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129 days: How one Israeli hostage in Gaza told stories to endure captivity

129 days: How one Israeli hostage in Gaza told stories to endure captivity

Luis Har, 71, was taken hostage on Oct. 7 with his family. The accountant, actor and dancer drew on a lifetime of memories to help comfort them in captivity in Gaza. He was freed in an Israeli raid.
by Daniel Estrin

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Israel's military dismisses officers over World Central Kitchen airstrike

Israel's military dismisses officers over World Central Kitchen airstrike

An investigation by the Israeli military's general staff concluded the airstrike, which killed seven aid workers, violated its standards and "should not have occurred."
by Daniel Estrin

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Taiwan emerges remarkably unscathed after massive earthquake

Taiwan emerges remarkably unscathed after massive earthquake

The day after what was the worst quake to hit the Asian island in a quarter century, most residents cannot stop talking about how much worse it could have been.
by Emily Feng

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Taiwan is hit by its strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years

Taiwan is hit by its strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years

The U.S. Geological Survey gave the magnitude as 7.4. The quake collapsed buildings and created a tsunami that washed ashore on southern Japanese islands. At least seven people died, officials said.
by Emily Feng and John Ruwitch

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