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"Ceasefire in Lebanon and Israel" and "Foreign surveillance program." Views expressed in this World and US news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 17 April 2026, 1126 UTC. Content and Source:  "AP Morning Wire."  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQgLPSDPWQSshCPpMdnXdcgGQzh URL--https://apnews.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). View in Browser Protecting press freedom isn’t free.  Help support the independent journalism of the Associated Press. DONATE TODAY By Nadja Lovadinov April 17, 2026   In the news today: A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon and Israel halts fighting between Israel and Hezbollah; a messy GOP battle over a foreign surveillance program; and problems with ICE’s recent hiring spree. Also, AP’s tips on how to stay safe and healthy during festival season.   Displaced residents ce...

"Iran keeps up pressure on the Middle East." Views expressed in this World and U.S. news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 10 March 2026, 1621 UTC. Content and Source"  "AP Morning Wire." https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQfCMqczQTnXKHKNMjTJsVjQvCT URL--https://apnews.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com).   View in Browser Policy changes, but facts endure . AP delivers accurate, fact-based journalism to keep the world informed in every administration. Support independent reporting today.  Donate. By Siddharth Karthikeyan March 10, 2026   In the news today: Iran launches new attacks at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as Trump sends contradictory messages about how long the war could last; how the conflict and resulting oil price spike are affecting consumers; and the FBI obtains 2020 election reco...