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Tens of thousands attend Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem

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Local beach drink is making a comeback in Turkey

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New Broadway play tackles rise of Putin

Conflict

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As Haiti teeters, the US resumes deportations

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Israel attacks Iranian city of Isfahan following week of tensions

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Venezuelan migrants give up on Colombia as it reduces support policies

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Immigration

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