Netanyahu vows to unite Israel but opponents dismiss pledge

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Published
March 23, 2023

Netanyahu vows to unite Israel but opponents dismiss pledge

Israel’s parliament passed the first of several laws that make up its contentious judicial overhaul as protesters staged another day of demonstrations aimed at raising alarm over what they see as the country’s descent toward autocracy.
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March 23, 2023

Many millions die without clean water or sanitation, UN says

The lack of access to basic water-related services kills more people globally than floods, droughts and other disasters.
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March 23, 2023

Abortion-rights supporters prevail in New Hampshire House

The Republican-controlled chamber rejects multiple bills to further restrict abortion access.
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March 23, 2023

Record number of books targeted in complaints last year, library association says

The number of complaints in 2022 nearly doubled the previous year’s amount.
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March 23, 2023

Pentagon: Budget readies U.S. for possible China confrontation

The testimony comes on the heels of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow, which added to concerns that China will step up its support for Putin's war on Ukraine.
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March 23, 2023

Zelensky visits front-line areas as new phase nears

While in Kherson on Thursday, Zelensky met with local security officials and inspected infrastructure damaged by Russian strikes, his office said.
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March 23, 2023

New report raises alarm over antisemitic attacks and incidents reaching a 43-year high

The number of incidents reported in Maine has grown, although cases remain rare here.
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March 23, 2023

TikTok CEO faces off with Congress over security fears

The CEO of TikTok is being grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
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March 23, 2023

Slovakia delivers first 4 Soviet-era MiG-29 jets to Ukraine

On Friday, the Slovak government approved a plan to give Ukraine its fleet of 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets, becoming the second NATO member to heed the Ukrainian government’s pleas.
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March 23, 2023

Jill Biden calls on men to step up for women’s rights

First lady Jill Biden didn't mince words as she lamented that women find themselves relitigating 'battles that we thought we had won a long time ago.'