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Wednesday

Politics

Morning News Brief: Nashville Rally, Tariffs On China

Trump campaigned in Tennessee, where a critical Senate race is taking shape to fill the seat of a GOP senator. The administration says it will impose a tariff on $50 billion of Chinese goods.

Morning News Brief: Nashville Rally, Tariffs On China

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Monday

Politics

Morning News Brief: U.S. Officials Travel To Korean DMZ

The State Department says the delegation was there meeting with North Korean officials preparing for a possible summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore.

Morning News Brief: U.S. Officials Travel To Korean DMZ

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Monday

Friday

Deep Contradictions Remain At The Core Of The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

A Palestinian woman argues with a member of the Israeli security forces as they disperse a demonstration outside the Damascus Gate in the old city of Jerusalem on Tuesday. Hazem Bader/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Opinion

Parallels

Deep Contradictions Remain At The Core Of The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

The contradictions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are always on display, but rarely as starkly as this week, when the U.S. opened its embassy in Jerusalem and protests erupted in Gaza.

Politics

Morning News Brief: North Korea, Royal Wedding

President Trump assured North Korea it would benefit from any deal it reaches with the U.S. regarding its nuclear program. Royal watchers have 1 day to go before Prince Harry marries Meghan Markle.

Morning News Brief: North Korea, Royal Wedding

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Tuesday

Middle East

It's A Day Of Grieving And More Protests In Gaza

The Palestinian zone erupted in protest Monday. People approached the border fences, and Israel's army killed more than 50. Gaza health officials say more than 1,3000 people suffered gunshot wounds.

It's A Day Of Grieving And More Protests In Gaza

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Middle East

After A Deadly Day In Gaza, What Are Palestinian Protests Accomplishing?

Nearly 1.8 million people live in Gaza. In recent days, as the U.S. moved its embassy to Jerusalem, dozens of people have died in protests along the fence between Gaza and Israel.

After A Deadly Day In Gaza, What Are Palestinian Protests Accomplishing?

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Monday

Middle East

U.S. Ambassador To Israel Defends Response To Gaza Protests

As the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem opens, David Friedman, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, is defending Israel's response to Palestinian protesters.

U.S. Ambassador To Israel Defends Response To Gaza Protests

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U.S. Israel Envoy: Embassy Move Is 'Preventing An Illegitimate Point' By Palestinians

U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman addresses the American Israel Public Affairs Committee on March 6. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Parallels

U.S. Israel Envoy: Embassy Move Is 'Preventing An Illegitimate Point' By Palestinians

U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman discusses the U.S. Embassy move to Jerusalem and the impact it may have in the region.

U.S. Israel Envoy: Embassy Move Is 'Preventing An Illegitimate Point' By Palestinians

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U.S. Marks The Opening Of Its Embassy In Jerusalem

After decades of U.S. policy saying the disputed city of Jerusalem should be settled in peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, the Trump administration made Jerusalem Israel's capital.

U.S. Marks The Opening Of Its Embassy In Jerusalem

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Thursday

Politics

News Brief: American Detainees Freed, Israel Strikes Targets In Syria

President Trump hailed his diplomacy with North Korea's leader for winning their freedom. Several countries are fighting in Syria and the conflict there between Israel and Iran has heated up.

News Brief: American Detainees Freed, Israel Strikes Targets In Syria

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Wednesday

U.S. To 'Prod' And 'Cajole' Allies To Stop Doing Business With Iran, Official Says

President Trump displays his presidential memorandum reinstating nuclear sanctions on Iran at the White House on Tuesday. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption

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U.S. To 'Prod' And 'Cajole' Allies To Stop Doing Business With Iran, Official Says

"We're certainly going to be pushing and asking and cajoling them to disinvest, absolutely," State Department official Andrew Peek tells NPR. The U.S. withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal on Tuesday.

U.S. To 'Prod' And 'Cajole' Allies To Stop Doing Business With Iran, Official Says

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Politics

Haspel Vows To Get CIA Back To Its Traditional Mission

Gina Haspel, nominee to be director of CIA, vows before a Senate committee at her confirmation hearing that she won't "restart a detention and interrogation program."

Haspel Vows To Get CIA Back To Its Traditional Mission

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Tuesday

Politics

Morning News Brief: Schneiderman Allegations, Iran Nuclear Deal

N.Y. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman resigned after an article detailed allegations by 4 women that he physically abused them. And, Trump is set to make an announcement about the Iran nuclear deal.

Morning News Brief: Schneiderman Allegations, Iran Nuclear Deal

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Monday

Politics

Morning News Brief: Rudy Giuliani, Gina Haspel

The White House is reeling after media appearances by an addition to Trump's legal team. The nominee to head the CIA reportedly considered withdrawing her name over involvement with a torture program.

Morning News Brief: Rudy Giuliani, Gina Haspel

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