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Why I Defend Israel

There are those who, since October 7, have voiced their support for the “Palestinian cause.” [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] There are others who, as in Paris on Nov. 12, marched in silence, chanting no slogans and refraining from supporting one “side” or

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Israel’s forgotten hostage: Avera Mengistu remains in Hamas captivity after 9 years

Nine years ago, Mengistu was taken by Hamas. A deal on the release of some of the hostages taken on Oct. 7 doesn’t appear to include him. (Image credit: Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images)

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Bill Belichick Is on the Verge of Becoming the NFL’s Biggest Loser

The New England Patriots coach who has won six Super Bowls is closing in on a different record after his team lost again on Sunday.

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AI and the Rise of Mediocrity

Like most Americans, I like to think of myself as an individual—but a week ago I walked out into a parking lot to find five cars identical in make, model, year, and color to my own. I was glad I

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Global Automakers Turn to China for EV Lessons

Western automakers are looking to China for clues about how to speed up manufacturing and beat back local rivals in the world’s biggest auto market.

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DouYu Establishes Management Committee After CEO’s Arrest

DouYu International Holdings said its board has established an interim management committee to oversee operations after the Chinese livestreaming company said last week its chief executive and chairman was arrested.

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Indian army digs by hand to free 41 trapped tunnel workers

Indian military engineers were preparing to dig by hand Monday to reach 41 workers trapped in a collapsed road tunnel for 16 days, a rescue operation hit by repeated setbacks. Soldiers plan to use a so-called “rat-hole mining” technique, digging

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Pope’s condition after illness ‘good and stable’: Vatican

Pope Francis is improving after suffering from flu symptoms at the weekend, the Vatican said Monday, noting that the 86-year-old pontiff was postponing some appointments during his recovery. “The pope’s condition is good and stable, he has no fever and

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Where the ICC Probe Into Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s Drug War Stands

As President of the Philippines in March 2019, Rodrigo Duterte withdrew the country from being a party to the International Criminal Court. But it was too late to stop a probe the ICC had started in 2016 that was looking

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6 Teens Go on Trial for Alleged Role in 2020 Beheading of French Teacher Samuel Paty

PARIS — Six teenagers go on trial Monday in Paris for their alleged roles in the beheading of a teacher who showed caricatures of the prophet of Islam to his class, a killing that led authorities to reaffirm France’s cherished

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