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The Jordan Valley and northern Dead Sea are considered strategically vital zones by Israel for security. If Israel annexed them, it would encircle any future Palestinian state in the West Bank. Press Release Distribution Service

The Australian government said it was providing consular assistance to the families of those detained, and it reminded travelers that they risk arbitrary detention when visiting Iran. Press Release Distribution Service

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Facing economic troubles in Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is pushing a plan to resettle refugees in a United States-controlled swath of Syria. Press Release Distribution Service

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, the country’s elected body was shut down in a ceremony that featured a rod, a mace and a few lines of Norman French. Press Release Distribution Service

Horse-drawn carts are a staple means of transportation in Dakar, the booming capital of Senegal. But this traditional means of getting around is under increasing threat from motorized rickshaws. Press Release Distribution Service

A group of recruits thought that by becoming officers they could avoid lives of begging and prostitution. But government delays have brought only turmoil. Press Release Distribution Service

Thousands of people came up with the money to buy the land in British Columbia and protect it from loggers. Press Release Distribution Service

Chinese grocery bills were already rising because of the trade war. Officials are now calling for ‘an attitude of urgency.’ Press Release Distribution Service

Here’s what you need to know. Press Release Distribution Service

Neil was the toughest guy I knew in the Air Force. But no one taught us how to cope with PTSD. Press Release Distribution Service

Golf communities near the water have held their appeal, even for families that aren’t golf enthusiasts. Press Release Distribution Service

Do you prefer your golf home to be in the desert or the jungle? Or perhaps South Africa’s wine lands? Press Release Distribution Service

The city’s leader promised to withdraw unpopular legislation that ignited protests in June, but demonstrators’ demands have expanded since then. Press Release Distribution Service

The raid drew a backlash from festival organizers, publishing houses, comedians and, finally, a Brazilian court, which barred the mayor from further seizure efforts. Press Release Distribution Service

Two dozen Ukrainian sailors detained by Russia in the Kerch Strait last year are among those being returned — as is the Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov, his lawyer said. Press Release Distribution Service

A descendant of reggae is the dominant sound of the streets and charts the country’s political struggles since the fall of despot, Robert Mugabe. Press Release Distribution Service

Thanks to former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper, Canada already was acquainted with proroguing parliament to avoid a political setback. Press Release Distribution Service

The government, which had faced economic pressure from the Trump administration, said the flow had been cut in half since spring. Press Release Distribution Service

Mr. McKeown was inspired by the deaths of three children to help found the Peace People, a grass-roots organization that campaigned for an end to violence. Press Release Distribution Service

After the recent death of Zimbabwe’s longtime ruler, we look back at how a former correspondent covered the country’s independence. Press Release Distribution Service

The protests on Friday were an early test of public reaction to Mrs. Lam’s four-point plan to ease the tensions that have plunged Hong Kong into crisis. Press Release Distribution Service