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Demonstrators rally in support of Palestinians in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 18.

Americans are split over Israel's response in its war with Hamas

10:26am November 15, 2023

by Domenico Montanaro

An equal number say Israel's response to Hamas' attack has either been too much or about right. A majority of Democrats now say it's been too much, driven by people of color and younger respondents.

A resident rides past the Guohua Power Station in northern China's Hebei province. China and the U.S. have pledged to accelerate their efforts to address climate change ahead of a major U.N. meeting on the issue.

China and the U.S. pledge to step up climate efforts ahead of Biden-Xi summit

8:39am November 15, 2023

by The Associated Press

The nations promised to accelerate efforts to address climate change ahead of a major U.N. meeting on the issue, making plans to cut emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases besides CO2.

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President Biden to sit down in California with China's leader Xi Jinping

7:22am November 15, 2023

Xi is in the U.S. for a Pacific Rim nations meeting. The Xi-Biden talks come at a time of poor relations between the countries. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Patricia Kim of the Brookings Institution.

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EV maker Tesla is facing a major labor action in Sweden

5:17am November 15, 2023

by Danielle Kaye

Tesla refuses to sign a bargaining agreement with its unionized workforce in Sweden. Other Swedish workers banded together to boycott Tesla — not allowing ships to unload the vehicles in the ports.

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Palestinians injured in Israeli raids arrive at Nasser Medical Hospital on Tuesday in Khan Younis, Gaza.

Israel says its troops have entered Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City

11:19pm November 14, 2023

In a posting on social media, the Israel Defense Forces said it was launching "a precise and targeted operation against Hamas in a specified area" of the hospital complex.

U.S. Diplomats and aid staff are objecting to U.S. policy in the Middle East

4:42pm November 14, 2023

by Michele Kelemen

Dozens of U.S. diplomats and aid experts have been expressing dissent over US policy in the Middle East.

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Michigan's 2024 vote could be heavily impacted by Biden's Middle East policy

4:36pm November 14, 2023

by Don Gonyea

Michigan is poised to be a pivotal state in the 2024 presidential election

Thousands took to the streets in Washington during pro-Israel march

4:36pm November 14, 2023

by Joel Rose

Supporters of Israel flooded into Washington, D.C. Tuesday. They came to speak out against Hamas and the October attack on Israel.

Biden and Xi-Jinping have a lot to discuss at their first in-person meeting this week

4:36pm November 14, 2023

by John Ruwitch

President Biden is to hold his first in-person meeting with China's leader, Xi Jinping, in California on Wednesday. The two leaders have a lot to discuss when they sit down.

Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Adam Johnson in action during an NHL game in Columbus, Ohio, in 2017. Police in England arrested a man Tuesday on suspicion of manslaughter in connection to Johnson's death in October.

A man is arrested in connection with the death of former NHL player Adam Johnson

3:23pm November 14, 2023

by Ayana Archie

An unnamed man has been arrested and charged with suspicion of manslaughter in connection with Johnson's death. He died last month after an opposing player's skate cut his neck during a game.