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Why an Israeli raid on al-Aqsa Mosque is stoking tensions

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Comment on this storyComment This article has been updated. An unprecedented early-morning attack by Hamas caught the Israeli defense and intelligence establishment off guard Saturday, and triggered reprisal strikes by land and air on the Gaza Strip. Hamas leaders said the surprise attack, which led to Israel’s deadliest day in at least 75 years, was … Read more

Imran Khan Arrested in Graft Probe, Stoking Anger in Pakistan

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Paramilitary troops arrested Pakistan’s former premier Imran Khan on the orders of the anti-corruption bureau, a improvement that threatens to escalate the cash-strapped nation’s political disaster and draw hundreds of his supporters to the streets. Dozens of safety officers escorted Khan right into a black SUV whereas others beat again a few of his supporters … Read more