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Book’s claim that Hebrew punctuation is a relic of brutal colonial system sparks criticism
A review in The New Yorker of Florence Hazrat’s book on punctuation has drawn online criticism because it discusses her claim that Hebrew punctuation is a legacy of colonialism. Hazrat argues that punctuation helped turn Hebrew into a spoken language and encouraged a sense of Jewish unity linked to migration to Israel; critics say this…
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Firebrand GOP rep: Democrats side with Iran ‘simply because they hate’ Trump
Republican Congressman Randy Fine said the United States must prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and accused Democrats of helping Iran because they oppose Donald Trump. His comments came after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps urged American voters to oppose Trump in the midterm elections, and amid political debate over US policy towards Iran. In an…
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‘Crazy’ FlyDubai landing explained by Israeli pilot, who offers steps to prevent future crises
A FlyDubai flight landed safely in Saudi Arabia after its captain was allegedly stabbed by the co-pilot during flight, causing the aircraft to plunge more than 14,000 feet in 30 seconds. Former Israeli Air Force pilot Eliran Almog described the survival and emergency landing as remarkable, and argued that the incident shows why airlines and…
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SAS reportedly killed two suspects in Red Caps murders in Iraq
The article reports that the SAS tracked down and killed two members of an Iranian-backed gang believed to have murdered six British military policemen in southern Iraq in June 2003. The deaths of the soldiers, known as the Red Caps, were then the largest loss of UK life to enemy forces in the Iraq war;…
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Houthis launch new attack on Riyadh oil refinery as Saudis hit back with counter-strikes on Yemen as conflict hiking world oil prices intensifies
A refinery south of Riyadh was hit in a reported Houthi attack on Saturday, with flames and thick smoke prompting emergency crews to respond. Saudi Arabia launched counter-strikes in Yemen within hours, intensifying a conflict that threatens regional energy supplies and could add to pressure on global fuel prices. The circumstances of the refinery incident…
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Miranda Lambert says she and Ella Langley clashed while making hit record
Miranda Lambert says she and Ella Langley had disagreements while making a record together, but she saw the clashes as part of getting the music right. Speaking on The New York Times’ “Popcast”, Lambert described the process as emotional and said she wanted the songs and production to fit the record. Lambert said the pair…
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Democrats target Kushner’s Saudi investment and Trump-linked crypto firm for scrutiny
Democrats say they would investigate business ties involving President Donald Trump’s family and associates if they gain control of either chamber of Congress in November. Senator Ruben Gallego named Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner as a priority, citing his Saudi dealings, while Senator Richard Blumenthal said he wants to examine the Trump-linked cryptocurrency firm World Liberty…
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Omani co-pilot accused of attacking Flydubai captain had raised security concerns
An Omani co-pilot severely wounded the captain of a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv using an onboard crash axe during an attempted hijacking on Wednesday, causing the aircraft to plummet 14,000 feet in 29 seconds before passengers and crew regained control. The UAE’s prosecutor general has called it an attempted terrorist act. The incident raises…
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FlyDubai co-pilot attacks captain before passengers subdue him and plane lands safely
A FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the captain with a cockpit crash axe and attempted to seize control of Flight FZ1073 bound for Tel Aviv. Passengers and crew subdued the attacker, and the plane landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after descending 14,000 feet in 29 seconds. The incident raises critical questions about airline security screening and…