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Israel threatens legal attack using anti-BDS laws passed by many US states, Palestinian advocates see pivotal moment.
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Two months after Gaza ceasefire, US is focused on preventing further crisis without a long-term strategy, say experts.
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Texas legislators go to Washington and call on US President Joe Biden and Congress to counter state voting restrictions.
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Khalid bid Salman is highest ranking Saudi to visit Washington since the US said MBS ordered Khashoggi’s murder.
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Amid world outcry, investigation under way of unidentified gunmen who assassinated Moise at his home in Port-au-Prince.
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Biden to offer assurances of support as advances by the Taliban spark alarm amid rapid US withdrawal.
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The $50m for Gaza, occupied West Bank was approved by Congress but is being held up by a top Republican senator.
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Easier US nuclear diplomacy with Iran, economic accords with Arab states and a White House visit for Bennett seen ahead.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland promises to defend ‘cornerstone of our democracy’ against challenges by Republican states.
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Muslim congresswoman accused of ‘drawing false equivalencies’ between the US, Israel, Hamas and the Taliban.