If the meeting goes well, the timing for Lapid – just a month before the election – could prove very fortuitous. In making high-profile trips abroad just before an election, Lapid is taking a page ou
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Full Article: Israel Elections: Will meeting with the EU help or harm Lapid? - analysis
Why can Deri threaten to veto Israel's High Court if it disqualifies him? – analysis
Arye Deri talking about getting his own personal special treatment along with special treatment for Netanyahu’s public corruption case is no longer very controversial for half of Israel.
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Full Article: Why can Deri threaten to veto Israel's High Court if it disqualifies him? - analysis
Protests in Iran: On the eve of a new world era?
Just as the Islamic Revolution fundamentally changed Iran 43 years ago and had an impact far beyond the country's borders, the current wave of protests sweeping the country is set to change more than just Iran. The era of political Islam is coming to an end. By Ali Sadrzadeh..
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Turkish president sues German lawmaker over slur
The Turkish government this week sharply criticised Kubicki’s comments, made at a recent election campaign event..
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PA envoy: Israel has committed most terrible massacres since WWII
The Palestinian Authority's ambassador to the UN, Ibrahim Khraishi, continues to argue for sanctions against Israel to be put in place.
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Full Article: PA envoy: Israel has committed most terrible massacres since WWII
Israel's busy diplomatic agenda for the Jewish New Year
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Lapid’s two-state promise could be trap for Israel or create goodwill; Lebanon maritime border talks are nearing the end; Iran talks are on hiatus, Ben-Gvir is raising fears in DC
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Full Article: Israel's busy diplomatic agenda for the Jewish New Year
Baltics say Ukrainian annexation mirrors their occupation story
Hundreds of thousands of people from the Baltic countries were exiled to Siberia, while many Russians came to settle, increasing the number of Russian-speakers to about a third of the population,
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Full Article: Baltics say Ukrainian annexation mirrors their occupation story
Zimbabwe: Conviction of author Tsitsi Dangarembga and Barnes for protesting economic hardship a travesty of justice
Responding to news that Zimbabwean author and activist Tsitsi Dangarembga and fellow protester Julie Barnes were each convicted for “inciting violence”, handed a six-month suspended sentence for participating on the 31 July 2020 protest against economic hardship, and fined, Lucia Masuka, Executive Director of Amnesty International Zimbabwe, said:..
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US imposes sanctions on Russia over annexation of Ukrainian territories
Washington acted after Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday proclaimed the biggest annexation in Europe since World War Two, declaring Russian rule over 15% of Ukraine.
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Full Article: US imposes sanctions on Russia over annexation of Ukrainian territories
Iran Protests Continue Despite Heavy Crackdowns
Dozens of people have been killed in nationwide demonstrations that erupted almost two weeks ago after Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman, died in police custody..
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Full Article: Iran Protests Continue Despite Heavy Crackdowns