US midterm results may help unite Israeli coalition to unseat Netanyahu
Democrats’ sweep could urge Israel’s divided opposition to join forces and remove prime minister closely allied with Trump
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Army Spokesman: Iranian Forces 'Stronger' Than at Beginning of War
Iran's military is "stronger" and more motivated than it was when the United States and Israel started the war in February, Iranian state media reported on Saturday, citing an army spokesman. "Today, the Islamic Republic's armed forces... having gained experience from direct confrontation with the United States and the Israeli regime, are on higher alert and are stronger than they were at the beginning of the war," Mohammad Akraminia said, according to the state news agency IRNA. "They now possess greater motivation, commitment, and self-confidence."
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US Justice Department drops bid to force California to set aside disputed ballots
The US Department of Justice has withdrawn its lawsuit against California, which aimed to halt the processing of about 20,000 ballots suspected to be from noncitizens. The decision comes ahead of a scheduled hearing to evaluate the accuracy of the voter list.
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France braces for protests as Yellow Vests urge 'mass disobedience'
The demonstrations follow weeks of youth-led unrest and nationwide strikes that drew hundreds of thousands of workers protesting over the rising cost of living