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Israel government shaken by ultra-Orthodox conscription row

Military service is obligatory for all young Israelis — 32 months for men, and 2 years for women. But almost all the ultra-Orthodox have been able to escape it, with 66,000 members of the community excused from military service last year alone.

Federal judge rules in favor of Oregon church, striking down ordinance limiting homeless meal services

The ordinance was enacted after more homeless people began showing up at St. Timothy's church in Brookings for meals and social services.

Paris’ Notre-Dame rebuild ‘meeting deadline and budget,’ project head says

Excess donations not used in the reconstruction will help restore the stone exterior of the cathedral starting in 2025.

Jerusalem marks festive holiday of Purim in shadow of war

“It’s complicated, we’re here half crying and half happy,” said Racheli Goldshtein, who watched the parade with her six children.

Survey: Most Americans back Israel but sympathize with Palestinian people

Pew surveyed 12,693 Americans on their views of the international conflict in February, and a surprising number expressed no opinion on several of the questions asked.

BYU’s Aly Khalifa heads into March Madness without food or water while observing Ramadan

BYU's Aly Khalifa heads into March Madness without food or water while observing Ramadan.

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