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The surreal facades of America’s strip clubs

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs.

Iranian chess referee fears ostracism over her activism

Three years after fleeing Iran, chess referee Shohreh Bayat fears being further ostracized after challenging the game's governing body and its president, Russia's former deputy prime minister, over her choice of clothing at a tournament in October.

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Egypt lobbies against Trump plan to empty Gaza of Palestinians as Israel makes preparations – The Associated Press

Egypt lobbies against Trump plan to empty Gaza of Palestinians as Israel makes preparations  The Associated PressTrump Digs In on Gaza Takeover and Palestinian Resettlement  The New York TimesNetanyahu says ‘worth listening carefully’ to Trump’s proposal for Gaza  The Times of IsraelThe End of ‘Palestine’  Tablet MagazineTrump's call for U.S. to 'take over' Gaza spurs anger and frustration in Dearborn  NPR