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Yemen’s Houthis announce air blockade on Israel prompting some airlines to halt operations

In a video broadcast, Houthi spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree called on international airlines to take the warning seriously in order to preserve the safety of their travellers.
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Iraq’s justice minister says prisons are at double their capacity as amnesty law takes effect

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Cambodian court convicts prominent politician of incitement in latest legal move to stifle opponents

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Australia and New Zealand pledge support for film industries after Trump proposes tariffs

Australia and New Zealand said on Monday they would advocate for the two countries’ film industries, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the country.
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Australia and New Zealand Pledge Support for Film Industries After Trump Proposes Tariffs

By Alasdair Pal and Christine Chen SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia and New Zealand said on Monday they would advocate for the two countries’ film industries, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the country. Australia’s home affairs minister Tony Burke …
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Man goes on trial accused of 8 killings in metro Phoenix in 2017

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Rights groups condemn arrest of Hong Kong activist Anna Kwok’s father and brother

Arrests are the first case of the city’s national security law being used to target the relatives of pro-democracy campaigners

Human rights groups have condemned the arrest of relatives of Anna Kwok, an exiled pro-democracy activist who is wanted by the Hong Kong police, in the first example of the city’s national security law being used to target the family members of an activist living overseas.

Kwok, 28, is the executive director of the Washington-based Hong Kong Democracy Council, and is one of 19 overseas activists wanted by the national security police, who are offering bounties of HK$1m (£97,000) for information leading to arrest.

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From debate to dialogue: In a contentious era, ‘Ethics Bowl’ offers students a gentler alternative

From debate to dialogue: In a contentious era, ‘Ethics Bowl’ offers students a gentler alternative
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Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals who might succeed Francis

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Jesse Winker likely headed to injured list after exiting game as Mets’ lineup takes hit

Jesse Winker started his first game of the season in left field on Sunday and by the afternoon’s conclusion was receiving an MRI exam.