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NYT Middle EastMar 13, 2026
U.S. Vows to Block Iran's Attempt to Shut Down Strait of Hormuz
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz were "something we are dealing with." And about 2,500 Marines were headed to the Middle East to bolster the war effort.

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The Iran war's looming economic threat: Higher food prices (MSNBC Int'l News)
Oil closes above $100 for second day as market shrugs off U.S. measures to reduce prices during Iran war (CNBC World News)

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 13, 2026
More Marines and Warships Being Sent to Middle East, U.S. Officials Say
Iran's response to days of aerial bombardment and long-range artillery strikes has proved more resilient than Trump administration officials anticipated.

CBC Top StoriesMar 13, 2026
As Trump pauses Russian shadow fleet sanctions, Carney says Canada holding firm
Three world leaders — two of them members of the G7 — stood united in opposition Friday to the Trump administration's decision to ease sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers.



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A 'little excursion' or 'war'? It's 'both,' Trump says: ANALYSIS (ABC News)
Cuba acknowledges secret meetings with U.S. as Trump dials up threats (Washington Post World News)

BBC Front PageMar 13, 2026
Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

CNBC World NewsMar 13, 2026
All six crew members killed in KC-135 refueling plane crash in Iraq, U.S. military says
The KC-135 is used to refuel other aircraft in mid-air. This is the fourth reported aircraft loss since the Iran war started.

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All 6 Crew Members Killed in U.S. Refueling Plane Crash in Iraq, Military Says (Int'l Herald Tribune)

ABC NewsMar 13, 2026
6 dead after KC-135 US refueling aircraft goes down in western Iraq
Six U.S. service members have been killed when their refueling aircraft "went down" in friendly airspace in western Iraq, according to U.S. Central Command.

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4 dead after US refueling aircraft goes down in western Iraq (ABC News)
4 confirmed dead after U.S. military aircraft goes down in Iraq (NPR Topics: News)

NPR Topics: NewsMar 13, 2026
Kennedy Center president departs - months before the art complex's scheduled closing
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump announced Friday afternoon that Richard Grenell is leaving the Kennedy Center. The arts complex is scheduled to close in July for renovations.

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Kennedy Center's President, Richard Grenell, Is Leaving After a Tumultuous Year (Int'l Herald Tribune)

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 13, 2026
Family Members of Michigan Synagogue Attacker Died in Airstrike in Lebanon
The man was identified as a U.S. citizen born in Lebanon, who lived and worked outside Detroit. The attack on Temple Israel left Jewish communities across America rattled.

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Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack lost family in Israeli strike on Lebanon: Mayor (ABC News)

NYT Middle EastMar 13, 2026
Israel Drops Leaflets on Beirut with Reminders of Gaza War
Leaflets dropped over the capital referenced Israel's "success in Gaza" and urged Lebanese citizens to disarm Hezbollah.

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Where Israeli Strikes Are Hitting Beirut (NYT Middle East)

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 13, 2026
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Demand for Student Race Data
A group of Democratic attorneys general had sued to overturn the Trump administration's new policy that demanded the past seven years of student application data.

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 13, 2026
Chemical Smell at Control Center Halts Traffic at Washington and Baltimore Airports
The ground stops, which also affected the airport serving Richmond, Va., were expected to last until at least 7 p.m., according the F.A.A., which said the smell had affected air traffic controllers.

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 13, 2026
Judge Quashes Justice Dept.'s Subpoenas of Fed, Crippling Its Pursuit of Trump's Rivals
Judge James E. Boasberg derided the U.S. attorney's office in Washington for pursuing a case against Jerome H. Powell that appeared to be motivated by President Trump's desire for vengeance.

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 13, 2026
Trump Softens Call for Protesters to Take Over Iran
President Trump said protesters risk getting shot "right through the head," a change in tone from his earlier comments that Iranians must seize the chance to take over their government.

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 13, 2026
Read Some of John F. Burns's Reporting From Around the World
In a 40-year career as an international correspondent for The New York Times, Mr. Burns had a talent for capturing the sweep of history in intricate detail.

BBC Front PageMar 13, 2026
Why 2026 was Cheltenham's year of the outsider
The average starting price of the 28 winners hit a 10-year high as 2026 marked a difficult year for punters at the Cheltenham Festival.

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Third horse dies at Cheltenham after Gold Cup race (BBC Front Page)

BBC Front PageMar 13, 2026
'I don't even think it was his message': Iranians on new supreme leader's first address
People in Iran are questioning who's really in charge after Mojtaba Khamenei's first address came via a presenter on state TV.

BBC Front PageMar 13, 2026
Planters demoralised as council mows down 30k bulbs
The city council is investigating after the bulbs were mowed over by staff days after being planted.

ABC NewsMar 13, 2026
WATCH: Iranian-American journalists on the sentiment inside Iran as war rages
Yeganeh Rezaian and Jason Rezaian discuss life in Iran and how they escaped an Iranian prison after being accused of being spies by the government. The Rezaians now reside in the U.S.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMar 13, 2026
Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime
A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.

NYTimes GlobalMar 13, 2026
U.S.-Made Launcher Fired Missiles From Bahrain Toward Iran, Video Shows
It is unclear from the video alone whether the U.S. or Bahraini military launched the missiles. Iran has frequently accused Persian Gulf countries of allowing their territory to be used as a launchpad for U.S. attacks.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMar 13, 2026
'Scotland's wild ride from false dawns and fatalism to tilt at history'
Scotland spent decades staring in the window as Ireland and Wales partied in the Six Nations. In Dublin on Saturday, they finally have a shot at glory.

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 13, 2026
Trump-Iran Timeline: Key Moments Leading Up to War
President Trump's aggressive stance toward Iran, during his first term and since returning to office last year, is key to understanding the conflict.

BBC Front PageMar 13, 2026
Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war
Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".

Washington Post World NewsMar 13, 2026
6 dead after U.S. Air Force refueler crashes in Iraq while supporting Iran war
The KC-135 tanker was involved in an apparent accident with another KC-135. The other aircraft landed safely, officials said.

BBC Front PageMar 13, 2026
Four crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
The US Central Command says rescue efforts continue after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMar 13, 2026
Pink Floyd guitar sold for record-breaking $14.6m
The guitar was used by David Gilmour on some of Pink Floyd's best-known albums, including Dark Side of the Moon.

NPR Topics: NewsMar 13, 2026
Judge blocks DOJ's criminal probe of Federal Reserve, blasting it as political
A federal judge has put the brakes on a criminal probe of the Federal Reserve, saying it was part of an improper campaign by the Trump administration to pressure the central bank into cutting interest rates.

CBC Top StoriesMar 13, 2026
Pink Floyd rocker David Gilmour's go-to guitar fetches record-setting $14.55M US at auction
The Black Strat, the go-to electric guitar David Gilmour used for decades on seminal Pink Floyd albums and as a solo artist, sold for $14.55 million US on Thursday, leapfrogging to a new record for most expensive guitar ever sold at auction.



BBC News Front Page | WorldMar 13, 2026
Harry Styles breaks his own sales record as new album hits number one
The star sells 183,000 albums as fans give a hearty embrace to Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally

BBC Front PageMar 13, 2026
Michigan synagogue attack was 'hate, plain and simple', says governor
The FBI says it is investigating the incident as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community", but a motive for the crime remains unclear.

BBC Front PageMar 13, 2026
As Iran regime change hopes fade, Netanyahu faces political test
Israeli leaders are framing the bombing campaign as having transformed the Middle East in their favour as pressure to end the conflict builds.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMar 13, 2026
Woman only found out she had terminal brain cancer after a suitcase fell on her head
Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 12, 2026
Carney Plans Military Expansion in Canada's Arctic, Following Trump Threats
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would build three bases in the region. The government also plans to improve infrastructure and airports in the north.

NYT Middle EastMar 12, 2026
New Iranian Leader Vows to Keep Global Oil Gateway Blocked
Oil prices surged on Thursday after ships came under attack in the Persian Gulf, and Iran's supreme leader vowed revenge for U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 12, 2026
Iran's New Leader Vows to Keep a Crucial Oil Gateway Blocked
Also, a Michigan synagogue was attacked. Here's the latest at the end of Thursday.
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