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Ten killed in Israeli strikes and clashes between Hamas and militia in Gaza, local sources say

Strategic angle: The Israeli strikes reportedly targeted Hamas security personnel after they clashed with an Israeli-backed militia near Maghazi camp.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Trump endorses ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton for California governor

Strategic angle: Steve Hilton, who advised the former prime minster and hosted a Fox News show, is running as a Republican.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Trump threatens to jail journalist who reported on crew’s rescue in Iran if they don’t reveal source - Politico

Strategic angle: Trump threatens to jail journalist who reported on crew’s rescue in Iran if they don’t reveal source Politico

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Even when Arsenio Hall's show was a hit, 'everyone wanted it to be something else'

Strategic angle: Hall's late-night show gave hip-hop a home on TV and helped propel Bill Clinton to the White House. "I wanted to do this show that didn't exist when I was a kid," he says. Hall's memoir is Arsenio.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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A wave of dissent sweeps through Servant of the People, Zelensky's party

Strategic angle: As Ukraine prepares to pass a series of laws in order to secure international funding, the president appears to have lost some of his influence over his parliamentary majority. His loyal supporters are trying to keep his

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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House Democrats call for permanent solution to Cuban crises after witnessing energy blockade

Strategic angle: Jonathan Jackson of Illinois calls Cuba ‘most sanctioned part of Earth’ amid US oil blockade causing vast disruptions.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match

Strategic angle: Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely to lead to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction - AP News

Strategic angle: Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely to lead to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction AP News

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Medical supplies are stuck in Dubai, as clinics around the world face shortages

Strategic angle: The war in Iran has slowed down international shipping, much of which contains medical and humanitarian goods destined for Asia and Africa.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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In Hungary, unease grows over Viktor Orban's crony capitalism

Strategic angle: Companies that have thrived on public contracts since the Fidesz party came to power in 2010 have seen their share prices tumble ahead of the April 12 legislative elections, as polls indicate that opposition candidate Pé

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Republican super PAC's multi-hundred-million dollar ad buy shows a Senate GOP on defense - Politico

Strategic angle: Republican super PAC's multi-hundred-million dollar ad buy shows a Senate GOP on defense Politico

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Trump says he would ‘take the oil’ in Iran — except that Americans want the war to end - Politico

Strategic angle: Trump says he would ‘take the oil’ in Iran — except that Americans want the war to end Politico

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo's 'wise elder' dies aged 77

Strategic angle: Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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North Korea: Kim's daughter now seen as likely heir — South

Strategic angle: Seoul's spy service says the North Korean leader's "most beloved" daughter is increasingly seen as a likely successor. Officials say her appearances at military events are meant to normalize the idea of a female heir.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Trump reiterates threats to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges

Strategic angle: The president has had mixed messages about how and when the U.S.-Israel-led war in Iran will end.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Over-the-counter medication abortion? These researchers say it would be safe

Strategic angle: A paper in JAMA Internal Medicine adds to the growing scientific evidence that medication abortion pills would be safe to sell over-the-counter at the pharmacy. But political opposition means that possibility may not hap

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, tells impacted users to switch to Google Messages - AP News

Strategic angle: Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, tells impacted users to switch to Google Messages AP News

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Egypt: Wide-ranging energy effects of the war in the Gulf region

Strategic angle: Egypt raises electricity prices amid global energy crisis linked to Gulf war.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Iran pushes back against Trump's deadline

Iran's top officials defy President Trump's ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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8 killed, 95 wounded in US-Israeli attacks on Iran bridge

At least eight civilians were killed and 95 others wounded in US and Israeli attacks on a bridge in Iran's northern Alborz province.

Editorial Staff Apr 6