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Will Finland and Sweden Join NATO? Five Things to Know
After decades of staying out of military alliances, Finland and Sweden are about to decide whether to apply to join NATO, as a deterrent against aggression from Eastern neighbor Russia. The Nordic neighbors are expected to act in unison, with both expressing a desire for their applications to be

Lebanon: How Will Vote Impact Crisis-hit Economy?
The Lebanese parliament voted in on Sunday will have to tackle overdue reforms required for international assistance the cash-strapped country desperately needs.

Slain Al Jazeera Journalist Was Icon of Palestinian Coverage
A veteran Al Jazeera correspondent who was shot dead on Wednesday during an Israeli raid in the West Bank was a highly respected journalist in the Middle East whose unflinching coverage was known to millions of viewers. News of Shireen Abu Akleh's death reverberated across the region.

Palestinians Facing Eviction by Israel Vow to Stay on Land
Everything here is makeshift, a result of decades of uncertainty.