Israel receives advanced warship amid heightened tensions with Iran

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The Saar 6 can fire missiles, launch helicopters and deploy Israel’s Iron Dome technology. Its arrival comes following the killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist, allegedly by Israel. A ceremony marks the arrival of the first of four new German-built … Read More

Indonesia reels from surge in infections as Covid-19 spreads

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Healthcare facilities under strain with daily records set for infections. Motorcyclists passing a mural promoting awareness of the Covid-19 outbreak in Jakarta. The country remains the worst hit in South-east Asia with the number of confirmed cases at 549,508 as … Read More

Knesset votes to dissolve itself; new elections unless budget compromise reached

PM Benjamin Netanyahu walks into the Israeli Parliament during a vote on a bill to dissolve the Knesset, Dec. 2, 2020. (Alex Kolomoisky/POOL) Knesset votes 61-54 with 15 members not present to approve an opposition bill to dissolve the house. … Read More

Germany to keep restaurants, hotels closed until January 10 – sources

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BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany is planning to extend restrictions on restaurants and hotels until Jan. 10, sources familiar with discussions between the federal government and 16 states said on Wednesday. Chancellor Angela Merkel is holding talks with regional governors on … Read More

Trump hints he will veto defense bill unless controversial Section 230 terminated

Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here’s what you need to know as you start your day … Trump warns he’ll veto defense bill unless social media protections in Section 230 terminated President Trump tweeted late Tuesday that he … Read More

EU proposes new alliance to the U.S. to handle China challenge

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“Revitalize the transatlantic partnership” The European Union will propose to the United States that it take advantage of an opportunity that appears “once in a generation” and to conclude a new global alliance. The detailed project seeks to bury the … Read More

San Jose mayor, police chief urge county to change sanctuary city policy

Fernando Jesus Lopez, a suspect in a stabbing spree that killed two, had been deported 3 times. San Jose officials have pushed for a change to Santa Clara County’s sanctuary city policy after learning that a suspect in a stabbing spree was undocumented and … Read More

Japan: A month’s suicides surpass total death toll of Covid-19

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In October, 2,153 Japanese people committed suicide – a number that exceeds the country’s total Covid-19 toll which stood at 2,087 for the entire year to date. Japan has witnessed a sharp surge in suicides, mostly among women, amid the … Read More

Russia says Israel must halt its ‘arbitrary’ airstrikes in Syria

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After Israeli-Iranian flare-up, Moscow says Syrian territory should not be ‘an arena for settling geopolitical accounts,’ warns of potential for regional chaos. This December 11, 2017 photo shows Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Syrian President Bashar Assad watching troops … Read More

Russia Deploys Fleet Off Syria While Claiming U.S. Preparing for Possible Strike

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Up to 13 Russian warships have crossed the Bosphorus toward Syria so far this week as tensions between the U.S. and Syria continue to rise. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting in Kemerovo, Russia, Monday, Aug. 27, 2018Credit: … Read More

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