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World news is all reports on stories involving politicians, conflict and revolutions outside of the United States and Israel that affect the world and the Jewish state. 'World news' helps the global environment set the political agenda through journalists situated in conflict regions reporting on the important facts.

Campaigners seek to harness Gaza anger among UK Muslim voters

The Muslim Vote campaign is advising voters to pick pro-Palestine candidates running as independents or from smaller parties like the left-wing Workers Party.

By REUTERS
03/07/2024

Security group led by China, Russia 'key pillar' of world order, Putin tells Xi

"Our cooperation is not aimed against anyone, we are not creating any blocs or alliances, we are just acting in the interests of our peoples," Putin said.

By REUTERS
03/07/2024

UN rights chief warns about rise of far-right in Europe

Turk blamed the rise of populist, extremist politics on the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences, including rising living costs, that have "disenfranchised a large segment of the population."

By REUTERS
03/07/2024

Islamic authorities in Russia's Dagestan ban full-face veil after attacks

The Dagestan Muftiate said it was introducing a "temporary" ban on the niqab after an appeal from Russia's ministry of nationality policy and religious affairs.

By REUTERS
03/07/2024

'Spiritual support' to the military: Kyiv chief rabbi meets with senior Ukrainian officers

The event, held at the JCC Beit Menachem community center, included a lecture by the Chief Rabbi.

From Labour to the Day of Rest, here are the Jewish storylines in this week’s UK election

The opposition Labour Party is poised to win a historic victory over the Conservatives. The election will also constitute a pivot for the United Kingdom’s 290,000 Jews.

By JACOB JUDAH/JTA
03/07/2024

Former US officials accuse government of 'undeniable complicity' in the killing of Palestinians

In a joint statement, the 12 former government officials said the administration was violating US laws through its support for Israel and finding loopholes to continue shipping weapons to its ally.

By REUTERS
03/07/2024

Canadian court grants injunction for police to clear pro-Palestinian campus encampment

Police were authorized to arrest and remove anyone contravening the order but protesters said the order would not stop them from campaigning for their demands.

By REUTERS
03/07/2024

Diplomacy needed to avert Israeli-Lebanon war, Macron tells Netanyahu

“The President of the Republic reiterated his extreme concern about the increase in tensions between Hezbollah and Israel along the Blue Line,” Macron’s office said.

Man convicted of terrorism offense for planning attack on UK military base

Police who attended the scene discovered a pressure cooker with wires attached, which bomb disposal experts found to be a viable explosive device.

By REUTERS
02/07/2024
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