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US Senate Approves Biden Pick For Israel Ambassador

Jack Lew, President Joe Biden's nominee for US ambassador to Israel, was supported by a lone Republican at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing ahead of the full Senate vote
Senators voted Tuesday to confirm President Joe Biden's nominee for US ambassador to Israel, filling a crucial posting that had been vacant for months as America's closest ally in the Middle East battles Hamas militants.
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Biden will hold talks in Israel and Jordan on Wednesday

Biden's Mideast Trip Upended By Gaza Hospital Strike

US President Joe Biden's wartime trip to Israel and Jordan faltered before it got off the ground Tuesday, after the Amman leg was canceled following a strike on a Gaza hospital that killed hundreds of people.
Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf reacts after delivering a speech on stage during the Scottish National Party (SNP) annual conference, in Aberdeen, on October 17, 2023

Scottish Leader Outlines Independence Push

Scottish nationalist leader Humza Yousaf pledged Tuesday to use Britain's next general election to push for independence, even if his party loses several seats as expected.

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