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Israel faces fresh poll as Netanyahu fails to form government

Israeli lawmakers voted to dissolve parliament on Thursday, paving the way for a new election after veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a coalition government before a midnight deadline. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2YX7mHy

UK finance minister cautions PM candidates over no-deal Brexit and spending

Britain's finance minister on Thursday warned those in his party vying for Prime Minister Theresa May's job that a no-deal Brexit would threaten the United Kingdom's cohesion and that they should tone down irresponsible spending pledges. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2MioZAa

Britain's Hammond says election may not solve the Brexit deadlock

A national election may not resolve Britain's Brexit impasse, finance minister Philip Hammond said on Thursday, adding that he wanted parliament to be able to resolve the issue itself under a successor to Prime Minister Theresa May. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2HIWdUW

Saudi Arabia gathers Arab leaders over attacks on oil assets

Arab leaders gather in Saudi Arabia on Thursday for emergency summits that Riyadh hopes will deliver a strong message to Iran that regional powers will defend their interests against any threat following attacks on Gulf oil assets this month. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Kf9INU