Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:

Israeli Official Describes Secret Government Bid to Cement Control of West Bank

Israeli judges have long ruled that Israel’s control of the territory is a temporary military occupation and complies with international law. A powerful minister’s recent speech, caught on tape, suggested the government is trying to change that.

As Ukraine Expands Military Draft, Some Men Go Into Hiding

Fearful that conscription is a one-way ticket to bloody trench warfare, the men spend their days holed up at home to avoid draft officers who roam the streets.

In Iran Election, a New Target for Conservatives: the Government

A special presidential election campaign is featuring blistering attacks on the status quo by conservatives and the lone reformer alike.

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