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Trump vows: Tariffs on Mexico and Canada on his first day in office
President-elect announces his intention to implement a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada and a 10% increase on tariffs for Chinese goods already subject to duties. Continue Reading
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Militia detains 300 migrants in desert in Libya’s effort to contain sea crossings
TRIPOLI, LIBYA — Libyan military officials said Monday that they apprehended hundreds of migrants traversing the country’s vast desert hoping to ultimately cross the Mediterranean Sea in pursuit of a better life in Europe. The 444th… Continue Reading
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Trump promises 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada, extra 10% tariff on China | Business and Economy
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, US president-elect says measures will remain until countries stamp out illegal border crossings and drug trafficking. United States President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to slap a 25 percent tariff on all goods… Continue Reading
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How the IDF has managed a 14-month war – Israel News
The IDF Logistics Command, under Maj.-Gen. Michel Yanko has had to handle an unprecedented challenge to keep the military’s machine moving through 14 months of war and fighting on seven fronts, including massive invasions against Hamas… Continue Reading
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Israeli politicians oppose Lebanon deal, call it a strategic mistake – Israel News
Amid internal and international pressure to end the conflict in Israel’s North and the emerging settlement between Israel and Lebanon, some Israeli political leaders expressed their opposition to the upcoming agreement, which, among other… Continue Reading
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Benjamin Netanyahu builds support for Lebanon settlement deal – Israel News
Anyone looking to understand how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to sell the settlement agreement with Lebanon to his supporters only needs to tune into Channel 14. Netanyahu’s prominent representatives on the channel, from Yaakov… Continue Reading
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ACUM awards honor Israeli music’s resilience amid a year of war and unit – Israel Culture
Little did moviegoers know on Sunday evening as they stood in line for tickets and popcorn at Cinema City Glilot that directly across the foyer, some of Israeli music’s most notable names were mingling as they waited for the doors to open… Continue Reading
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Calin Georgescu advances to Romania’s presidential runoff
(JTA) — A politician who praised notorious Romanian antisemites and Nazi collaborators has won the first round of his country’s presidential election. Calin Georgescu ran independently after leaving Romania’s far-right party, Alliance… Continue Reading
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Graham responds to Canadian FM: Should the ICC also come after the US President?
Senator Lindsey Graham responds to Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, who said Canada will abide by ICC arrest warrants decision: We will make it loud and clear that those countries who assist in enforcing the arrest warrants – even if… Continue Reading
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‘Lost a brother’: Chabad community vows to press on with outreach after emissary’s killing
Efraim Glasomitsky was hanging out with friends on Saturday night, celebrating the end of Shabbat, when someone in the group checked their phone — and relayed terrible news. “He said, ‘There’s a story. They murdered the… Continue Reading
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