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Israel February 23, 2023

Israel to build 7,000 new homes in West Bank

The Israeli government has given its approval to 7,000 new home constructions in Jewish settlements in the West Bank, defying the objections of many international critics.

Algeria February 23, 2023

Algeria disbands reform group that helped depose ex-president

Algerian authorities forcibly dissolved a pro-democracy reformist group whose protests helped remove longtime President Abdelaziz Bouteflika from power in 2019.

Lebanon February 23, 2023

Governor of Lebanon's Central Bank and 2 others charged with corruption, embezzling public funds

Lebanon Central Bank's governor and two others were charged with corruption and embezzling public funds. Lebanon is in the midst of a historic economic and financial crisis.

Europe February 22, 2023

Norwegian committee says 305 candidates have been nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize

A committee in Norway announced that 305 candidates were nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize. This is the lowest number of candidates in four years.

Mexico February 21, 2023

Former Mexican security chief convicted of drug trafficking in US

Former Mexican Public Security Secretary Genaro García Luna was convicted by an anonymous New York jury of drug trafficking and accepting massive bribes to protect drug cartels.

Africa February 21, 2023

Mass trial underway for Chad rebels accused of killing president

The mass trial of 454 alleged members of the Front For Change and Concord rebel group for the murder of former Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno began Tuesday.

Mali February 21, 2023

3 UN peacekeepers killed in Mali roadside bombing

Three United Nations peacekeepers were killed by a roadside bomb near Songobia, Mali, on Tuesday, with several others reported injured.

Israel February 20, 2023

UN rips Israel over West Bank settlement construction

The United Nations Security Council unanimously approved a statement castigating Israel for its continued construction of settlements in disputed West Bank territory.

Russia February 20, 2023

Russian dissident being held in isolated, far-north prison

Russian opposition politician Andrei Pivovarov has been transferred to a remote northwestern penal colony, isolated from most inmates, and given no outside contact.

Antisemitism February 20, 2023

Lawmakers push to stop flow of US tax dollars to 'anti-Israel' UN office

Lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced legislation that would halt U.S. funding to a United Nations agency that’s been accused of promoting antisemitism and financing terrorism.