Dec 23 (Reuters) – The Trump administration is not satisfied with the Rwanda-backed M23’s withdrawal from a strategic town in eastern Congo, a senior U.S. official told Reuters, as residents reported persistent clashes nearby on Tuesday.
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Iraqi Kurdistan power struggle leaves dozens missing
Iraqi Kurdistan power struggle leaves dozens missing | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastAn internal Kurdish power feud has triggered mass arrests, alleged executions, and the unresolved detention of an American veteran amid rising…
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From Gaza to Bethlehem, Christmas Joy Is Overshadowed by Political Realities
Palestinians across the Holy Land are marking a subdued Christmas season amid the fragile cease-fire, West Bank checkpoint expansion, policed celebrations and the postwar tourism drought. ‘This season is only scratching the surface of what…
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Aleppo clashes show fragility of Sharaa’s deal with Kurds
Aleppo clashes show fragility of Sharaa’s deal with Kurds | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastRenewed clashes between Damascus forces and Kurdish units in Aleppo underscore how fragile efforts to integrate the SDF into Syria’s new…
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Iran signals deterrence as Israel weighs missile threat
Iran signals deterrence as Israel weighs missile threat | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle East/Iran NewsIranian officials are emphasizing deterrence and diplomacy amid reports of Israeli concern over Tehran’s missile program and the…
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Russia’s Lavrov to meet Syrian counterpart for talks in Moscow, TASS cites foreign ministry
MOSCOW, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will hold talks with his Syrian counterpart Asaad Al-Shaibani in Moscow on Tuesday, the TASS state news agency reported, citing ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
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Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London, campaign group says
LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) – British police arrested Swedish activist Greta Thunberg in London on Tuesday at a pro-Palestinian protest, UK-based campaign group Defend Our Juries said.
Thunberg was arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign…
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Israel extends order allowing closure of foreign broadcasters
Israel’s parliament has extended an order allowing the government to shut down foreign broadcasters operating in the country.
The legislation, passed by 22 votes to 10, expands temporary powers introduced during the Gaza war to shutter outlets…
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Sinkholes in Turkey’s agricultural heartland fuel farmers’ concerns
By Ali Kucukgocmen
KONYA, Turkey, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Hundreds of sinkholes have emerged in Turkey’s central agricultural region due to dwindling rainfall and receding groundwaters, causing concern among farmers and environmental experts who see it…
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Why Can a Jew Call for Mass Killings but I Can’t Say ‘Good Morning, Gaza’? – Opinion
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