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Moroccan man jailed for 5 years for criticizing king over Israel ties

Said Boukioud, 48, appeals punishment for Facebook post; defense lawyer calls decision ‘harsh and incomprehensible,’ says client did not mean to offend king

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Two States, One Homeland – Sponsored Content

May is the daughter of one of the architects of Oslo, Ron Pundak. But she thinks she may be onto a different model for peace that can break the cycle where Oslo went wrong.

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Saudi Arabia extends daily oil production cut through September to boost energy prices

The Saudi cut of 1 million barrels per day, which began in July, comes as the other OPEC+ producers have agreed to extend earlier production cuts through next year.

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‘Long slog over’: Pittsburgh Jews relieved, resilient and grateful after sentencing

While differences remain over death penalty, members of Jewish community say they’re ‘united in supporting each other’ as trial for perpetrator of Tree of Life massacre reaches end

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Trump arraignment in Washington backdropped by quiet outside the courthouse – POLITICO – POLITICO

Trump arraignment in Washington backdropped by quiet outside the courthouse – POLITICO  POLITICO LIVE: Donald Trump to arrive in federal court on charges that he tried to overturn 2020 election  Reuters Donald Trump will appear Thursday in the DC federal courthouse –

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Bud Light’s Struggles Cast a Shadow Over Its Sunny Summer Ad Campaign

Bud Light’s biggest-ever summer advertising campaign makes the pitch that its beer is “easy to drink” and “easy to enjoy,” but the brand boycott that began last spring is proving hard to forget.

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What is Happening in Niger? What to Know About the Coup

Ouster of Niger’s elected president in the U.S. counterterrorism ally in West Africa has prompted threats of a military intervention.

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Post Malone bought Magic: The Gathering’s ‘One Ring’ card valued as high as $2 million

The American rapper and singer is a hardcore fan of the collectible trading card game who bought its most valuable card for $800,000 last year. His latest purchase may be worth double that price. (Image credit: Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

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Bud Light boycott takes fizz out of brewer’s earnings

The company lost big sales in the U.S. after the boycotts over its collaboration with a transgender influencer. CEO says things have now stabilized “with signals of improvement” for the brand. (Image credit: Nam Y. Huh/AP)

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