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Saudi Arabia to reopen borders for vaccinated pilgrims to visit Mecca

Any foreigners seeking to perform Umrah must be immunized with Riyadh-recognized vaccine and agree to undergo quarantine upon arrival, authorities say

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UNRWA launches probe into 10 staffers amid allegations of antisemitism

UN agency for Palestinian refugees says group making accusations has history of slandering UNRWA, but admits that some of posts uncovered may have violated its code of conduct

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German Modern Pentathlon Coach Disqualified For Punching A Horse

Kim Raisner violated the rules at the Olympic Games when she lightly punched a reluctant horse that was refusing to ride. (Image credit: Hassan Ammar/AP)

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Quarter of a million rally in France against country’s new COVID restrictions

Participants argue that health pass now needed to enter cafes or travel on inter-city trains encroaches on civil liberties in country where individual freedom is highly prized

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Kool & The Gang Co-Founder Dennis ‘Dee Tee’ Thomas Has Died At Age 70

Thomas, a founding member of the long-running band known for soul-funk hits like “Celebration,” played a trio of instruments and served as the Gang’s emcee. (Image credit: Joe Gill/The Express-Times via AP)

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‘Hacks’ star Hannah Einbinder on growing up in the Jewish and showbiz traditions

The 2nd-generation actress and comedian talks about her awards show-themed bat mitzvah, how her Judaism and anxiety mix, and how antisemites don’t seem to find her on Instagram

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Republican Paul Gosar blasts Kevin McCarthy and RNC chairwoman: ‘For the love of everything holy’

The “America First” message pushed by former President Donald Trump is colliding with the GOP’s longstanding opposition to communism. The schism was revealed on Saturday when House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy praised the Cubans protesting their government. “To every Cuban

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Amanda Knox: ‘Stillwater’ Movie Repeats ‘Fiction’ Pushed By Italian Prosecutor

In an interview with NPR’s All Things Considered, Knox talks about what it’s like to be followed by fictionalized versions of her life. (Image credit: Antonio Calanni/AP)

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Setting new Israeli Olympic record, Marhu Teferi finishes 13th in Tokyo marathon

Israeli team’s 2 other participants place 28th and 37th out of field of over 100 runners; Eritrean migrant living in Israel places 16th for refugee squad

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Raisi meets with Palestinian terror chiefs, vows to keep cause at top of agenda

In meetings with Hamas, Islamic Jihad, PFLP leaders during first full day in office, new Iranian president praise their ‘victory’ over Israel in May Gaza conflict

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