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February 25, 2026 Breaking

Birthplace of John the Baptist in Ein Karem vandalized by Jewish Settlers

Ein Karem · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

The birthplace of John the Baptist in Ein Karem, Jerusalem, was vandalized by extremist settlers, authorities and local sources reported. Settler extremists spray-painted messages in Heb...

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February 14, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

Trapped Between Walls: Civilian Life Under Prolonged Occupation

There is no real pause button for civilians in the West Bank and Gaza. The restrictions do not switch off at night. The fear does not fade with sunrise. Checkpoints, roadblocks, military ...

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February 3, 2026 Finance

UBS Faces Dual Financial and Political Tests in United States

UBS Americas Headquarters · New York City · New York · United States

UBS Faces Dual Financial and Political Tests in United States Swiss banking group UBS is entering a critical period involving both financial performance and political scrutiny ...

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July 28, 2025 Breaking

Attacks on Christian Village of Taybeh — Vehicle Arson and Graffiti

Taybeh Village · Taybeh · West Bank · Palestine

In the early hours of July 28, 2025, a group of Israeli settlers entered the predominantly Christian Palestinian village of Taybeh in the central West Bank and carried out a violent attac...

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December 23, 1913 Finance

Creation of the Federal Reserve System

Washington D.C. · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

The creation of the Federal Reserve System on December 23, 1913, established the central banking authority of the United States. It was enacted through the Federal Reserve Act, signed int...

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March 21, 271 Wars & Conflicts

Roman Empire Fortification Initiative

Aurelian Walls · Rome · Lazio · Italy

The construction of the Aurelian Walls began in response to increasing external threats faced by Rome in the third century. These defensive walls were commissioned by Emperor Aurelian to ...

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March 28, 193 Politics

Murder of Roman Emperor Pertinax

Imperial Palace · Rome · Italia · Roman Empire

Pertinax, Roman Emperor for a brief reign, was assassinated by members of the Praetorian Guard. His attempts to reform the empire and enforce discipline antagonized the imperial guards an...

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February 25, 122 Wars & Conflicts

Roman Empire Builds Northern Frontier

Hadrian's Wall · Northumberland · United Kingdom

The Roman Empire initiated the construction of Hadrian's Wall to secure its northern boundary in Britannia. This extensive fortification marked the limit of Roman-controlled territory aga...

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April 16, 73 Wars & Conflicts

Final Stand at Masada Fortress

Masada · Arad · Southern District · Israel

The Siege of Masada was the last stronghold of the Jewish rebels during the First Jewish–Roman War. Roman forces laid siege to the fortress located on a plateau near the Dead Sea after a ...

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