Mia Schem, an Israeli Hostage, Shares Harrowing Details of Gaza Captivity
An account of being held for 55 days in Gaza has touched a particular nerve in Israel.
U.S. Helicopters Sink 3 Houthi Boats in Red Sea, Pentagon Says
Iranian-backed Houthi gunmen from Yemen had fired on American helicopters responding to an attack on a commercial ship, U.S. Central Command said.
‘You Carry Your Home With You’: A Palestinian Poet’s Journey Out of Gaza
After months of war and fleeing from one place to the next with family, Palestinian Poet Mosab Abu Toha crossed into Egypt. He describes his harrowing experience, including being stripped, beaten and detained by Israeli soldiers.
Defying U.S. Pressure, Israel Deepens Gaza Assault
Under the withering attacks, 165 people were killed in the past 24 hours, Gazan officials said, while Israel said it had destroyed the apartment of a Hamas leader.
Conflict in Israel and Gaza, in Photos
A surprise attack by Hamas put Israel and the group that controlled Gaza at war. Here are images from the assault and what has followed.
DR Congo election: Results due with President Felix Tshisekedi leading – BBC.com
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Laws banning semi-automatic weapons and library censorship to take effect in Illinois – The Associated Press
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Pistons snap 28-game losing streak with victory over Raptors: How Detroit finally found a way to win – The Athletic
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North Korea to launch new satellites, build drones, calling war inevitable – Reuters
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Criminal charges set Trump up for the big house — or the White House – NBC News
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