Trump turns witness stand into political platform as he lashes out at judge, NY attorney general

Trump turns witness stand into political platform as he lashes out at judge, NY attorney general

Tensions between Engoron and Trump – already on display in recent weeks, when the judge fined him a total of $15,000 for incendiary outside-of-court comments – were evident early on Monday when the ex-president was repeatedly scolded about the length and content of his answers.

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Israel appears to be bowing to pressure to pause Gaza attacks to allow aid, hostages movement

Israel appears to be bowing to pressure to pause Gaza attacks to allow aid, hostages movement

The Israeli military on Monday released video of tanks moving through bombed-out streets and groups of troops moving on foot. It says it has surrounded Gaza City, cutting off northern parts of the narrow coastal strip from the south.

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WHO increasingly looks more like a scheme for extracting private profit from the public purse

WHO increasingly looks more like a scheme for extracting private profit from the public purse

It is irrational to support corrupted institutions, but rational to support improvements in health and well-being. It is rational (and decent) to help populations who, through accidents of history such as past colonial exploitation or other misfortune, lack the means to fully address their own basic healthcare.

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