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The directive came in a letter to the U.N., after the Israeli Parliament banned the relief agency that has aided Palestinian refugees for decades.The directive came in a letter to the U.N., after the Israeli Parliament banned the relief agency that has aided

Hamas identified four female soldiers abducted from a military base as those who will be freed in the next exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.Hamas identified four female soldiers abducted from a military base as those who will be freed in the

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to withdraw from southern Lebanon, but Israel says that Hezbollah hasn’t upheld its promise and that the Lebanese Army isn’t ready to fill the void.Israel and Hezbollah agreed to withdraw from southern Lebanon, but Israel says that Hezbollah hasn’t

A gesture associated with the Nazis has a surprising history. But in Germany, there was little doubt about its meaning.A gesture associated with the Nazis has a surprising history. But in Germany, there was little doubt about its meaning. 

A popular TV host admitted trying to conceal a sexual assault complaint. This time, the reaction was swift and harsh, and aimed not only at him but also his employers.A popular TV host admitted trying to conceal a sexual assault complaint. This time,

Hundreds of truckloads of food, fuel and other supplies have arrived in Gaza each day since the cease-fire took effect. But the need is vast after 15 months of war.Hundreds of truckloads of food, fuel and other supplies have arrived in Gaza each

The government attributed the release to procedural reasons. But critics say it is because Italy depends on Libya to stem the flow of migrants from Africa.The government attributed the release to procedural reasons. But critics say it is because Italy depends on Libya

Russia says Ukraine shot down a military transport carrying 65 captured Ukrainians. Ukraine has not confirmed its role, identified the bodies it received, or said how it happened.Russia says Ukraine shot down a military transport carrying 65 captured Ukrainians. Ukraine has not confirmed

North Korea’s leader has grown more assertive since their last efforts at diplomacy ended in failure — and now has Russia at his side.North Korea’s leader has grown more assertive since their last efforts at diplomacy ended in failure — and now has

Riad Sattouf’s saga of his parents’ failed bicultural marriage, with its harsh depiction of life in rural Syria, has become a literary sensation.Riad Sattouf’s saga of his parents’ failed bicultural marriage, with its harsh depiction of life in rural Syria, has become a