Iran warns of response to any attack after Biden says decision made to retaliate for drone strike

[ad_1] White House officials ‘very matter of fact’ at meeting with hostage families TEL AVIV — Two senior White House officials met with the families of American hostages yesterday as talks continue on a potential deal to pause the fighting in Gaza and secure the release of some of those held captive. National Security Advisor…

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Hong Kong moves to pass its own national security law, raising fears of further crackdown on dissent

[ad_1] HONG KONG — Hong Kong began public consultation on a local national security law on Tuesday, more than three years after Beijing imposed a similar law that has all but wiped out dissent in the semi-autonomous city. The new law could expand the government’s ability to prosecute residents for offenses like collaborating with foreign…

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Ex-NHL player Alex Formenton turns himself in on charges related to 2018 sexual assault accusation

[ad_1] Ex-NHL player Alex Formenton turned himself in to Canadian police on Sunday after he was charged in connection with a sexual assault accusation made in 2018, his legal team said. Formenton, 24, who played for the NHL’s Ottawa Senators in 2017, took an indefinite leave of absence from Swiss Hockey Club Ambri-Piotta last Wednesday….

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