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JERUSALEM (AP) — After an apparent election setback, Israel's prime minister says he will seek the formation of a new "Zionist" government that excludes Arab parties. Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a small crowd of supporters in Tel Aviv at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, more than five hours after voting ended. Initial exit polls placed challenger Benny Gantz's Blue and White party just ahead of Netanyahu's Likud, hurting Netanyahu's chances of remaining as prime minister.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli politician Avigdor Lieberman took the political gamble of his life when he spurned his mentor, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and forced an unprecedented repeat election. As results began rolling in from Tuesday's vote, it appeared to have paid off. With neither Netanyahu nor former military chief Benny Gantz forecast to secure a majority without his support, Lieberman has emerged as the election's true winner _ the one most likely to dictate the makeup of the next government.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Trump administration is trying to balance diplomacy with fresh talk of military action in response to the fiery missile and drone attack on the heart of Saudi Arabia's oil industry. The weekend strike was the most explosive consequence yet of the "maximum pressure" U.S. economic campaign against Iran. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is heading to Saudi Arabia to discuss possible responses to what U.S. officials believe was an attack coming from Iranian soil.
NEW YORK (AP) — A state health panel has approved an emergency ban on sales of flavored e-cigarettes in New York. The vote Tuesday by the state Public Health and Health Planning Council means the ban goes into effect immediately. The ban does not cover tobacco- or menthol-flavored e-cigarettes. Retailers will have two weeks to remove merchandise. Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed the emergency ban Sunday, citing safety concerns and surging use among young people. New York becomes the first state to enact the ban.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary Committee's first impeachment hearing against President Donald Trump has concluded on a combative note after six hours of testimony from Corey Lewandowski. Chairman Jerrold Nadler of New York gaveled the proceedings closed Tuesday evening after Republicans refused to offer up a staff member to question Trump's former campaign chairman.
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