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Fareed’s take: The greatest own goal in modern foreign policy

Fareed’s take: The greatest own goal in modern foreign policy

China underscored its growing global strength this week, with a huge military parade and a summit of foreign leaders. Fareed says the more surprising recent development is the turn of pivotal regional powers — such as Brazil, India and South Africa — away from the US...

Trump’s travel ban allows athletes from affected nations into US for the World Cup and Olympics. Fans may be stuck at home – CNN

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Chenab bridge: Narendra Modi inaugurates world’s highest single-arch railway bridge – BBC

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Trump connected his travel ban to the Boulder attack. Some Jews object. – The Washington Post

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EU cites ‘indications’ Israel is breaching human rights obligations over conduct in Gaza – The Guardian

EU cites ‘indications’ Israel is breaching human rights obligations over conduct in Gaza  The GuardianIsrael may have breached EU agreement, bloc's foreign policy arm says  ReutersIsrael apparently in breach of human rights obligations under pact with EU, Brussels review finds  The Times of IsraelIsrael’s Gaza actions may breach EU-Israel human rights agreement: Report  Al JazeeraEU review finds Israel violated trade agreement, but sanctions not expected  Middle East Eye

Europe and Iran will try diplomacy as US weighs joining fight with Israel – AP News

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