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World Leaders Address Collapse Of The Natural World At The U.N. Biodiversity Summit

At Wednesday’s digital gathering, nations are making new pledges to protect vast areas of land from development, but the U.S. is not taking part.

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