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Ex-Netanyahu confidant turned key state’s witness to begin testimony in graft trial

Nir Hefetz appearance in court delayed by a week amid revelations of fresh evidence against the former PM; former aide expected to testify to widespread meddling in media landscape

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Young peace activists promote Abraham Accords in California

Sharaka delegation from UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Israel find US audiences long on hope but short on information

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US warns Israel attacks on Iran nuclear program are counterproductive — NYT

Despite killing of nuclear scientist and explosions at enrichment facilities, Iran building faster and more efficient nuke program that puts it in position to have bomb in weeks

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Austria begins another national lockdown as COVID tightens its grip and protests spread across Europe

Austria is beginning another COVID-19 lockdown, as the government seeks to limit the spread of the virus.

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In a video call, Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai told Olympics officials she’s safe

Despite a video call between Peng Shuai and members of the Olympic Committee along with video of her attending events over the weekend, some remain concerned for the athlete’s wellbeing. (Image credit: Andy Brownbill/AP)

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5 People Killed and 40 Injured After SUV Plows Into Wisconsin Christmas Parade

(WAUKESHA, Wis.) — A joyous scene of marching bands and children dancing in Santa hats and waving pompoms turned deadly in an instant, as an SUV sped through barricades and into a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee, killing at least

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Amid More Rain, Canada’s Government Pledges Help for Flooded British Columbia

Canada’s federal government pledged to help flood-hit British Columbia as the province faces more rain starting Monday. The Canadian armed forces are sending more than 500 troops and have 12 aircraft working to assist in relief efforts for at least

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As Hopes for Nuclear Deal Fade, Iran Rebuilds and Risks Grow

With Iran’s new administration preparing for its first international nuclear negotiations, there are signs that there will be no going back to the 2015 agreement.

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Two of 17 Missionaries Kidnapped in Haiti Are Released

The Ohio-based missionary group says the two released hostages are in good spirits.

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A car plowed through the Waukesha Christmas Parade and more than 20 people are injured, authorities say – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A car plowed through the Waukesha Christmas Parade and more than 20 people are injured, authorities say  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel SUV plows down Wisconsin Christmas parade as children watch in horror  Fox News 20+ wounded, person of interest in custody after car

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