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August 25, 2026 Breaking

Florida recovers 163 children

Florida · United States

Florida law enforcement agencies and partner organizations recovered 163 missing children during a five-day multi-agency operation known as Operation Statewide Shield. The operation was a...

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April 2, 2026 Politics

Media merger raises coverage questions

New York · United States

A proposed acquisition involving major United States media companies has prompted discussion about potential impacts on news coverage, including reporting on Israel. Shareholders of Warne...

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March 30, 2026 Politics

Israel Passes Law Allowing Death Penalty

Tel Aviv · Israel

On March 30, 2026, Israel’s parliament passed a law authorising the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, particularly those involving the killing of Israelis. The l...

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March 24, 2026 Politics

Cuban Aid Flotilla Arrives Amid Sanctions

Cuba

A humanitarian flotilla carrying aid to Cuba arrived in Havana on March 24, 2026, as part of an international initiative aimed at delivering supplies amid U.S. sanctions and a fuel blocka...

March 21, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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U.S. evaluates potential seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island

Bushehr province · Iran

The United States government is reported to be considering actions related to Iran’s Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, according to officials familiar with discussions on March 21, 2026. ...

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March 10, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israel launches air and ground campaign in southern Lebanon

Southern Lebanon Border · Maroun al-Ras · Nabatieh Governorate · Lebanon

As of March 10, 2026, Israel has launched a severe air campaign and a ground incursion into southern Lebanon following retaliatory attacks by Hezbollah. The escalation comes after tension...

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March 8, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Toxic rain falls over Tehran after oil facilities struck

Tehran · Tehran Province · Iran

Toxic rain fell over Tehran on March 8, 2026, after Israeli airstrikes hit major oil storage facilities and fuel depots around the Iranian capital. The strikes, part of ongoing military o...

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March 8, 2026 Breaking

U.S. Operations Against Iran Cost Nearly $900 Million Per Day

As of early March 2026, the United States’ military operations against Iran have been estimated to cost approximately $891.4 million per day, based on an analysis of the first 100 hours o...

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March 5, 2026 Breaking

Israeli Propaganda Network Unravels As Influencers Sue

On March 5, 2026, several social media influencers filed legal actions against the Government of Israel and related agencies in Israeli courts, claiming they were not paid for contracts t...

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March 5, 2026 Politics

Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

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On March 5, 2026, United States President Donald Trump announced the removal of Kristi Noem from her position as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The announcemen...

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March 3, 2026 Politics

Trump Administration Appoints 22-Year-Old To Terrorism Prevention

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On March 3, 2026, the administration of United States President Donald Trump appointed a 22-year-old political staff member to a role connected to terrorism prevention within the Departme...

February 24, 2026 Breaking

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Israeli Underground Detention Facility and Administrative Detention of Palestinians

A number of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank have been held in Israeli detention facilities without formal charges or trial, including in an underground jail known as Ra...

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February 24, 2026 Breaking

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Incidents and Historical Context of Christians and Christian Sites in Israel and the Palestinian Territories

There have been multiple reported incidents involving Christians and Christian holy places in Israel and the Palestinian territories, including isolated acts of harassment as well as hist...

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February 24, 2026 Breaking

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Jeffrey Epstein’s FedEx Account Appeared Active Years After His Death

Investigative reporting in early 2026 found that the FedEx shipping account of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died in August 2019, showed activity years after his death. Inve...

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February 23, 2026 Breaking

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British Couple Beheaded After Hosting Refugee

British Couple Beheaded After Hosting Refugee On February 23, 2026, authorities in the United Kingdom confirmed that a married British couple was found deceased in their home after alleg...

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February 23, 2026 Breaking

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Jewish Community Reacts to Welfare Fraud Bust

Jewish Community Reacts to Welfare Fraud Bust On February 23, 2026, authorities announced the arrest of multiple individuals linked to a large-scale welfare fraud investigation affecting...

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February 17, 2026 Breaking

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Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland hospitalized after apparent suicide attempt

Oslo · Norway

Former Norwegian Prime Minister and former Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland was hospitalized on February 17, 2026, following reports of an apparent suicide att...

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February 14, 2026 Breaking

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Ted Kaczynski Historical Mailings Noted in Broader Epstein-Linked Investigations

On May 25, 1993, domestic terrorist Ted Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber, mailed an explosive device to David Gelemster, a historical act that contributed to his nationwide bombing ...

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February 14, 2026 Politics

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Trump Envoy Tom Barrack Maintained Contact With Jeffrey Epstein, Files Show

On February 14, 2026, CBS News published an analysis of newly released U.S. Justice Department documents showing that Thomas “Tom” Barrack, a longtime confidant of former President Donald...

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February 12, 2026 Breaking

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Dr. Oz Invited Epstein: New Revelations from DOJ Files

New York City · New York · United States

On February 12, 2026, newly released U.S. Department of Justice documents revealed that Dr. Mehmet Oz — administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the Trump admini...

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February 12, 2026 Politics

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Scandal and Scrutiny: Former Norwegian PM Thorbjørn Jagland Investigated Over Epstein Ties

Oslo · Norway

On February 12, 2026, Norwegian police searched properties belonging to former prime minister and Council of Europe secretary‑general :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} as part of a co...

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February 10, 2026 Breaking

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OSU Professor On Leave After Tackling Documentarian

Ohio State University · Columbus · Ohio · United States

On February 10, 2026, Ohio State University placed Assistant Professor Luke M. Perez on administrative leave after a physical altercation with an independent journalist and documentarian ...

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February 8, 2026 Breaking

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Barry Josephson Mentioned in Epstein Files

Los Angeles · California · United States

On February 8, 2026, multiple news organisations reported that American film producer Barry Josephson’s name appears in documents released as part of the Jeffrey Epstein files, a large ca...

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February 5, 2026 Breaking

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Chairman of law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of emails linking him to Epstein

Paul Weiss Headquarters · New York City · New York · United States

Chairman of law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of emails linking him to Epstein On February 5, 2026, Brad Karp, chairman of the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, ...

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February 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Beit Shemesh Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Spying for Iran

Beit Shemesh · Jerusalem District · Israel

Beit Shemesh Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Spying for Iran On February 5, 2026, the Jerusalem District Court sentenced Elimelech Stern, a 22-year-old resident of Beit Shemesh, t...

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February 4, 2026 Breaking

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Former Israeli soldier Adi Karni becomes subject of U.S. war crimes complaint

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Former Israeli soldier Adi Karni becomes subject of U.S. war crimes complaint On February 4, 2026, the Hind Rajab Foundation, a Brussels-based human rights organization, filed ...

February 4, 2026 Breaking

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Sudden Collapse of Major Financial Trading Platform Halts Global Markets

Sudden Collapse of Major Financial Trading Platform Halts Global Markets On February 4, 2026, a major international electronic trading platform experienced a complete system fa...

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February 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian Christian Villages and Towns Occupation Timeline 1948–2026

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February 2, 2026 Breaking

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The Master Timeline

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February 1, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israel’s Occupation of Palestine: A Timeline

Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel / Palestine

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January 31, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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New Eviction Orders Issued for Palestinian Families in Silwan

Silwan · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel / Palestine

Palestinians Face Fresh Slew of Evictions in Silwan, After Court Dismisses Appeal In Silwan, East Jerusalem, Palestinian residents are facing new eviction orders following the ...

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January 30, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israel accused of using ‘skunk water’ as crowd control in Palestinian territories

West Bank · Hebron · Hebron Governorate · Palestine

Israel accused of using ‘skunk water’ as crowd control in Palestinian territories On January 30, 2026, human rights groups and Palestinian authorities accused Israel of using a...

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January 29, 2026 Breaking

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Israeli Cybersecurity Executive Itai Levi Convicted Of Multiple Child Sex Offenses

Tel Aviv District Court · Tel Aviv · Tel Aviv District · Israel

Conviction Of Itai Levi On Charges Of Child Sexual Abuse On January 29, 2026, the Central District Court in Israel convicted **Itai Levi**, an executive and former chief execut...

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Bank of Canada Headquarters · Ottawa · Ontario · Canada

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January 28, 2026 Finance

Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady amid economic uncertainty

On January 28, 2026, the Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate at 2.25 percent, the central bank’s first decision of the year, officials announced. Governor Tiff Macklem said un...

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January 23, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Gaza Health Data Shows Continued Palestinian Deaths Amid Ceasefire Violations

Gaza City · Gaza Strip · Palestine

On January 23, 2026, data from the Gaza Health Ministry and United Nations updates indicated continued Palestinian fatalities in the Gaza Strip due to ongoing hostilities and ceasefire vi...

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January 22, 2026 Breaking

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IDF reservist convicted in large-scale online child sexual abuse case

Tel Aviv District Court · Tel Aviv · Tel Aviv District · Israel

A district court in central Israel convicted a 22-year-old Israel Defense Forces reservist of dozens of sexual offenses in what prosecutors described as an unprecedented large-scale onlin...

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January 21, 2026 Politics

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Nigeria enacts new anti-corruption oversight council

National Assembly Complex · Abuja · Federal Capital Territory · Nigeria

The Nigerian government has established a new national anti-corruption oversight council aimed at increasing transparency in federal procurement and reducing systemic graft. The council w...

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January 19, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Russia-ukraine conflict escalates with energy infrastructure hits

Russia Intensifies Strikes on Ukraine Energy Infrastructure On January 19, 2026, Ukrainian officials reported that Russian forces conducted a large drone strike against Ukraine’s energy ...

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November 20, 2025 Breaking

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Mordechai Yom Tov arrest

Jerusalem

Israeli police arrested Mordechai Yom Tov in Jerusalem on November 20, 2025, after authorities located him more than two decades after he fled the United States while on probation followi...

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October 24, 2025 Breaking

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Israeli sexual crime statistics in 2024 and report findings

Israeli sexual crime statistics in 2024 and report findings In 2023 the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel (ARCCI) received 17,484 new complaints of sexual offences, including ...

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Netivot · Southern District · Israel

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August 31, 2025 Breaking

Rabbi Haim Abergel arrest Israel

Haim Yosef David Abergel is an Israeli rabbi from Netivot, Israel, and the son of Rabbi Yoram Abergel. He is associated with Haredi religious communities and has been involved in educatio...

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July 10, 2025 Politics

US warns ICC member states against proceedings targeting Israel

2025 arrest ceasefire conflict court crimes

US warns ICC member states against proceedings targeting Israel On July 10, 2025, the United States government issued warnings to member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC),...

November 21, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

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Netanyahu declared an ICC war crimes suspect

International Criminal Court · The Hague · South Holland · Netherlands

Netanyahu declared an ICC war crimes suspect On November 21, 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netany...

2024 accountability arrest charges civilian conflict

November 21, 2024 Breaking

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International Criminal Court Arrest Warrants for Israeli Leaders

International Criminal Court · The Hague · South Holland · Netherlands

International Criminal Court Arrest Warrants for Israeli Leaders On 21 November 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister B...

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August 29, 2024 Breaking

German ambassador retracts false viral claim

Tel Aviv · Israel

Germany’s ambassador to Israel, Steffen Seibert, stated that he had shared a fabricated account related to the October 7, 2023 events. The statement was made on August 29, 2024, in a post...

January 26, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

47

Palestinian Holocaust

Palestinian Holocaust The term “Palestinian Holocaust” has been used by activists and commentators to describe the cumulative impact of displacement, warfare, and territorial loss experi...

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October 16, 2023 Breaking

48

Brussels shooting suspect escaped

Brussels · Belgium

Two Swedish nationals were killed and a third person was injured in a shooting in Brussels on October 16, 2023. The victims were in the Belgian capital for a football match between Belgiu...

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October 13, 2023 Breaking

49

Bayer links draw scrutiny

Gaza · Palestine

During the Israel–Hamas war that began in October 2023, allegations emerged regarding the use of white phosphorus munitions by Israeli forces in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Human rights or...

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Sheikh Jarrah · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel / Palestine

50

October 4, 2023 Breaking

Itamar Ben-Gvir spitting incident

Itamar Ben-Gvir spitting incident On October 4, 2023, Israeli politician Itamar Ben-Gvir was involved in a public incident where he spat in the direction of Christian worshippers at a si...

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July 15, 2023 Politics

Kennedy Addresses COVID‑19 Racial Targeting Claims

United States

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made comments on July 15, 2023, at a private event in New York in which he stated that “COVID-19 attacks certain races disproportionately” and suggested there is “an...

January 23, 2023 Breaking

52

Ukraine corruption investigations lead to senior dismissals under Zelensky

In January 2023, Ukrainian authorities announced a series of corruption investigations and dismissals involving senior government and military officials during the presidency of Volodymyr...

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September 26, 2022 Wars & Conflicts

53

Nord Stream pipeline sabotage confirmed

The Nord Stream pipelines are two major natural gas pipelines, Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2, running under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany. The pipelines were designed to transpo...

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November 12, 2020 Breaking

54

Palantir expands influence under Trump administration

Denver · Colorado · United States

Palantir expands influence under Trump administration On November 12, 2020, reports indicated that Palantir Technologies, a data analytics and software company, significantly i...

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Ottawa · Ontario · Canada

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July 10, 2020 Breaking

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Faces Scrutiny Over WE Charity Controversy

On July 10, 2020, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came under intense scrutiny regarding the federal government’s decision to award a $912 million student volunteer grant program to...

2020 accountability canada conflict controversy criticism

Minneapolis · Minnesota · United States

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May 26, 2020 Breaking

Protests and Public Property Damage Following the Death of George Floyd

In the days following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody on May 25, 2020, large-scale protests erupted across Minneapolis and rapidly spread to cities throughout the ...

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Davos · Graubünden · Switzerland

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April 9, 2020 Breaking

WEF Publishes Article Calling Global Lockdowns “The World’s Biggest Psychological Experiment”

On April 9, 2020, the World Economic Forum (WEF) published an article titled “Lockdown is the world’s biggest psychological experiment – and we will pay the price,” examining the mental h...

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February 1, 2017 Politics

58

Cases of Fabricated or Complicating Antisemitic Vandalism

Other Hoax Reports: Cases of Fabricated or Complicating Antisemitic Vandalism Several reported antisemitic vandalism incidents involving swastikas and hate graffiti have later ...

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Los Angeles · California · United States

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July 8, 2015 Breaking

Casey Wasserman appointed chair of LA 2028 Olympic organizing committee

Casey Wasserman appointed chair of LA 2028 Olympic organizing committee On January 14, 2015, sports executive Casey Wasserman was named chairman of the Los Angeles bid committee for the ...

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November 8, 2013 Breaking

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Rabbi Samuel Waldman Brooklyn arrest US

Brooklyn · New York · USA

Samuel Waldman is an individual who served as a rabbi and teacher at a girls’ seminary in Brooklyn, New York, United States. He was associated with religious educational roles within a co...

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October 30, 2013 Breaking

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Rabbi Mendel Tevel arrest Beverly hills

Beverly Hills · California · USA

Mendel Tevel is a rabbi who worked at a Jewish youth community center in Beverly Hills, California, United States. He previously worked as a youth worker in Brooklyn, New York, United Sta...

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July 10, 2013 Breaking

Mordechai Elon Conviction

Mordechai Elon was a prominent Religious Zionist rabbi in Israel, known for his leadership roles in yeshivot, public lectures, and media appearances. He was considered an influential reli...

December 30, 2010 Breaking

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Moshe Katsav Conviction

Moshe Katsav, the 8th President of Israel, served in office from 2000 to 2007. Following allegations made by multiple women who worked with him during his time as a public official, Katsa...

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February 1, 2005 Breaking

64

Operation Bid Rig investigation

New Jersey · Monmouth County · United States

Operation Bid Rig was a federal investigation into public corruption and related criminal activity in New Jersey conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Internal Revenue Ser...

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March 20, 2003 Wars & Conflicts

65

Invasion of Iraq

Baghdad · Baghdad Governorate · Iraq

Background and Decision-Makers On March 20, 2003, the United States, the United Kingdom, and coalition allies launched a military invasion of Iraq. The primary justification presented...

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November 13, 1998 Politics

66

Bill Clinton settles Paula Jones sexual harassment lawsuit.

Washington Federal Court · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

On November 13, 1998, U.S. President Bill Clinton reached an out-of-court settlement in a civil sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Paula Jones. Paula Jones, a former Arkansas state emp...

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May 20, 1988 Wars & Conflicts

67

The Isaaq Genocide Overview

Hargeisa · Woqooyi Galbeed · Somaliland

The Isaaq genocide refers to systematic killings and targeted repression of the Isaaq clan in northern Somalia during the late 1980s.This campaign was primarily conducted by the Somali go...

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March 23, 1982 Wars & Conflicts

68

Guatemalan Maya Genocide

Guatemala City · Guatemala Department · Guatemala

Guatemalan Maya Genocide On March 23, 1982, General Efraín Ríos Montt seized power in Guatemala through a military coup during the Guatemalan Civil War. His government intensified counte...

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December 7, 1975 Wars & Conflicts

69

East Timor Genocide

Dili · Dili Municipality · East Timor

East Timor Genocide On December 7, 1975, Indonesia launched a military invasion of East Timor following its declaration of independence from Portugal. The Indonesian military conducted s...

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August 5, 1962 Breaking

Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy connections

Marilyn Monroe (6 1 1926 – 8 5 1962) was a major Hollywood actress, signed to 20th Century Fox and MGM, with extensive ties to studio executives, publicists, and individuals later documen...

November 25, 1924 Breaking

71

Charlie Chaplin and Lita Grey

Empalme · Sonora · Mexico

Charlie Chaplin married actress Lita Grey on November 25, 1924, in Empalme, Sonora, Mexico. Chaplin was 35 years old and Grey was 16. Their marriage followed a relationship that had devel...

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June 13, 1865 Wars & Conflicts

72

California Native American Genocide History

Sacramento · California · United States

The California Native American genocide refers to the systematic destruction and mass killing of Indigenous peoples in California during the mid-19th century, primarily following the 1848...

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January 1, 900 Politics

Tengu. Mysterious Spirits of Japanese Folklore

Japan

The Tengu are supernatural beings from Japanese mythology known for their association with mountains, forests, and spiritual power. They have been part of traditional folklore for centuri...

August 1, 273 Wars & Conflicts

74

Destruction of Ancient Palmyra

Palmyra Archaeological Site · Palmyra · Homs Governorate · Syria

Palmyra, an ancient city in central Syria, was captured and severely damaged during military conflict. The site, known for its Greco-Roman architecture and cultural significance, suffered...

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February 13, 212 Politics

75

Extension of Roman Citizenship

Roman Empire

The Constitutio Antoniniana was an edict issued by Emperor Caracalla that granted Roman citizenship to nearly all free inhabitants of the Roman Empire. This decree marked a significant ex...

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March 17, 166 Wars & Conflicts

76

Germanic Uprising Against Rome

Danube Frontier · Noricum · Roman Empire

The Marcomannic Wars began as a series of conflicts between the Roman Empire and various Germanic tribes, including the Marcomanni, along the Danube frontier. The wars marked a significan...

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July 1, 165 Wars & Conflicts

77

Antonine Plague Outbreak in Rome

Imperial Rome · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

The Antonine Plague began in the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The pandemic emerged following troop movements from campaigns in the East, spreading rapidly acr...

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January 1, 48 Wars & Conflicts

78

Southern Xiongnu Settlement in Han China

Northern China · China

The Southern Xiongnu, a nomadic tribal confederation, migrated and settled within the borders of the Han dynasty during the first century. This movement was part of the shifting dynamics ...

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June 1, 43 Wars & Conflicts

79

Roman Invasion Initiates British Campaign

Richborough Roman Fort · Richborough · England · United Kingdom

The Roman conquest of Britain began under Emperor Claudius with the landing of Roman forces at Richborough in Kent. This marked the start of a prolonged campaign to bring the British Isle...

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January 24, 41 Wars & Conflicts

80

Assassination of Roman Emperor Caligula

Palace of the Palatine Hill · Rome · Latium · Roman Empire

Caligula, the third Roman emperor, was assassinated by members of the Praetorian Guard on January 24th. His reign was marked by controversy, extravagance, and reported acts of cruelty, wh...

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Golgotha · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Palestine

81

April 3, 33 Breaking

Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Jesus of Nazareth was executed by crucifixion under Roman governor Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem, during the period of Roman occupation of Judea. The event is documented in the canonical Go...

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Kashgar · Xinjiang · China

82

February 10, 32 Politics

Ban Chao's Diplomatic Mission Westward

Ban Chao, a Chinese general and diplomat of the Eastern Han dynasty, is recorded as sending an envoy toward the western regions in an effort to establish contacts with the Roman Empire.Th...

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Ma Jun Workshop · Shijiazhuang · Hebei · China

83

March 11, 5 Breaking

Ma Jun's Mechanical Innovations

Ma Jun, a prominent Chinese inventor, developed several groundbreaking mechanical devices that made significant impacts on local industry. His inventions focused on improving agricultural...

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October 1, 750 BC Breaking

84

Star of Remphan

Levant · Israel

The “Star of Remphan” is a phrase found in the New Testament in the Book of Acts (Acts 7:43), where Stephen references Israelite idolatry while quoting from earlier Hebrew scripture tradi...

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Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R1

Russia Refuses Another Serbian Humiliation

July 1914 — Russian leaders view Serbia as both a political partner and a test of Russian great-power credibility in the Balkans. Previous retreats in regional crises make another diploma...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R2

Weapons and Assistance Reach the Sarajevo Conspirators

May–June 1914 — Members of the assassination conspiracy obtain pistols, bombs and assistance through contacts associated with Serbian nationalist and military-intelligence circles. The ev...

Published Research Nations & Civilizations

R3

Illyrian Communities of the Western Balkans

c. 1000–500 BCE — Iron Age communities later identified by Greek and Roman writers as Illyrian become visible across much of the western Balkans. Illyrians were not one centralized nation...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R4

American War Production Accelerates

16 January 1942 — Roosevelt creates the War Production Board to coordinate conversion of the American economy to wartime needs. Automobile plants, steel mills, aircraft factories and ship...

Published Research Kissinger investigation

R5

David Rockefeller — Chase Manhattan Leadership

David Rockefeller joined Chase National Bank in 1946 after World War II and rose through its leadership. He became president of the bank in 1961 and chairman of the board and chief execut...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R6

Economic Depression Radicalizes Politics

24 October 1929 — The beginning of the Wall Street panic provides an anchor for the economic collapse that spreads across industrial economies. Unemployment rises dramatically, trade cont...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R7

Germany Gives Austria-Hungary the 'Blank Cheque'

5 July 1914 — Austro-Hungarian envoy Alexander Hoyos receives powerful assurances in Berlin that Germany will support Vienna if it acts against Serbia, even if Russian intervention widens...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R8

What Role Did German Industry Play in Nazi Rearmament?

16 March 1935 — German rearmament creates enormous military demand for steel, chemicals, vehicles, weapons and fuel substitutes. Industrial firms benefit from government contracts and pro...