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Under Scrutiny Over Gaza, Israel Points to Civilian Toll of U.S. Wars - The New York Times (www.nytimes.com)

India bars protests that support the Palestinians. Analysts say a pro-Israel shift helps at home (apnews.com)

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — From Western capitals to Muslim states, protest rallies over the Israel-Hamas war have made headlines. But one place known for its vocal pro-Palestinian stance has been conspicuously quiet: Indian-controlled Kashmir.

NATO suspends key Cold War treaty after Russia pulls out (www.dw.com)

The treaty was designed to reduce tensions between Cold War rivals by curbing military buildups on borders in Europe. But Russia’s exit, along with its war in Ukraine, have made the treaty “unsustainable,” NATO said....

Jewish man succumbs to wounds day after altercation at pro-Palestinian protest in LA (www.timesofisrael.com)

“An autopsy was performed on November 6th and the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death to be blunt force head injury and the manner of death homicide.”

It’s an Absolutely Terrifying Night in Gaza Right Now (www.yahoo.com)

Some people, communicating via satellite phones, have described the attack as the “heaviest bombardment yet,” according to independent journalist Sharif Kouddous....

Nobel peace laureate Bialiatski has been put in solitary confinement in Belarus, his wife says (apnews.com)

Portugal PM Antonio Costa resigns amid corruption allegations. (www.theguardian.com)

Portugal’s socialist prime minister, António Costa, has resigned hours after prosecutors examining alleged corruption involving lithium and “green” hydrogen deals announced that he was under investigation and police searched dozens of addresses, including his official residence and the environment and infrastructure...

IDF soldiers film themselves abusing, humiliating West Bank Palestinians (www.timesofisrael.com)

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Sri Lanka agrees to send 10,000 farm workers to Israel (en.globes.co.il)

New measures to curb migration to Germany agreed by Chancellor Scholz and state governors (apnews.com)

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the 16 state governors agreed on new and stricter measures to curb the high number of migrants flowing into the country, reaching a compromise on an issue that has become a huge political problem for the government and a hot-button topic in society....

Greenland’s northern glaciers are in trouble, threatening ‘dramatic’ sea level rise, study shows (www.cnn.com)

At the top of the world, northern Greenland’s huge glaciers — long thought to be relatively stable — are in trouble, a new study shows....

Hospital director in China's Hubei under investigation for selling birth certificates (www.reuters.com)

In rare announcement, US says guided missile sub has arrived in Middle East, a message of deterrence to adversaries (www.cnn.com)

In a rare announcement, the US military said a guided missile submarine has arrived in the Middle East, a message of deterrence clearly directed at regional adversaries as the Biden administration tries to avoid a broader conflict amid the Israel-Hamas war....

India's toxic smog season shuts down schools, revives 'odd-even' vehicle limits (www.cnbc.com)

A dense cloud of smog has enveloped the Indian city of Delhi and surrounding areas, sending the air quality index to hazardous highs, making it difficult for residents to breathe and disrupting public life....

UK grocery inflation falls to single digits for first time this year (www.theguardian.com)

Samsung family sells $2B worth of shares to pay inheritance tax bill (www.theregister.com)

Afghanistan: Opium supply drops 95% after Taliban drug ban (www.dw.com)

Opium production in Afghanistan has plummeted since the Taliban banned cultivation of the poppy plant, according to a UN report published on Sunday....

Meet 'the mad Canadian' who ran the length of Italy — in 85 days (www.cbc.ca)

cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/8860868...

Taoiseach says he does not regret Israel 'revenge' comment (www.rte.ie)

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he does not regret saying the Israeli response to the 7 October Hamas attack was becoming “something more approaching revenge”.