France: Anti-Semitic acts increased by 27% last year
Anti-Semitic acts increased in France by 27% in 2019, says country’s interior minister.
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Commander of Iranian militia shot dead
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Deputy Qatari envoy enters Gaza
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New Cabinet announced in Lebanon
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Iran threatens to quit Non-Proliferation Treaty
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France: 7 men arrested on suspicion of planning terror attack
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Pompeo praises countries which blacklisted Hezbollah
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Majority of Israelis fear for Jews living in France
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Report: Rockets hit near US embassy in Baghdad
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Iran's parliament speaker warns IAEA
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Yisrael Beytenu demands: Disqualify Arab MK
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Monsey stabbing suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murder
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IDF helicopter attacks tunnel infrastructure in Gaza
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Turkey lifts ban on Wikipedia
Turkish court lifts ban on Wikipedia that was first imposed in April of 2017.
Decrease in number of anti-Semitic incidents in Ukraine
Jewish organization in Ukraine says number of anti-Semitic incidents recorded in 2019 decreased by 27 percent over 2018.
Protests in Lebanon turn violent for second straight night
Dozens injured after Lebanese security forces use batons and tear gas to forcefully break up demonstrations.
Iran warns of 'strong response' if EU imposes sanctions
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Meretz approves agreement with Labor
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