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December 20, 2023 3:28 PM

Palestinian Minnesotan and Twin Cities rabbi call for civil dialogue

A Twin Cities rabbi and a Palestinian Hopkins resident led a community conversation about the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza Tuesday night.

by Tom Crann, Lukas Levin and Megan Burks

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December 19, 2023 11:58 AM

Why Hezbollah and Israel haven't plunged into all-out war

The Iran-backed Lebanese militia and Israeli forces have been fighting across their border since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, but analysts say they want to avoid a war.

by Jane Arraf

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December 19, 2023 4:19 AM

Pentagon announces new international maritime protection force for the Red Sea

The U.S. and other nations are creating a force to protect ships transiting the Red Sea that have come under attack from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced.

by The Associated Press

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December 19, 2023 3:43 AM

A volcano in Iceland erupts weeks after thousands were evacuated from a nearby town

Police evacuated Grindavik in November after strong seismic activity in the area damaged homes and raised fears of an imminent eruption. Officials said magma could continue in that direction.

by The Associated Press

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December 19, 2023 2:08 AM

Earthquake rattles western China, killing more than 100 people

The state news agency Xinhua said the quake had a magnitude of 6.2. It reportedly damaged water, electricity, transport, communications and other infrastructure in the mountainous region.

by John Ruwitch

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December 18, 2023 8:52 AM

U.S. defense secretary arrives in Israel as pressure mounts to end the war in Gaza

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in Tel Aviv meeting with top officials to discuss Israel's combat operations in Gaza, including efforts to protect civilians there.

by Scott Neuman and Jason DeRose

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December 17, 2023 8:28 AM

Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm about its conduct in Gaza

Israel’s government is facing calls for a cease-fire from some of its closest European allies as well as protesters at home. The deadly shooting of three hostages who waved a white flag has added to mounting concerns about Israel's wartime conduct.

by The Associated Press

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December 17, 2023 1:16 AM

Over 60 drown in a migrant vessel off Libya while trying to reach Europe, UN says

A boat carrying dozens of Europe-bound migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people — including women and children — dead, the U.N. migration agency said.

by The Associated Press

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December 16, 2023 2:12 PM

Houthis launch more drone attacks as shipping companies suspend Red Sea operations

The U.S. and U.K. said their warships had shot down drones launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen. Meanwhile, major shipping companies suspended operations in the area.

by Willem Marx

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December 16, 2023 11:27 AM

Israel's military says hostages waved a white flag before being killed by a soldier

The three Israelis held by Hamas were shot and killed after an Israeli soldier misidentified them as a threat as they exited a building in Gaza, according to a preliminary report by Israel's military.

by Scott Neuman and Kat Lonsdorf

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