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Man stabbed to death at home in Beit Shemesh; 17-year-old son arrested

Medics unable to resuscitate 47-year-old victim; teen detained in nearby building in central city

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‘Obsessive anti-Israel bias’: Erdan rips up human rights report at UN podium

Envoy says report by UNHRC belongs in ‘the dustbin of antisemitism,’ notes Israel has been targeted in 95 resolutions compared to 142 against all other countries combined

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Xi Hasn’t Left China in 21 Months. Covid May Be Only Part of the Reason.

Xi Jinping’s lack of face time with world leaders signals a turn inward on domestic issues and a reluctance to compromise on the global stage.

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Covid Shots Are a Go for Children, but Parents Are Reluctant to Consent

Vaccinating 5- to 11-year-olds could be a big step toward returning to normal life in the U.S., but even parents who got the shot are worried about how it might affect their kids.

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Climate change, Covid and energy prices top G-20 agenda as world leaders convene – NBC News

Climate change, Covid and energy prices top G-20 agenda as world leaders convene  NBC News Joe Biden gets a win on global taxes at his first G20 as President  CNN G-20 Leaders Begin Rome Summit Amid Big Differences on Climate Change  The Wall

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PETA wants MLB to rename the ‘bullpen’ to ‘arm barn’

A day before Game 3 of the World Series, the animal rights organization released a statement saying the term “bullpen” is insensitive to cows and bulls. The suggestion drew mixed reactions. (Image credit: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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FDA authorizes use of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds

The agency acted after an independent panel of scientists strongly supported the move. Kids could start getting vaccinated within the week. (Image credit: Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images)

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Tonga reports its first-ever COVID-19 case

The island nation of Tonga has reported its first-ever case of COVID-19 after a returning resident caught the virus while in New Zealand. (Image credit: Mark Baker/AP)

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Haiti’s Powerful Gangs Hold Country Hostage Over Fuel

The country’s largest gang has blocked access to the fuel terminal that provides 70% of gas supplies, demanding the prime minister’s resignation.

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China Adds Wiggle Room on Climate Change

China’s plans for reducing its greenhouse-gas emissions—including recent revisions made amid a power crisis—have disappointed climate advocates who had hoped for an ambitious road map from Beijing.

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