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Technologies November 20

Putin calls dancing Russian robot 'very beautiful' in awkward AI conference moment

President Vladimir Putin observed an awkward dance performance by Green, a Russian AI-powered humanoid robot, at the AI Journey conference in Moscow on Wednesday.

MLB November 20

Japanese Infielder Kazuma Okamoto, Pitcher Kona Takahashi Posted to MLB

Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and pitcher Kona Takahashi are entering Major League Baseball’s posting system and will be available for teams to sign as free agents from Friday through Jan. 4

Antisemitism Exposed November 20

New York leaders condemn 'intifada' chants targeting a synagogue led by a Holocaust survivor

New York elected officials condemned the protesters who chanted for "intifada" outside Manhattan's Park East Synagogue during a Jewish immigration event on Wednesday.

Antisemitism Exposed November 20

Family of man who coined 'genocide' fights institute using his name to accuse Israel of war crimes

Prominent rabbis joined the Lemkin family in urging Pennsylvania officials to review an institute using a genocide scholar's name to accuse Israel of genocide.

Ukraine November 20

US and Russia draft peace plan for Ukraine requiring major concessions from Kyiv

President Donald Trump has reportedly been briefed on a U.S.-Russia plan to end the Ukraine war that includes major concessions from Kyiv.

World November 20

Mossad–European intelligence operation launches sweeping crackdown on Hamas global terror network

Major counterterrorism raids across Germany, Austria, in a coordinated European intelligence operation, reveal Hamas network planning attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets.

Saudi Arabia November 20

Trump’s trillion-dollar Saudi deal could reshape markets — if the money ever materializes

Saudi Arabia's $1 trillion investment pledge to the U.S. sounds impressive, but experts warn much of the promised money exists only on paper and may take years to materialize.

Crime November 20

German Christmas market opens nearly one year after deadly attack

Magdeburg Christmas market reopens with hope and enhanced security nearly one year after deadly car-ramming attack killed six people in Germany.

Israel November 20

Netanyahu backs Israel’s proposed death penalty for terrorists amid intense public debate

New Israeli death penalty law would mandate execution within 90 days for terrorists who murder Israelis, requiring two more rounds of Knesset voting to pass into law.

Politics November 20

Trump secures release of American trapped in Saudi Arabia for years over online posts

Saudi Arabia releases U.S. citizen Saad Almadi after four years for social media posts criticizing the royal family, following Trump's meeting with crown prince.

Russia November 19

Britain says Russian spy ship is on edge of UK waters; defense secretary issues warning to Putin

The U.K. confirmed it is shadowing Russia’s spy vessel Yantar with allied forces, signaling readiness to counter any potential threat near British waters.