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Between fear and survival: Women and girls flee violence in northern Syria

Between fear and survival: Women and girls flee violence in northern Syria **Syrian Families Displaced Amidst Escalating Conflict in Northern Regions** **Aleppo, Syria** – The recent surge in hostilities in northern Syria has forced thousands of families, including women and girls, to abandon... read more »

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After 80-year bond, Germans find breaking up with the U.S. is hard to do

After 80-year bond, Germans find breaking up with the U.S. is hard to do ### Shifting Sands: German-American Relations Under Strain **Berlin, Germany –** The deep-seated ties between Germany and the United States, forged in the crucible of post-World War II reconstruction and cemented over eight... read more »

Aircraft carrier reaches Middle East, bo...

Aircraft carrier reaches Middle East, bolstering Iran options for Trump

Aircraft carrier reaches Middle East, bolstering Iran options for Trump ## U.S. Naval Presence Intensifies in Middle East Amidst Regional Tensions **Washington D.C.** – The United States has significantly amplified its military posture in the Middle East with the recent arrival of the USS Abraham... read more »

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Israel confirms remains of last hostage, Rani Gvili, returned from Gaza

Israel confirms remains of last hostage, Rani Gvili, returned from Gaza ### **Remains of Final Hostage Recovered, Concluding Grim Chapter in Gaza Conflict** **JERUSALEM** – The Israeli government has officially confirmed the recovery of the remains of Rani Gvili, the last known hostage held in... read more »

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