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A Cambodian American Lawyer On The Importance Of Resistance

A Cambodian American lawyer has returned to her homeland to join the resistance to strongman Hun Sen. She says the US needs to pay attention to a country where China is the “elephant in the room.”

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News Brief: COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout, 2021 Economy, Brexit

The United States’ COVID-19 vaccine rollout process has gotten off to a slow start. We look back and ahead at the economy. And, The UK officially departs from the EU.

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Questionable virus surveillance tool puts Israel’s democracy to the test

Critics say Shin Bet tracking may have wrongly quarantined 100,000, while being used with insufficient oversight

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Senate’s veto override vote, New Year’s Day, minimum wage jumps: 5 things to know Friday – USA TODAY

Senate’s veto override vote, New Year’s Day, minimum wage jumps: 5 things to know Friday  USA TODAY McConnell called Hawley out over objecting to Electoral College vote during conference call Hawley wasn’t on  CNN McConnell again blocks quick vote on $2,000 stimulus

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Senate’s veto override vote, New Year’s Day, minimum wage jumps: 5 things to know Friday – USA TODAY

Senate’s veto override vote, New Year’s Day, minimum wage jumps: 5 things to know Friday  USA TODAY Ex-GOP senator slams Republicans: May be time for new party  CNN GOP Sen. Ben Sasse slams Republicans who plan to delay certification of Joe Biden’s

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U.S. Rings In New Year With Subdued Celebrations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged people find an alternative option for celebrating the holiday — with an aim to avoid large crowds and indoor gatherings. (Image credit: David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

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Australia Has Changed a Word in its National Anthem to Honor Indigenous People

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia has changed one word in its national anthem to reflect what the prime minister called “the spirit of unity” and the country’s Indigenous population. Prime Minister Scott Morrison on New Year’s Eve announced that the second

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Pop in your earbuds, it’s the top 5 Times of Israel podcasts from 2020

From Uganda to the Arava Desert, to our own homes under lockdown, the ToI’s weekly podcast has brought listeners an eclectic play list this year

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Low flying jets spook Jerusalem residents; IDF says nothing out of the ordinary

Planes were taking part in ‘routine activities’ when they roared over capital early Friday, according to military

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In 1st, election poll predicts Gantz’s Blue and White will fail to enter Knesset

Amid exodus from party, leader tells activists: ‘I know it’s hard to be proud when saying you’re with Benny Gantz’

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