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UAE condemns Jewish extremists violence in Jerusalem, calls for restraint

Rare condemnation of Israel since signing of peace deal comes after intense clashes between Palestinians and law enforcement in Jerusalem, as well as a far-right Jewish march

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Allies of Russia’s Navalny defiant in face of possible extremism charges

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Close allies of jailed Alexei Navalny, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most vocal critic, pledged on Sunday to continue their actions despite the prospect of being outlawed under extremism charges. Moscow City Court is expected to rule in

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U.S. Pledges Medical Aid To India, Where COVID-19 Is Overwhelming Hospitals

As India breaks daily global records for coronavirus infections, the U.S. has agreed to send key medical equipment and raw materials to help. (Image credit: Sunil Ghosh/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

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U.S. Pledges Medical Aid To India, Where COVID-19 Is Overwhelming Hospitals

As India breaks daily global records for coronavirus infections, the U.S. has agreed to send key medical equipment and raw materials to help. (Image credit: Sunil Ghosh/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

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Does a president’s first 100 days reveal anything about the next four years?

President Biden is nearing a milestone his predecessors have been judged by for decades — his first 100 days in office. But what does this benchmark reveal about the next four years? Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield walks us through some

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Your recycling is not always being recycled–here’s why

Recycling rules seem to differ in every municipality, with exceptions and caveats at every turn, leaving the average American scratching their head at the simple act of throwing something away. Jennie Romer, author of “Can I Recycle This?” joins NewsHour

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Chemicals in plastic, electronics are lowering fertility in men and women

Several chemicals found in everyday use products including plastic and electronics are lowering fertility in men, women and even some non-human species. Shanna Swan, a leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologist who has authored the book “Count Down” on the subject,

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EU May Allow Vaccinated U.S. Tourists This Summer, NYT Says – Bloomberg

EU May Allow Vaccinated U.S. Tourists This Summer, NYT Says  Bloomberg Vaccinated American Tourists May Soon Travel to Europe  The New York Times Fully vaccinated Americans will be able to vacation in the EU this summer, European Commission president tells New York

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The US military is finally withdrawing from Afghanistan

US Marines board a transport aircraft headed to Kandahar, Afghanistan as British and US forces withdraw from a complex in Helmand province in 2014. | Wakil Kohsar/AFP/Getty Images After 20 years of war, Biden has pledged all US troops will

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Ramadan Violence: Israeli Police Clash With Palestinians In Jerusalem

There’s been a week of increased tension and violence between Israelis and Palestinians, centering on Jerusalem.

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