Israel moves to declare West Bank land state land
Haaretz reports Israel declared nearly 250 acres in the Gush Etzion bloc as state land, the largest such move in years. Defense Ministry declined comment but may issue a statement soon, with potential expansion of settlements and a settler outpost.
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Three killed in shootings at Kansas Jewish facilities
A gunman killed three people outside the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City in Overland Park and at a Village Shalom senior living facility. Police arrested a man in his 70s outside an area elementary school. the incident is being treated as a hate crime with unclear motive. Two victims died in a car at the center, one in a hospital. Five more were injured. The center and nearby events were halted as authorities investigated.
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Boston Marathon site returns to normal a year after bombing
On the April morning a year after the Boston Marathon attack, Boylston Street shows few signs of destruction. Workers, students, and joggers pass as memorials were moved to a library. Residents recall the lives lost and injuries, while the city seeks to move forward without glorifying the tragedy.
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Afghan presidential runoff likely after early tally in Kabul
Early results from Afghanistan’s April 5 election show Abdul Abdullah ahead of Ashraf Ghani 41.9 to 37.6 percent, with 7 percent of ballots counted. A runoff would occur if no candidate gains a majority, with full results due in two weeks and potential late May or June voting. Zalmai Rassoul trails at 9.8 percent amid security concerns.
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U N report urges faster action to curb global warming
A United Nations study based on input from over 1,000 experts warns governments must accelerate climate action to avoid reliance on unproven technologies. It calls for a rapid shift from fossil fuels to wind, solar, and nuclear energy with emissions peaking soon and falling 40 to 70 percent by 2050.
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