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War fears and flight cancellations in Lebanon send travelers and residents scrambling

War fears and flight cancellations in Lebanon send travelers and residents scrambling

The U.S. and other governments issued Lebanon travel advisories and some airlines stopped flying there, in anticipation of an escalation of fighting after assassinations in Iran and Beirut.
by Jane Arraf and Jawad Rizkallah

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U.S. and allies prepare to defend Israel as Netanyahu says it's already in 'multi-front war' with Iran

U.S. and allies prepare to defend Israel as Netanyahu says it's already in 'multi-front war' with Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is already in a “multi-front war” with Iran and its proxies, while the United States and allies prepare to defend Israel from an expected counterstrike and prevent an even more destructive regional conflict.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. deploys ships and fighter jets to Middle East as Israel braces for Iran attack

U.S. deploys ships and fighter jets to Middle East as Israel braces for Iran attack

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered fighter jets as well as Navy destroyers and cruisers deployed to “bolster force protection for U.S. troops in the region and to defend Israel,” the Pentagon said.
by Juliana Kim and Kat Lonsdorf

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Israel's army says airstrikes in the northern West Bank kill 9 Palestinian militants

Israel's army says airstrikes in the northern West Bank kill 9 Palestinian militants

Israel’s army says two airstrikes in the northern West Bank have killed nine Palestinian militants. Violence has flared again in the Israeli-occupied territory with tensions high over the war in Gaza. 
by The Associated Press

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Americans released in Russian prisoner swap are back in the U.S.

Americans released in Russian prisoner swap are back in the U.S.

The trio exchanged handshakes and hugs with President Biden and Vice President Harris at the foot of their plane's stairs and embraced their family members as onlookers cheered.
by Ayana Archie

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Report: Ukraine receives first batch of U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets

Report: Ukraine receives first batch of U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets

Ukraine has long sought the U.S.-made warplanes, saying they're needed to counter Russia's superior air power. Four NATO members have pledged F-16s, though it wasn't clear who sent them, or how many.
by Greg Myre

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