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Yuval Carmi, 67, was also ordered to pay total of NIS 130,000 as compensation to two of his victims; ‘I’m full of regret for what I did,’ he says after sentencing

The author of “Carrie,” “The Shining” and many other favorites, King has willingly — even eagerly — placed himself in opposition to Simon & Schuster, his longtime publisher. (Image credit: Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Despite not confirming visit, US speaker of the House expected to land Tuesday evening in Taipei on highest-level visit in 25 years as China warns of severe repercussions

UNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sounded the alarm over the war in Ukraine, nuclear threats in Asia and the Middle East, and other tensions, warning that “humanity is just one misunderstanding, one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation.” The warning

Chinese warplanes buzz line dividing Taiwan Strait before expected Pelosi visit – source  Reuters See China’s reaction as Pelosi heads to Taiwan  CNN Chinese military posts video boasting military might ahead of Pelosi trip to Taiwan  Fox News The real reason Xi is

US kills al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in drone strike in Afghanistan  CNN US takes out al Qaeda leader Ayman Al Zawahiri in ‘successful’ Afghanistan counterterrorism operation  Fox News ‘This is a big win’: Republican reacts to death of al Qaeda leader  CNN

Local media in Taiwan reported the U.S. House speaker will arrive in Taipei on Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit in more than 25 years. (Image credit: AP)

The city is rolling out the red carpet and seeking to brand itself as a destination for Jews interested in exploring their heritage

Seven of the 19 crew members to be retained in Argentina; judge says there are still elements to be investigated regarding Iranian Gholamrez Ghasemi, designated a member of IRGC

FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Safer America Plan  The White House