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Putin signs decree boosting Russia’s troop numbers by 15 percent

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Friday boosting troop numbers by 15 percent, in a move the army said was due to “threats” associated with the Ukraine offensive. The move comes as both Ukraine and Russia seek to

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Judge rejects Trump immunity claim in 2020 election case – Reuters

Judge rejects Trump immunity claim in 2020 election case  Reuters ‘Withering rejection’: Trump loses presidential immunity fight—twice in one day  MSNBC Trump doesn’t have presidential immunity from lawsuits over January 6, appeals court rules  CNN Trump can be sued for Jan. 6 riot,

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King Charles III’s tie raises eyebrows amid UK-Greek row

King Charles III got tongues wagging at COP28 on Friday by wearing a tie apparently patterned with the Greek flag, as the UK government is mired in a row with Athens over the Parthenon Marbles. Internet sleuths spotted the king’s

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Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, will skip Christmas festivities this year

NPR’s Asma Khalid asks Palestinian Christians Munther Issac and Tarar Haddad about their efforts to convince American lawmakers to support a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas.

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In Ukraine, a special school helps children cope with trauma from the war

Children in Ukraine who lost a parent in the war are receiving counseling at a special camp and school.

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How Israel’s judicial system handles the estimated 7000 Palestinians in its prisons

NPR’s Asma Khalid speaks to Dror Sadot of B’Tselem The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories, about how Israel has detained thousands of Palestinians for years.

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Drunk and Asleep on the Job: Air Traffic Controllers Pushed to the Brink

A nationwide shortage of controllers has resulted in an exhausted and demoralized work force that is increasingly prone to making dangerous mistakes.

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1 dead, 4 injured in Las Vegas shooting of homeless: Police – ABC News

1 dead, 4 injured in Las Vegas shooting of homeless: Police  ABC News 5 shot in Vegas homeless encampment, as homeless serial killer on loose in LA  Fox News Las Vegas police: 5 shot, 1 killed in homeless camp shooting near Charleston,

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Spaniard accused of helping North Korea evade US sanctions arrested

Spanish police on Friday said they had arrested a man wanted by Washington for allegedly conspiring with cryptocurrency experts to help North Korea evade US sanctions over its nuclear program. Alejandro Cao de Benos, the founder of a pro-Pyongyang affinity

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Judge rejects Trump’s motion to dismiss 2020 federal election interference case – CBS News

Judge rejects Trump’s motion to dismiss 2020 federal election interference case  CBS News ‘Withering rejection’: Trump loses presidential immunity fight—twice in one day  MSNBC Trump doesn’t have presidential immunity from lawsuits over January 6, appeals court rules  CNN Judge rejects Trump immunity claim

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