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Threat of Unrest Looms Over Al Aqsa on First Friday of Ramadan

A heavy Israeli police contingent checked worshipers on Friday entering the Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, where the threat of unrest loomed over the conclusion of Ramadan, the holiest month for Muslims and one that has taken on added significance during the war in Gaza. Hamas, the militant group that launched the deadly Oct. 7

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Friday Briefing – The New York Times

Why Russia’s election matters Russians will begin voting for president today, but there is no suspense about the result: Vladimir Putin, 71, is certain to claim an overwhelming victory. The election, which will take place over three days, is being held as the war in Ukraine rages on and the Russian opposition tries to turn

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Friday Briefing: Putin’s Re-Election – The New York Times

Why Russia’s election matters Russians begin voting for president today, but there is no suspense about the result: Vladimir Putin, 71, is certain to be declared the overwhelming victor. The election, which will take place over three days, is held as the war in Ukraine rages on and the Russian opposition tries to turn grief

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The Fed (Almost) Ruined Black Friday

Price promises lead Black Friday signs at a shopping mall. Black Friday was once a sure bet that consumers would engage in a shopping frenzy. But it felt different in 2023, and the data tell us why. Years of rampant inflation had tempered consumer spending expectations for the 2023 event. Did inflation ruin Black Friday?

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Friday Briefing: A New Plan for Gaza Aid

The U.S. plans to build a new aid path into Gaza President Biden is expected to announce during his State of the Union address that the U.S. military will build a floating pier off Gaza to let ships deliver food and other aid to Gazans, U.S. officials said. Constructing the pier will involve hundreds or

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Alexei Navalny’s funeral to be held on Friday, spokesperson says

After several locations refused to host the service, Navalny’s spokesperson confirmed that a site for the funeral of the Russian opposition leader has been found. ADVERTISEMENT Alexei Navalny’s spokesperson announced on Wednesday that the funeral for the Russian opposition leader will be held on Friday at a church in Moscow, two weeks after he died

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Navalny’s Funeral to Be Held on Friday, Spokeswoman Says

Aleksei A. Navalny, the Russian opposition leader, will be buried on Friday after a funeral service in Moscow that will be open to the public, his spokeswoman said on Wednesday, setting up the possibility of a rare display of opposition sentiment in the Russian capital. “Come early,” the spokeswoman, Kira Yarmysh, wrote on social media.

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