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French Local Elections Are Yardstick for Far Right. Initial Results Are Mixed.

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via NYT > World News France’s municipal elections ended on Sunday evening. Full results were not expected for hours, but the first projections suggested the far right may not have made major gains.

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Sunday

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via NYT > World News The Israeli military said its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon would intensify, while Iran threatened to attack civilian infrastructure if President Trump followed through with an ultimatum.

Iran War Underscores the Diverging Aims of Trump and Netanyahu

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via NYT > World News The United States views Iran through a prism of global responsibilities and strategic goals. Israel has a more regional approach. After nearly three weeks of war, their paths are diverging.

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Saturday

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via NYT > World News An Iranian missile wounded dozens in Dimona, a city believed to house Israel’s nuclear weapons program, as Iran showed no signs of backing down.

Iranian missile strikes Israeli city near main nuclear research facility.

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With Fire and Song, Kurds in Turkey Hail the Start of Spring

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via NYT > World News The Newroz holiday comes at a critical time, as Kurds in Turkey push for peace while their brethren in Syria and Iran fear further conflict.

Shigeaki Mori, Hiroshima Survivor Photographed With Obama, Dies at 88

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via NYT > World News He lived through the first atomic bombing in Japan and then spent decades researching the identities of 12 American P.O.W.s killed in the attack.