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Yemen’s civil war returns and overwhelms hospitals with ‘a very dangerous situation’
Millions of people are affected by the fighting backed by two of the Middle East’s biggest powers as Iran-backed Houthis advance against government forces supported by Saudi Arabia. 
Ed Sheeran shows at Gillette Stadium are canceled due to weather
The shows at the New England Patriots’ stadium in Massachusetts, along with multiple other musical events, were canceled due to the looming nor’easter.
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Trump, Xi exchange praise at White House state dinner
The president and Xi Jinping held talks at the White House as China’s leader makes his first state visit in over a decade. 
Iran’s president says Tehran wants a deal with U.S. before midterm elections
In an exchange with news organizations, Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian also described meeting twice with the Islamic Republic’s new supreme leader, who hasn’t been seen in public.
Netanyahu defends Iran war, calls Gaza genocide accusations a lie in defiant U.N. address
Hundreds of diplomats walked out as the Israeli leader stepped up to the lectern. He responded by calling them “moral cowards.”
Graphic: Tracking ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz
Traffic through the strait has been at a near-standstill for weeks, sending prices of oil and other key goods soaring.
FOR SUBSCRIBERSAs Houthis ramp up attacks, Saudi Arabia projects calm but finds few allies
Eager to keep critical oil exports flowing, the Saudis are “being squeezed” on both sides of the Arabian Peninsula, one analyst said.
Macklemore announces Free Palestine Tour
The rapper announced three dates in Europe, saying on Instagram that “being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work anymore.” 
Yemen says it asked Trump for U.S. military support in fight against Houthis
A senior Yemeni official said the country is seeking help as the Iranian-backed rebels tighten their grip on its Red Sea coast.
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Media outlets and Trump administration face off in court on White House ban
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the U.S. today for his state visit with President Donald Trump. 
Son of Israel’s ambassador to U.S. critically injured in ramming attack in the occupied West Bank
According to the military and law enforcement, a Palestinian man rammed his car into a security checkpoint Wednesday afternoon.
