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December 6, 2023
Why Hamas Attacked When It Did - Center for Strategic and International Studies

The Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, were by far the most deadly terrorist attack in the country’s history, and the resulting war is one of the most devastating to Palestinians, with over 15,000 dead so far, a number that will surely rise further as Israel tries to destroy Hamas completely. Why did

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December 6, 2023
Jamie Dimon: Government Should Close Down Crypto - Bloomberg

00:00Today's terrorists have a new way to get around the Bank Secrecy Act Cryptocurrency. Last year, an estimated $20 billion in illicit crypto transactions funded every kind of dangerous criminal. North Korea has funded at least half its missile program, including nuclear weapons, using the proceeds of crypto crime. And Israeli officials have confirmed that

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December 6, 2023
The Precedent of October 7th in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Systemic Gender and Sexual-Based Violence - Wilson Center

Disclaimer: This article contains content that discusses gender and sexual-based violence, which may be distressing or triggering for some readers. We want to advise caution to those who have experienced trauma related to this subject. The purpose of this article is to address and raise awareness about the issue, promote understanding, and encourage support for

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December 6, 2023
What Is the IMF? - Council on Foreign Relations

Introduction Since its inception in July 1944, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has undergone considerable change as chief steward of the world’s monetary system. Officially charged with managing the global regime of exchange rates and international payments that allows nations to do business with one another, the fund recast itself in a broader, more active

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December 6, 2023
Senator Shaheen and Others News Conference on National Security Supplemental Aid Request - C-SPAN

December 6, 2023 2023-12-06T12:04:08-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZjk1XC8wMTFcLzE3MDE4ODI1NDhfMDExLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Brian Schatz (D-HI) speak to reporters about the stalled national security supplemental aid request for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and border security. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Brian Schatz (D-HI) speak to reporters about the stalled

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December 6, 2023
U.S. House of Representatives: House Session | December 6, 2023 - C-SPAN

December 6, 2023 | Part Of U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives 2023-12-06T11:59:39-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvODYxXC8wMDFcLzE3MDE4ODIwOTlfMDAxLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19The House debated two measures. One bill would block an Environment to block an Environmental Protection Agency rule establishing new emission standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles beginning in model year 2027. The other would establish new college foreign gift disclosure

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December 6, 2023
U.S. House of Representatives: House Session, Part 1 | December 6, 2023 - C-SPAN

December 6, 2023 | Part Of U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives 2023-12-06T11:59:39-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvODYxXC8wMDFcLzE3MDE4ODIwOTlfMDAxLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19The House debated two measures. One bill would block an Environment to block an Environmental Protection Agency rule establishing new emission standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles beginning in model year 2027. The other would establish new college foreign gift disclosure

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December 6, 2023
Hearing on Transnational Repression - C-SPAN

December 6, 2023 2023-12-06T10:05:04-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZDM3XC8xNzAxODc1MzM4LmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on foreign governments that repress dissenters abroad with intimidation and violence, and how the U.S. government can more effectively counter this threat. The witnesses were Christo Grozev, a Bulgarian investigative journalist targeted by Russia because of his work; Michael Abramowitz, president of Freedom House;

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December 6, 2023
U.S. Senate: Senate Session | December 6, 2023 - C-SPAN

December 6, 2023 | Part Of U.S. Senate U.S. Senate Senate Session 2023-12-06T10:00:01-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMGIxXC8wMDJcLzE3MDE4NzQ4MDFfMDAyLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19The Senate votes against advancing consideration of legislation providing emergency aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Sixty votes will be needed. The measure has been stalled for several weeks over an impasse on border security provisions. The Senate votes against advancing consideration of

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December 6, 2023
Yassine Bono on FC Barcelona's radar ahead of mercato - Hespress English

HESPRESS English – Morocco News Sports Hespress ENWednesday 6 December 2023 - 15:40 FC Barcelona is reportedly on the lookout for a new goalkeeper in the upcoming winter transfer window after Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered a back injury that may necessitate surgery. Spanish news outlet Sport confirmed that Barcelona has a shortlist of five goalkeepers

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