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How Elon Musk became Donald Trump’s shadow vice-president
The world’s richest man has risen to become the second most powerful man in US politics. None of it was accidental. As Donald Trump watched election results roll in from a party at his ...World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago -
How do the laws of war apply to terrorists?
A terrorist is an “outlaw” in the literal sense of that term. They are not protected by the ordinary rules of international law, because they don’t abide by these rules themselves.Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
How war led to daylight saving time in the US
Today, we associate daylight saving time with the twice-a-year changing of the clocks. Over 100 years ago, it was considered a wartime measure.Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
How ‘Blitz’ Recreates War-Torn London
Steve McQueen’s latest film, set in 1940 during Germany’s bombardment of the British capital, draws extensively from contemporary photos, and much of it was shot outside London.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
What Is U.N. Resolution 1701?
U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 was intended to create a buffer zone between Israel and Hezbollah. Here’s a look at why it didn’t and what lies ahead in efforts to end the conflict in Lebanon.World - The New York Times - October 21 -
How much food is Israel letting into northern Gaza?
Israel has been accused of deliberately withholding food aid from people in northern Gaza.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Trade, tech, defence: UK braces for policy flashpoints with Trump’s US
Key differences are set to test the transatlantic relationshipWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
‘I hate the night’: life in Gaza amid the incessant sounds of war - visual story
Their hopes for peace fading and fearful of being forgotten, two Gazans share the trauma of living their days and nights surrounded by the noise of gunfire, missiles and drones Continue reading...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
International experts say Gaza is still at risk of famine after more than a year of war
International experts say Gaza is still at risk of famine after more than a year of warWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Studied Israel in Mission to Topple It
The head of the U.S-designated terrorist organization spent two decades in Israeli prisons before emerging to assemble a powerful militia.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
Middle East crisis live: Israel hails Yahya Sinwar’s death as ‘beginning of the end’ as US signals push for ceasefire and hostage return
Israeli PM says 'task before us is not yet complete’; US president, VP and senior leaders say killing must be opportunity to end Gaza war. Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar is dead: what we ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Harris says death of Yahya Sinwar is chance to finally end Israel-Gaza war
Other leaders hail the death of the Hamas leader, saying there is opportunity for ceasefire and humanitarian aid. Israel kills its prime target – but Sinwar’s death seems down to chance, not ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Biden, Harris say Sinwar's death offers chance to end Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
Biden spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about how to use this opportunity to "bring the war to a close," the White House said.Top stories - ABC News - October 18 -
Message to Netanyahu; Sinwar’s death means you can stop the war and bring the hostages home. Do it | Jonathan Freedland
The Israeli PM can claim the ‘total victory’ he wanted in his war on Hamas. Now he must try to secure the peace. A good day for the world, said Joe Biden . The best day of my life, said Mohammed ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Israel continues to bomb Gaza as hopes fade of Hamas leader’s death ending war
More than 60 deaths recorded in territory in past day as Israel launches more airstrikes and sends in more troops. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel has launched new airstrikes and sent ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Dozens reported dead in Israeli strike in Gaza, as Biden says end to war 'hard to achieve'
Hamas-run authorities say 20 women are among at least 33 dead in Jabalia refugee camp.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
Progressives must walk a fine line: end the war in Gaza and elect Harris | Judith Levine
It’s sounds like an impossible dilemma for activists and organizers, but it isn’t. Progressives can and must do both. The war in Gaza is not high among most voters’ concerns. But for many Arab ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
U.S. making another push to end war in Gaza, U.S. envoy in Beirut for talks with Lebanese officials
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit the Middle East again this week to continue to push for a cease-fire in Gaza. That visit will come after U.S. Envoy Amos Hochstein's trip to ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Middle East crisis live: Israeli military says it is carrying out strikes on military targets in Iran
IDF spokesman says strikes are a response to ‘months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran’, as blasts reported in Tehran and nearby city of Karaj. Lebanon’s health minister, Firass Abiad ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Daughter of L.A. Times Owner Says Endorsement Decision Stemmed From Harris Stance on Gaza War
After the paper canceled its planned endorsement of Kamala Harris, the owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, said his daughter didn’t speak for the organization. But many staff members questioned his motives.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Gaza aid falls to lowest level since start of war despite US warning to Israel
Biden administration letter threatened to withhold military help if humanitarian crisis did not urgently improveBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Harris vows at Michigan rally to ‘do everything in my power to end the war in Gaza’
VP tries to appeal to state’s Arab and Muslim Americans as polling suggests they are gravitating towards Jill Stein. Kamala Harris pledged to “do everything in my power to end the war in Gaza” in ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago