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Israel’s Netanyahu vows to challenge ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he takes the stand in his trial

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised defiantly on Tuesday to knock down corruption allegations against him as he began testifying in his long-running trial, becoming the first sitting Israeli leader to take […]

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Syrian government services come to a ‘complete halt’ as state workers stay home after rebel takeover

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s prime minister said Monday that most cabinet ministers were back at work after rebels overthrew President Bashar Assad, but some state workers failed to return to their jobs, and a United […]