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Supreme Court to hear Trump bid to exclude illegal immigrants from census
The court, likely to soon have a 6-3 conservative majority if the Republican-controlled Senate confirms Trump nominee Amy Coney Barrett, will hear the case on Nov. 30.
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 12:49:32 AM
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Beit-El significantly reduced the number of COVID-19 patients within days
This was done, according to Beit-El mayor Shai Alon, due to intensive efforts on the part of the regional council.
By OMRI RON \
10/17/2020 11:26:25 AM
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Former Mexican defense minister ordered held in US custody
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 1:21:53 AM
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British Supreme Court: Orthodox housing associations may decline non-Jews
The woman’s lawyers had argued the borough’s refusal constituted discrimination on the basis of religion.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
10/17/2020 1:46:32 AM
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg to get a statue in her native Brooklyn
Cuomo said in a statement that the statue would be somewhere in Brooklyn, the New York City borough where she grew up.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
10/17/2020 1:55:59 AM
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Journalist leaves BBC discovered he backed allegedly antisemitic rapper
The Jewish Chronicle of London last month traced the account back to Thaler.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
10/17/2020 3:15:08 PM
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Palestinian refugees displaced in Syria to finally return home to Yarmouk
Khaled Abdul Majid, the Syria-based leader of the Palestinian Popular Struggle Front, told Al-Monitor that 100,000 people are expected to return to their houses that suffered minimal damage.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
10/17/2020 10:41:03 AM
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Mnuchin to lead US delegation to Israel, Bahrain, UAE Oct. 17-20
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 2:26:49 AM
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Germany: Fraternity where Jewish member assaulted has far-right ties
According to the ministry, the fraternity, which was founded in 1890, is linked to the Identitarian movement, a far-right political movement active in many European countries.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
10/17/2020 2:49:20 AM
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Following Facebook, Twitter will now ban Holocaust denial
Twitter is the second major social media network to ban Holocaust denial this week. Facebook announced on Monday that it would ban posts that deny or distort the Holocaust.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
10/17/2020 6:48:28 PM
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To avoid antisemitism charge, NY must make COVID crackdown rules clearer
It is thus unsurprising that the broader Jewish public largely viewed the raging and rioting against new restrictions as undermining collective Jewish values.
By MICHAEL A. HELFAND/JTA \
10/17/2020 3:33:24 AM
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San Diego rabbi assaulted outside his synagogue
Halevy was the victim of the latest incident, in which a teenager riding a bicycle hit him on the head and yelled a racial slur at him outside the synagogue in University City.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
10/17/2020 3:43:24 AM
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Orban says Jewish groups give his opponents 'a pass' on antisemitism
But now, in an unusual reversal, Orban is trying to level that same accusation at the country’s largest Jewish group, Mazsihisz.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
10/17/2020 4:00:52 AM
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Rabbi Art Green (still) believes Hasidic ideas are key to modern Judaism
Green spoke with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency in August about his forthcoming book, how Hasidic Jews became conservatives.
By BEN HARRIS/JTA \
10/17/2020 4:11:19 AM
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Satmar leader who called to follow health rules, dies of COVID-19 at 70
Mayer Rispler, 70, died Friday, according to Vos Iz Neias, an Orthodox news site.
By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA \
10/17/2020 4:31:00 AM
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Holocaust survivor’s daughter wants mother’s interview out of Borat sequel
Cohen approached Evans for an interview in what he called a documentary earlier this year, the lawsuit states.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
10/17/2020 4:43:49 AM
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Israeli kayakists take advantage of coronavirus lockdown to clean river
The three used kayaks and diving suits from their work to remove hundreds of glass and plastic bottles from the stream, in addition to plastic bags, chairs, speakers and even tables.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
10/17/2020 10:47:07 AM
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Berkovic says people must question leadership after spat with Miri Regev
During the argument, Regev said Berkovic flip flops on issues like "a steak" and told him that until he apologizes for his words he will "never be the coach of Israel's soccer team."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/18/2020 6:48:18 AM
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Azerbaijan says 12 civilians killed, 40 wounded by Armenia shelling
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 7:10:41 AM
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Thailand reports first local coronavirus cases in over a month
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 8:02:12 AM
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Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 7,830 to 348,557
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 8:17:37 AM
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Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 39.07 million, death toll at 1,099,592
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 8:18:37 AM
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US citizens released by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in prisoner swap
The United States welcomed the release of two US citizens, Sandra Loli and Mikael Gidada, from Houthi custody and said the remains of Bilal Fateen would also be repatriated.
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 8:36:15 AM
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Iran sentences men accused of being involved in robbery to amputation
These extreme punishments were rarely applied in the past and their use today is the source of controversy wherever they are carried out.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
10/18/2020 11:41:01 AM
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White House election race reaches Israelis and Palestinians
The US Embassy in Jerusalem has encouraged voting by both sides, hosting Facebook live events with Arabic subtitles geared towards residents of the West Bank and Gaza.
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 9:06:10 AM
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Ukraine's new daily coronavirus cases exceed 6,000
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 9:25:02 AM
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Preschool in the shadow of COVID-19: All your questions answered
With young children returning today, here is what you need to know.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
10/17/2020 7:05:44 PM
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Azerbaijan and Armenia allege truce violations, point finger at shelling
Baku said 13 civilians were killed and more than 40 wounded in the city of Ganja by an Armenian missile attack, while Yerevan accused Azerbaijan of continued shelling.
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 10:04:51 AM
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Austrian foreign minister tests positive for COVID-19 after EU meeting
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 10:16:23 AM
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Erdogan slams Trudeau for suspension of drone exports used in Armenia
Canada suspended the export of some drone technology to Turkey earlier this month as it probes allegations the equipment was used by Azeri forces involved in fighting with Armenia.
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 10:59:30 AM
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Austria's daily coronavirus cases surge past 2,000 to new record
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 11:07:16 AM
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Russia reports 14,922 new coronavirus cases, 279 deaths
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 11:08:30 AM
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Man rescued from Ayalon River, Ayalon Road blocked by police
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/17/2020 12:22:41 PM
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France knife attacker asked pupils to point out his victim
Investigators were trying to establish whether the attacker, who was shot dead by police, had acted alone or had accomplices.
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 11:33:20 PM
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M16 rifle smuggle attempt foiled by security personnel in the West Bank
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/17/2020 11:50:36 AM
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France will react with the greatest firmness after attack - PM
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 12:06:25 PM
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Investigational drug proven to prolong survival of ALS patients - study
The median overall survival for all CENTAUR study participants being administered AMX0035 was 6.5 months longer than the group originally randomized to placebo.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
10/21/2020 4:33:25 AM
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Donald Trump denounces white supremacy, but not QAnon
Trump declined however to denounce QAnon, a movement that peddles a conspiracy theory that accuses Democrats of running pedophile rings and sees Trump as a secret savior.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
10/18/2020 1:44:51 PM
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Quick coronavirus testing centers to serve teachers without a referral
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/17/2020 3:16:12 PM
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Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 39.29 million, death toll at 1,102,707
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 1:03:36 PM
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Israeli business magnate Michael Strauss dies at the age of 86
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/17/2020 7:09:58 PM
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Malaysia reports 869 new coronavirus cases, four more deaths
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 1:39:07 PM
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Woman arrested after bodies of three children found at Vienna property
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 1:39:35 PM
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Tobacco is being used as key ingredient in some coronavirus vaccines
"If you wanted to be cynical about it, you could. But we tend to think of it as like at the end of the day, the tobacco plant in and of itself is still just a plant."
By CELIA JEAN \
10/18/2020 5:46:38 PM
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Dozens of Israelis make their way to Jerusalem in support of Armenia
The pro-Armenia protesters were seen coming in a long convoy of cars covered in red, blue and yellow - the colors that make up the Armenian flag.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
10/18/2020 10:56:59 AM
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COVID-19 case confirmed in pope's Vatican residence
Three Vatican residents who tested positive recently have recovered, Saturday's statement added.
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 4:30:09 PM
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New Zealand's Ardern wins 'historic' re-election for crushing COVID-19
The election was delayed by a month after new COVID-19 infections in Auckland that led to a second lockdown in the country's largest city.
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 3:56:06 PM
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Stun, smoke grenades thrown at home of Prisons Service officer
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/17/2020 4:24:49 PM
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Flashbacks of fake news? You may have a better factual memory
The results of the study showed that misinformation reminders increased the ability of participants to recall facts and belief accuracy.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/17/2020 6:50:03 PM
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France knife attacker asked pupils to point out his victim
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 4:31:41 PM
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Israeli industrialist Michael Strauss dies at 86
The former chairman of the Strauss Group is survived by his three children, 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
By EVE YOUNG \
10/18/2020 2:28:13 PM
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Palestinians accuse Gulf visitors of ‘desecrating’ Al-Aqsa Mosque
Visitors of the Al-Aqsa Mosque were accused of promoting normalization with Israel and “desecrating” the holy site.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
10/17/2020 6:41:57 PM
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Umm el-Fahm resident abuses dog, viral video leads police to arrest him
The dog was treated and cared for by the relevant authorities.
By EVE YOUNG \
10/17/2020 8:54:20 PM
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Coronavirus commissioner to church leaders: Elderly people deserve to live
“We see it day in and day out. Every day in Israel, we have 40 people who die," coronavirus commissioner Prof. Ronni Gamzu said.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
10/17/2020 6:12:22 PM
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Eran Zahavi tests positive for coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/17/2020 5:44:02 PM
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Police issue 4,000+ tickets for coronavirus violations over the weekend
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/17/2020 6:32:58 PM
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Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways launches Hebrew website
Among some of the services include a 'discover' section highlighting activities.
By CODY LEVINE \
10/17/2020 7:18:59 PM
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Lebanon 'heavily relies' on US to mediate maritime border talks
President Aoun said Lebanon relies on the US after he met with US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker.
By EVE YOUNG \
10/18/2020 1:25:56 PM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 1,469 test positive, 14 dead throughout weekend
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/17/2020 6:57:13 PM
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ICC delegation to visit Sudan to discuss case against Bashir
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 6:58:16 PM
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CBD Myths vs Facts with Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jhonny Salomon
While some countries are opting for lenient ways for the recreational use of marijuana, consuming CBD before or after your cosmetic surgery can result in slowing down your healing time
By Leo Giosuè \
10/17/2020 7:45:30 PM
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Rabbi Kanievsky instructs haredi schools to open tomorrow
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/17/2020 7:46:17 PM
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Instagram star Cherry Dana talks about CherryDTV and its rising popularity
Social media welcomes everyone with open arms but lifts only those who are thirsty for success and challenges.
By SARAH GOLDMAN \
10/17/2020 7:59:30 PM
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Israel is opening up: Stage one exit strategy
All the information you need to know about Stage One.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
10/17/2020 8:53:00 PM
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Model Katia Jundi shares insights on the growth of IGTV amid the pandemic
Katia Jundi and her love for "all things luxe" are well-known in the world of luxury watches and jewelry.
By Leo Giosuè \
10/17/2020 8:00:59 PM
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Naftali Bennett hospitalized for the second time in a week
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/17/2020 9:36:33 PM
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Amy Coney Barrett will not be like Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The nomination of a new US Supreme Court justice and what is really at stake.
By JOEL H. GOLOVENSKY \
10/17/2020 8:18:26 PM
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Demonstrators flock to Balfour after mass protest ban lifted
Organizers said that recent cases of "extreme violence" against protesters have been encouraged by incitement coming "from above."
By EVE YOUNG \
10/18/2020 10:30:55 AM
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Lebanon's protest flame still flickers on anniversary of 'revolution'
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 8:22:30 PM
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Amy Coney Barrett hearings need to be done with respect
After all the arguments, at the core we are all part of the human race with so much more that binds than divides.
By DOVID M. COHEN \
10/17/2020 8:42:54 PM
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How I met my first Haredi
Born in Gateshead, England, in 1900, he had studied at a yeshiva in Jerusalem.
By RAYMOND APPLE \
10/17/2020 9:04:31 PM
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Selling F-35 jets to Qatar poses a direct threat to Israel
Qatar is also the closest partner and bank-roller of an increasingly aggressive Turkey, with Ankara backing Doha during the 2017 crisis with its Gulf neighbors.
By JONATHAN RUHE,ARI CICUREL \
10/17/2020 9:13:08 PM
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Finance minister: State budget to be presented next week
Netanyahu to Gantz: Stop your threats
By GIL HOFFMAN \
10/17/2020 11:23:02 PM
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Why the peace process needs more women, now
Furthermore, there’s mounting evidence suggesting that, without women’s participation, these initiatives are less likely to succeed in the long term.
By ALEXANDRA STABLER \
10/17/2020 9:22:00 PM
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What are the lessons from the pandemic?
Remote work has been studied for decades and offered as a partial solution to congestion. COVID-19, however, has given us a chance to actually learn about working from home.
By BEN DANSKER \
10/17/2020 9:33:24 PM
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Top rabbi defies orders for preschool reopening limits
Netanyahu: 'I call on the ultra-Orthodox... not to do it' * First step toward end of lockdown starts today
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
10/18/2020 12:33:56 AM
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Herd immunity, reinfection and the ‘Great Barrington Declaration’
The Declaration demands a return to “life as normal” – no mention of masks, social distancing, contact tracing or COVID-19 tests – for everybody except “the vulnerable.”
By GWYNNE DYER \
10/17/2020 9:40:19 PM
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Two brothers in their 90s die in coronavirus ward
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/17/2020 9:51:28 PM
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Bringing poverty to heel by understanding its causes
Since most poverty on earth afflicts rural people, we should acknowledge that food growers’ associations must also be processors of their bounty.
By YOSSEF BEN-MEIR \
10/17/2020 9:56:07 PM
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Grapevine October 18, 2020: Changing roles
The movers and shakers of Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
10/17/2020 10:07:30 PM
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‘Chicago 7’ is perfect movie for troubled times
It comes along in the wake of the massive Black Lives Matter protests in America at a time when the US is once again divided over how to characterize and react to these protests.
By HANNAH BROWN \
10/17/2020 10:17:05 PM
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In Pennsylvania, two Jewish female candidates are running for 7th district
The first question of the debate they had was about the US-Israel relationship.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
10/17/2020 10:28:11 PM
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Shai Nitzan defends both A-G and himself
Dismisses attack on him as a private call.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
10/17/2020 11:32:59 PM
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Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to new ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh
Azerbaijan and Armenia had accused each other earlier on Saturday of fresh attacks in violation of a week-old Russian-brokered truce.
By REUTERS \
10/17/2020 11:34:53 PM