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Israeli parliament mandates death penalty for most Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis
The legislation makes death by hanging the default punishment for Palestinians on Gaza's West Bank who are convicted of nationalistic killings of Jewish Israelis.
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Spain bars US planes from using airspace in Iran war
"Neither the bases are authorized, nor, of course, is the use of Spanish airspace authorized for any actions related to the war in Iran," Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said
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Iran warns U.S. troops would be 'set on fire' if they invade
The U.S. has moved 3,500 troops into the region as it prepares for a potential invasion of Iran
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EU's roughly $105B loan allows Ukraine to keep fighting Russia, changes dynamics of any peace deal
The deal is structured so that future Russian reparations will be used to repay the new loans.
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US in active pursuit of oil tanker near Venezuela
Seizing it would mark the third time an oil tanker has been taken by the U.S. in the area
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At least 9 killed, 10 wounded in pub shooting in South Africa, police say
Among the victims was a driver for an online vehicle service who had just dropped off a passenger near the tavern when he was caught in the crossfire, police said, according to reports.
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U.S. lays out terms for trade deal with Canada
U.S. officials have laid out demands for trade talks with Canada and Mexico, making clear that they won't rubber stamp the existing free trade agreement for the three North American nations without changes.
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Brazil president warns US intervention in Venezuela could cause humanitarian crisis
His comments were made at the summit of the South American Mercosur bloc in Foz do Iguaçu
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Hamas celebrates its 38th anniversary, calls Tel Aviv attack 'towering milestone'
"Al-Aqsa Flood was a towering milestone in our people’s march toward freedom and independence," Hamas said.
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Alleged gunmen in Australia shooting inspired by Islamic State, traveled to Philippines: police
"Early indications point to a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State, allegedly committed by a father and son," Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett said.
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German authorities arrest five allegedly radical Muslims planning Christmas market attack
German investigators believed that the men planned to drive a vehicle into a crowded market in the Dingolfing-Landau area
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Australia responds to Bondi Beach massacre of Jews with more gun laws that don't stop shootings
As the United States moves closer to its founders’ intent to not infringe on citizens’ rights to keep and bear arms, Australia inches closer and closer to near-obliteration of any such rights.
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Australia to enact tougher gun laws after terror attack on Hanukkah celebration
"The government is prepared to take whatever action is necessary," Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said