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Thursday Briefing: Strikes Leave 6 Dead in Beirut

Thursday Briefing: Strikes Leave 6 Dead in Beirut

Justin Porter
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Politics

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Tropical Storm Krathon Slams Taiwan, Bringing Flooding and Landslides

Tropical Storm Krathon Slams Taiwan, Bringing Flooding and Landslides

Yan Zhuang and John Liu
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Politics

Two people have been killed and more than 10,000 evacuated, the authorities said. The drenching rain has brought damage and widespread power outages.


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‘There’s No Safety’: Decision to Leave Ends in Tragedy for Lebanese Family

‘There’s No Safety’: Decision to Leave Ends in Tragedy for Lebanese Family

Matthew Cassel, Meg Felling and Arijeta Lajka
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Politics

Zahraa Badreddine fled Nabatieh in southern Lebanon as Israeli airstrikes intensified, hoping to find safety in a predominantly Christian area closer to the coast. But last Sunday, an airstrike near Sidon killed her two children.


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Gilead Agrees to Allow Generic Version of Groundbreaking H.I.V. Shot in Poor Countries

Gilead Agrees to Allow Generic Version of Groundbreaking H.I.V. Shot in Poor Countries

Stephanie Nolen
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Politics

Many middle-income countries are left out of the deal, widening a gulf in access to critical medicines.


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Israeli Strikes on Gaza Schools and an Orphanage Kill Scores of Palestinians

Israeli Strikes on Gaza Schools and an Orphanage Kill Scores of Palestinians

Anushka Patil
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Politics

The Palestinian Authority’s official news agency said the Israeli military operation had included an incursion by ground troops and airstrikes.


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Israel Says at Least 8 Soldiers Are Killed in Clashes With Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel Says at Least 8 Soldiers Are Killed in Clashes With Hezbollah in Lebanon

Euan Ward, Liam Stack, Farnaz Fassihi, Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Michael Levenson
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Politics

The cross-border fighting appeared to be the first direct ground confrontation between the two sides since Israel invaded Lebanon this week.


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In Israel, Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, Is More Bitter Than Sweet

In Israel, Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, Is More Bitter Than Sweet

Ephrat Livni
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Politics

On Rosh Hashana, many Israelis longed for a return to normalcy after a year of escalating wars for the country.


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Thursday Briefing: Israeli Troops Clashed with Hezbollah

Thursday Briefing: Israeli Troops Clashed with Hezbollah

Gaya Gupta
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Politics

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Israel-Hezbollah War: What to Know

Israel-Hezbollah War: What to Know

Aryn Baker
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Politics

An Israeli ground operation targeting Hezbollah forces in Lebanon recalls previous wars and raises fears of worse to come.


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Biden Says He Won’t Support an Israeli Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites

Biden Says He Won’t Support an Israeli Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites

Michael D. Shear
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Politics

His comments reflected a renewed effort by his administration to seek restraint from Israel to try to avoid a growing war in the Middle East.


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Iran’s Strikes on Israel Appear Aimed at Shoring Up Regional Alliance

Iran’s Strikes on Israel Appear Aimed at Shoring Up Regional Alliance

Erika Solomon
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Politics

Iran’s second missile barrage against Israel is unlikely to deter its foe, experts say, but may help retain the support of the “Axis of Resistance” it has built up over years.


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Israel Confirms 1st Military Fatality in Lebanon Invasion

Israel Confirms 1st Military Fatality in Lebanon Invasion

Liam Stack
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Politics

The military identified the soldier as Capt. Eitan Itzhak Oster, 22, from central Israel, but did not specify where he was killed.


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Missing Out on Coldplay’s India Tickets, Some Fans Vented — Even to Police

Missing Out on Coldplay’s India Tickets, Some Fans Vented — Even to Police

Sameer Yasir
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Politics

When 13 million people tried to buy tickets for the band’s Mumbai shows, the ticketing site crashed. Many who came up short cried foul, both online and to the authorities.


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Tesla Sales Increase, Suggesting Electric Car Demand Is Rebounding

Tesla Sales Increase, Suggesting Electric Car Demand Is Rebounding

Jack Ewing and Neal E. Boudette
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Politics

The automaker reported a gain of 6.4 percent for the latest quarter, its first such increase this year.


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Israel Bars UN Chief António Guterres From Entering the Country

Israel Bars UN Chief António Guterres From Entering the Country

Matthew Mpoke Bigg
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Politics

Foreign Minister Israel Katz said the U.N. secretary general had not condemned Iran’s missile attack on Israel in strong enough terms. For his part, Mr. Guterres said he condemned the attack.


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