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Israel heads to the polls once again amid political gridlock — with no end in sight

If ever there were a case for voter fatigue, Israel’s third election in less than 12 months is surely it. One Israeli newspaper actually ran a headline last week describing fears about the coronavirus as “The Most Exciting Thing about Israel’s Boring Third Election.” The two main contenders in this endurance contest — Israel’s longest-serving prime minister,…

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COVID-19: Here's what's happening around the world Monday

The latest: More than 89,000 cases of COVID-19 reported around the world with more than 3,000 deaths. 24 cases reported in Canada, public health officials here say risk from coronavirus low. Read more about how hospitals in Canada are preparing for cases of COVID-19. South Korea’s viral outbreak surged and millions of children in Japan…

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South Korean coronavirus cases surge as China sees fewest new cases since mid-January

South Korea’s viral outbreak surged and millions of children in Japan stayed home from school Monday as officials wrestled with the epidemic in more than 60 countries. As new battle fronts against the coronavirus opened with surprising speed around the globe, recovered patients left China’s hastily built hospitals and isolation wards, freeing up patient beds…

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South Korean coronavirus cases surge as China sees fewest new cases since mid-January

South Korea’s viral outbreak surged and millions of children in Japan stayed home from school Monday as officials wrestled with the epidemic in more than 60 countries. As new battle fronts against the coronavirus opened with surprising speed around the globe, recovered patients left China’s hastily built hospitals and isolation wards, freeing up patient beds…

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Pete Buttigieg suspends campaign for Democratic presidential nomination

Democrat Pete Buttigieg is ending his campaign for president. Three people with knowledge of Buttigieg’s decision tell The Associated Press he is informing campaign staff. They were not authorized to speak publicly and requested anonymity. His campaign said Buttigieg will speak Sunday night in South Bend, Ind — where he was formerly mayor. A millennial, Buttigieg…

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