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Blizzard blows New Yorkers' plans off course

Blizzard blows New Yorkers' plans off course

New Yorkers were left scrambling Sunday after authorities announced non-essential road journeys would be banned in response to what's expected to be the worst blizzard in a decade. Ahead of the 9:00 pm traffic ban, the intensity of the storm slashed visibility to the extent that

Israel conducting 'gradual de facto annexation' of W.Bank: UN official

Israel conducting 'gradual de facto annexation' of W.Bank: UN official

A top UN official warned Wednesday that steps by Israel to tighten control of areas of the West Bank administered by the Palestinian Authority amount to "gradual de facto annexation." Since last week, Israel has approved a series of initiatives backed by far-right ministers to consolidate control