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MIDDLE EAST

In Israel and Lebanon, Life Goes On Even as the Region Teeters on the Edge of All-out War

“We just want it to be calm,” said a Nahariya resident. “We prefer to have a political arrangement and not war.”

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ASIA

Protests Toppled Bangladesh’s Government and Drove Powerful PM into Exile. How Did They Get Here?

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) – What began as peaceful protests by students in Bangladesh against a quota system for government jobs eventually turned into an uprising that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country by helicopter.

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RELIGION

The Truth About Baptism

Does salvation require water baptism? If so, how should it be done? Sprinkling? Pouring? Immersion? What about infants and children? Who should baptize—an ordained minister or may others do it? Is re-baptism necessary? What part does repentance play? How does the Bible answer these questions?

Millions of people become Christians every year around the world. Some are baptized babies, others are young adults joining the church of their choice—and still others are adult converts reached by missionaries. Of course, many “believers” are never baptized. Most of the rest are not correctly baptized.

On Pentecost, in AD 31, the day the New Testament Church was created, the apostle Peter gave a powerful sermon to many listeners. His message was so convicting that 3,000 were baptized. Before their baptism, many asked him, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” (Acts 2:37). Peter’s answer? “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (vs. 38).

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EUROPE

F-16s Have Arrived to Help Ukraine Fight Russia. What Is Their Possible Impact?

The fighter jets are expected to be a much-needed boost to Ukraine's current fleet of Soviet-era jets.

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WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

Severe Drought Has Returned to the Amazon. And It Is Happening Earlier than Expected

Holder of one-fifth of the world’s fresh water, the Amazon is beginning the dry season with many of its rivers already at critically low levels.

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RELIGION

Which Is the Real Gospel?

Part 1

Jesus said, “Repent you, and believe the gospel.” But just what is the true gospel?

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WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

Rain, Debris, Leeches: India Landslide Survivors Recall ‘Night of Horrors’

“It has been very distressing...I have never seen anything like this before,” a migrant worker said.

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AMERICAS

Haiti’s Gang War

The Caribbean nation has seen no end of tragedy in recent years. What’s behind its latest upheaval?

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MIDDLE EAST

Killing of Hamas Chief in Iran Stirs Fears of Retaliation, Israel Stays Silent on Incident

The assassination drew threats of revenge on Israel and fueled further concern that the conflict in Gaza was turning into a wider Middle East war.

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WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

Extended Drought Parches Sicily, and Farmers Worry About Being Forced to Sell Off Animals

The worst year for rainfall in more than 20 years has sent fodder production down 70 percent across Sicily, according to Italy’s primary farmers association.

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HEALTH ISSUES

Deceit and Desperation: The Rise of Medical Conspiracies

As traditional medicine faces criticism for high costs, malpractice and profit-driven care, many people are seeking alternative and sometimes bizarre treatments.

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CRIME & PUNISHMENT

Extortion and Gang Violence Hit Even Big Corporations and Business Leaders in Mexico

“We are hostages to extortion demands, we are hostages of criminal groups,” Julio Almanza said. “Charging extortion payments has practically become the national sport in Tamaulipas.”

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RELIGION

What Is the Bible?

How God’s Word was written and preserved over millennia sheds light on its ultimate purpose—and what it should mean to you.

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AFRICA

Rights Group Says Sexual Violence Is Rampant in Sudan’s Conflict

The group called for the United Nations and the African Union to protect civilians in Sudan as more than 15 months of fighting between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces show no signs of abating.

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SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

Fixing Homelessness for Good

What is the root cause of homelessness in the United States? Finding the answer requires some digging…

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MIDDLE EAST

Explainer: Why the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Is Heating Up Again

A deadly rocket strike in the Golan Heights has added to concerns that Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah could be sucked into a full-scale war.

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MARRIAGE & FAMILY

Your Marriage Can Be Happy!

The world is exploding with problems. Much knowledge is available about most of them, but little understanding. The breakdown of marriage and the family is a classic example. Seemingly everyone knows it is happening, but no one knows what it means—or what to do about it.

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AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC

Inquiry Finds 200,000 People Were Abused in Care in New Zealand Over Decades in ‘National Disgrace’

“We always thought that we were exceptional and different, and the reality is we’re not,” Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said, noting “a dark and sorrowful day” for the country.