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Will Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community serve in its military?
There is renewed push to force ultra-Orthodox Jews to serve in the Israeli military.
UN official warns of possible war crimes, rape as a weapon in Sudan
UN human rights chief says humanitarian aid is being blocked and sexual violence is being used as a weapon of war.
Israeli MP denounces ‘tsunami of fanatic nationalism’ in Israel
‘We are on the brink of a fascist dictatorship,’ Knesset member Ofer Cassif tells Marc Lamont Hill.
Iran Revolutionary Guard member and two others killed in attack in Syria
Iranian media reports say IRGC member Reza Zarei was killed in a suspected Israeli attack in the port city of Baniyas.
In New York, Israeli conscientious objectors find community after ostracism
Mandatory military service in Israel has left some young Israelis facing a stark choice: fight or be branded outsiders.
At least eight people injured in blast at cafe in India’s Bengaluru
Investigators suspect the bomb was an improvised device. The reason for the blast is yet to be determined.
What happened at Alexey Navalny’s funeral
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny’s funeral was held in Moscow on Friday.
Hundreds bid final farewell to Russia’s Alexey Navalny, risking arrest
Mourners attend funeral of late Russian opposition leader, after Kremlin warns against ‘unauthorised’ protests.
Can Somalia win its war against al-Shabab?
Marc Lamont Hill talks to Somali Deputy PM Salah Ahmed Jama about the war on al-Shabab, the crises facing his country.
Iranians vote in legislative, key assembly polls amid economic concerns
Conservative and hardline candidates are expected to win a majority as surveys indicate a low voter turnout.