A Fight Over Drafting Ultra-Orthodox Jews Sunk Netanyahu's Government
A dispute about whether Israel's military should draft ultra-Orthodox Jews is behind the collapse of the country's current government.

Netanyahu fires defense minister, sparking mass protests
The standoff has threatened to spill over into a broader constitutional crisis.

Daylight savings dispute leaves Lebanon with two time zones
Many Lebanese have found themselves in the position of juggling work and school schedules in different time zones.

US launches airstrikes in Syria after drone kills US worker
The exchange threatens to upend recent efforts to deescalate tensions across the wider Middle East.
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Her dad is a Russian Air Force pilot, she’s an anti-Putin activist
A Russian woman in Chicago leads a group of fellow exiles against Putin and his war.

Why President Biden won't comment on Trump's indictment anytime soon
Commenting on the indictment of former President Donald Trump could have different political implications for President Joe Biden.

7 California officers charged in death of LA motorist caught on video
An 18-minute video of the incident, recorded by one of the officers on the scene, shows Edward Bronstein handcuffed and on his knees.