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☆ I've been married for three years and still haven't changed my last name. The longer I wait, the less I want to.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Ashley Archambault | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementWhen I married, changing my last name to my husband's felt like too much work. Three years later, I still haven't changed my name and realize I don't want to. AdvertisementI got increasingly annoyed at the idea of changing my nameMost people assumed I had changed my last name already. Related storiesWhile most women seemed not to question the tradition, others felt free to question my decision. Changing my name wouldn't represent my own values and, therefore, wouldn't yield the romantic result I've envisioned at times.

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☆ Israel's powerful air defense systems look increasingly vulnerable to attack
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"The Israeli Air Force does continue to rule the skies, but under the noses of the advanced fighter jets, a new air layer has been created." Above all, it strives to locate, endanger, and destroy key elements of the air defense system itself." "The degree of mobility, protection and hiding ability of the Israeli air defense system is inadequate. Unlike similar systems in the world, our air defense system was not built with synchronization as a critical goal." Meanwhile, the IDF's air defense corps switched its focus from anti-aircraft to missile defense.

Persons: Eran Ortal, Ran Kochav, Israel —, Ortal, Kochav, Ariel Schalit, Michael Peck Organizations: Sadat Center, Strategic Defense, Bar, Ilan University, Israeli Air Force, Air Force, Hezbollah, Arrow, AP, Israel's Air Force, IDF, Defense, Foreign Policy, Rutgers Univ, Twitter, LinkedIn Locations: Israel, Tel Aviv, Iran, Britain, Lebanon, Ukraine, Soviet, Kippur, Syrian, Forbes

☆ Up-and-coming companies race to develop drone defenses that militaries and multinational corporations may now need
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Lauren Frias | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Defense companies like MARSS and Dedrone sell systems designed to defeat drones. Attack drones are evolving so rapidly in the cauldrons of combat in the Middle East and Ukraine that militaries and even law enforcement agencies see a pressing need for defenses. Companies are rushing to meet these needs even as unmanned aerial vehicles continue to change rapidly to exploit vulnerabilities. AdvertisementOne company specializing in creating the battlefield awareness systems to spot and defeat drones is MARSS, a global defense technology company. DedroneVirginia-based drone company Dedrone by Axon has integrated artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions into its open-architecture counter-drone platforms.

Persons: we've, Jamey D, Jacob, Josh Harman, MARSS, Harman, UASWeekly, MARSS's Harman, Mary, Lou Smulders Organizations: Defense, Oklahoma State University's Unmanned Systems Research Institute, Business, MARSS, Red, US Army Combat Capabilities, Command, Red Sands, OSU Locations: East, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Saudi, Dedrone Virginia, Dedrone

☆ Trump is now threatening 100% tariffs on the BRICS group — which comprises 9 emerging market countries
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at the BRICS group of emerging market countries, threatening to impose 100% tariffs if they try to "move away" from the US dollar. "The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch is OVER," he wrote. AdvertisementDuring an October summit of the BRICS nations, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States of "weaponizing" the dollar. Trump pressed the three countries on the flow of drugs and illegal migrants coming into the United States. Trudeau's office said in a statement that the prime minister and Trump "shared a productive wide-ranging discussion."

Persons: Trump, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Justin Trudeau, Canada's, Trudeau, Trump's, Claudia Sheinbaum Organizations: Trump, Saturday, United, United Arab Emirates, U.S, International Trade, Associated Press Locations: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, United Arab, America, Russian, United States, Canada, Mexico, American, Lago, Florida, Mexican

☆ Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine U.S. dollar
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. At a summit of BRIC nations in October, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the U.S. of "weaponizing" the dollar and described it as a "big mistake." Trump said there is "no chance" BRIC will replace the U.S. dollar in global trade and any country that tries to make that happen "should wave goodbye to America." Research shows that the U.S. dollar's role as the primary global reserve currency is not threatened in the near future. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returned home Saturday after meeting Trump, without assurances the president-elect will back away from threatened tariffs on Canada.

Persons: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Putin, Trump, Claudia Sheinbaum, Justin Trudeau Organizations: U.S ., United, IMF, Trump, U.S, Research, An Atlantic Council, Canadian Locations: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Russian, Moscow, America, Mexico, Canada, United States

☆ Here's why Americans traveling to Europe may find bargains in 2025
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The currency most recently hit parity with the dollar in 2022, for the first time in two decades, before rebounding. watch nowNow, euro parity is "back on the cards," James Reilly, senior markets economist at Capital Economics, wrote in a research note Nov. 11. Tariffs, interest rates and a strong economyTariffs and trade policy are major factors influencing euro-USD currency dynamics, economists said. James Reilly senior markets economist at Capital EconomicsTariffs on Europe could reduce demand for its exports, causing Europe's economy to weaken and the euro to lose value, economists said. Interest-rate differentials also have a large influence on relative currency movements, economists said.

Persons: Oscar Wong, James Reilly, Reilly, it's, Trump, McKenna, Wells Organizations: U.S ., European Union, Capital Economics, ICE, CNBC, Travelers, U.S, U.S . Federal, European Central Bank, ECB, Treasury Locations: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, China, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Wells Fargo, U.S, Trump

☆ Trump picks real estate mogul Charles Kushner for ambassador to France
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Charles Kushner and Jared Kushner attend an event at Lord & Taylor on March 28, 2012 in New York City. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that he had picked his son-in-law Jared Kushner's father, real estate mogul Charles Kushner, to serve as U.S. ambassador to France. "He (Charles Kushner) is a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker, who will be a strong advocate representing our Country & its interests," Trump said in a post on Truth Social announcing the pick. This story is developing. Please check back for updates.

Persons: Charles Kushner, Jared Kushner, Taylor, Donald Trump, Jared Kushner's, Trump Organizations: Lord, New York City . U.S, Truth Social Locations: New York City ., France

☆ Lawmakers in Massachusetts are trying to eventually stop the sale of tobacco
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

In 2018, the state raised the legal age to buy tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes, to 21. Nearby Massachusetts towns, such as Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, and Winchester, followed Brookline's playbook and also placed generational bans on tobacco products. In the US, California is trying to ban the purchase of tobacco products by 2073. New Zealand was the first country to impose a generational ban, but the country repealed that ban this year. "This bill will not take away the right to purchase nicotine and tobacco products from anyone who is already legally able to do so," he said.

Persons: wouldn't, Democratic Sen, Jason Lewis, Lewis, —, Brookline's playbook Organizations: Associated Press, Big Tobacco, Democratic, Centers for Disease Control Locations: Massachusetts, Brookline , Massachusetts, Boston, Nearby Massachusetts, Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winchester, California, New Zealand

☆ 'Harry Potter' star Rupert Grint hit with $2.3 million tax bill after losing legal battle
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementRupert Grint has been ordered to pay £1.8 million (around $2.3 million) in taxes by the UK government. An appeal brought forward by the "Harry Potter" star's lawyers was dismissed by a tribunal judge. "Harry Potter" star Rupert Grint has been hit with a £1.8 million (around $2.3 million) tax bill after losing a legal battle related to his earnings in the 2011 to 2012 tax year, according to multiple British outlets. Following an investigation, Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the eight-film "Harry Potter" franchise, was told in 2019 that he needed to pay an extra £1.8 million in taxes. AdvertisementDaniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1."

Persons: Rupert Grint, Harry Potter, Grint, Ron Weasley, Mr Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson Organizations: Customs, UK Government, Warner Bros, Radio Times

☆ I drove the Xiaomi SU7 that Ford's CEO raved about. An EV from a smartphone maker simply shouldn't drive this well.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Mark Andrews | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The car in question is perhaps the year's biggest sensation in China's EV market: the Xiaomi SU7. It's the latest to enter the hypercompetitive Chinese EV market, in which the only Western company doing well these days is Tesla. AdvertisementThe Xiaomi SU7 has plenty of storage spots. From my limited test drive, I can see the appeal very well: it's a supercar at everyday prices. My test car came in at a bargain $41,500 equivalent in renminbi, and the range starts at an even more affordable $29,900.

Persons: Xiaomi, Ford's, Jim Farley, he'd, there's, Mark Andrews, Max Organizations: Ford, EV, Huawei Locations: Asia, renminbi, Paris, China

☆ Longtime Tesla investor Ross Gerber on why Musk's ties to Trump might not boost the EV maker
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementTesla investor Ross Gerber doesn't think Elon Musk's ties to Donald Trump will benefit the EV maker. Gerber says Tesla stock should be trading around $200, about 40% lower than current levels. Ross Gerber, a Tesla bull and the president of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, thinks the electric vehicle maker faces big challenges ahead, even as optimism about Musk's ties to Trump has excited investors and sparked a sharp rally in Tesla stock since the election. Related VideoTraders are hopeful that Musk's close ties to the president-elect — which ultimately landed the Tesla CEO a new government role — could sway important policy decisions in favor of Tesla. Skeptical of the techGerber believes Tesla's technology has plateaued in recent years, and Musk's ties to Washington won't help that.

Persons: Ross Gerber, Elon Musk's, Donald Trump, Tesla, Gerber, Elon Musk, —, Dan Ives, he's, Elon, hasn't, Uber, EVs, it's Organizations: Elon, Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, Trump, Tesla, Wedbush Securities, Washington, Department of Government, Business Locations: Tesla, Mar, United States, bullishness

☆ Putin gives more details on Russia's 'Oreshnik' hypersonic missile, saying its destructive elements reach over 7,000 degrees Fahrenheit
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementRussian President Vladimir Putin has provided more details on the "Oreshnik" missile. The hypersonic ballistic missile was first used by Russia in Ukraine in November. Russian President Vladimir Putin shared more details on Russia's "Oreshnik" missile during a state visit to Kazakhstan. Russia first used the Oreshnik missile in Ukraine last week, striking a munitions factory in Dnipro. AdvertisementThe UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) said on Friday that the Oreshnik was likely a variant of the Rubezh RS-26 ballistic missile — a solid-fueled, road-mobile ballistic missile.

Persons: Vladimir Putin, Putin, Mick Ryan Organizations: Ministry of Defence, Strategic, International Studies, Missile Defense Project, UK, Former Australian Army, Washington Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Dnipro, Europe

☆ How GE Vernova plans to deploy small nuclear reactors across the developed world
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

GE Vernova is aiming to deploy small nuclear reactors across the developed world over the next decade, staking out a leadership position in a budding technology that could play a central role in meeting surging electricity demand and reducing carbon dioxide emissions. GE Vernova is the spinoff of General Electric's former energy business. The U.S. government wants to triple nuclear power by 2050 to shore up an electric grid that is under growing pressure from surging power demand. GE Vernova is targeting more than $2 billion in annual revenue from its small reactor business by the mid-2030s. GE Vernova won the first commercial contract in North America to deploy a small modular reactor for Ontario Power in January 2023.

Persons: Nicole Holmes, Holmes, Kenneth Parks, GE Vernova Organizations: GE, GE Hitachi, GE Vernova, New York Stock Exchange, CNBC, GE Vernova's SMR, U.S, Bank of America, America, Ontario Power, Tennessee Valley Authority, Energy, Toronto . Ontario Power Locations: Cambridge, U.S, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Poland, North America, Darlington, Lake Ontario, Toronto

☆ Gautam Adani breaks his silence on U.S bribery indictment
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani speaks during an inauguration ceremony after the Adani Group completed the purchase of Haifa Port earlier in January 2023, in Haifa port, Israel January 31, 2023. Adani Group founder Gautam Adani responded for the first time on Saturday to allegations by U.S. authorities that he was part of a $265 million bribery scheme, saying that his ports-to-power conglomerate was committed to world class regulatory compliance. The indictment is the second major crisis to hit Adani in just two years, sending shockwaves across India and beyond. Adani Group has denied the allegations, describing them as "baseless" and vowing to seek "all possible legal recourse." "What I can tell you is that every attack makes us stronger and every obstacle becomes a stepping stone for a more resilient Adani Group," Adani said in the northern Indian city of Jaipur.

Persons: Gautam Adani, France's TotalEnergies, Adani, Sagar Adani Organizations: Adani Group, Haifa Port, Adani, Energy, fundraisings Locations: Haifa, Israel, India, U.S, Indian, Jaipur

☆ Record amount of buy now, pay later purchases expected on Cyber Monday, with many coming from shoppers' phones
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

More shoppers are using buy now, pay later, with $993 million in sales using the method expected Cyber Monday. This year, more shoppers than ever are using buy now, pay later options that let buyers pay for purchases in installments — and more often than not from their cell phones. And come Cyber Monday, Adobe forecasts a record-breaking single day of buy now, pay later spending — $993 million. AdvertisementBuy now, pay later is available in many online stores via partnerships with companies like Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna. A recent Harvard Business Review report found that buy now, pay later consumers spent an average of 10% more per purchase than they did without the option.

Persons: Vivek Pandya, BNPL Organizations: Adobe, Adobe Digital, Harvard Business

☆ The simple 4-part filter that a legacy fund has used to beat the S&P 500 for over 2 decades
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Those who threw in the towel might be licking their wounds as growth stocks continue to outperform value dramatically. Instead, it builds a simple filter based on backtested factors dating decades to determine the key variables that have worked over time, says Ryan Kelley, CIO of the fund. For the Hennessy Cornerstone Mid Cap 30 Fund, that filter has been boiled down to a four-step process used for 21 years. "We absolutely just let the numbers dictate what we own, and it takes some discipline and it takes some trust in the process," Kelley said. By the time the filter process is complete, thousands of US stocks have been filtered down to about 125 to 150, which is still too much.

Persons: Hennessy, Ryan Kelley, Russell Midcap, Kelley, we've, You'll, it's Organizations: Funds, Hennessy, 30

☆ A TikTok staffer shares 10 tips for getting more views and money on the platform
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementTikTok recently hosted an invite-only creator summit in LA where it shared tips and best practices. Instead, the platform is running business as usual for creators, and sharing tips and advice on how to make better content. Related Video TikTok could be banned in US after House voteThe conference's presentations left out any mention of the divest-or-ban bill, which could see TikTok removed from US app stores as early as January 19. TikTok also said that, in general, "high-quality content" is a key to getting more views and making more money from the platform. AdvertisementSamuels shared in a presentation 10 tips for creating better content and mastering storytelling:

Persons: TikTok, Norissa Samuels, Samuels, zeroed Organizations: Employees Locations: LA, Los Angeles

☆ Zelensky wants to ‘work directly’ with Trump on ending Ukraine’s war with Russia
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he wants to work “directly” with US President-elect Donald Trump and is open to his ideas, highlighting Kyiv’s eagerness to keep its most important ally onside as Russia intensifies its attacks. I want to work with him directly,” Zelensky said in an interview with Sky News released Friday, adding that he did not want people around Trump to “destroy” their communication. According to the US Department of State, the government has contributed $64.1 billion to Ukraine’s war effort since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. Prior to winning the election, Trump repeatedly claimed that the Russia-Ukraine war would not have started if he had been president. He admitted that he was afraid Ukraine might lose the war, and particularly the independence of its people.

Persons: Volodymyr Zelensky, “, Donald Trump, ” Zelensky, ”, Zelensky, Andriy Yermak, Ukraine Keith Kellogg, Kellogg, Vladimir Putin, Trump, Putin, Maria Kostenko Organizations: CNN, Trump, Sky News, US Department of State, NATO Locations: Russia, Trump, United States, Ukraine, Kyiv, New York, Moscow

☆ My husband and I have two incomes and no kids, so I've opened college savings accounts for my nephew and nieces
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Candace Nelson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementSince I don't have children, I opened college savings accounts for my two nieces and one nephew. It's a college savings account, but I won't force them into college; they can do what they want. Their parents don't also need to spend their Saturday teaching a kid how to hold a tennis racket. To further support their parents, I opened college savings accounts eight years ago for my nieces and nephew. But I want them to progress toward that degree because auntie's money won't last forever.

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☆ Is a phone for your kid on the holiday shopping list? Read this first
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

This holiday season, many families may be considering giving their children their first device with direct access to the internet and social media. Some experts have advocated delaying access to social media and smart devices for as long as possible. “Parents have an incredible opportunity to be influential in their children’s use of social media,” Everett said. “Parents are very busy these days, and unfortunately, they’ve been given the task of being the guardians of screen time and social media as well. “Parents have tremendous opportunity to be role models for their children and how they use social media and when they put down social media,” Everett said.

Persons: Anita Everett, Jonathan Haidt, you’ve, “ It’s, ”, Phyllis Fagell, ” “ You’re, you’re, “, ” Everett, Hansa Bhargava, ” Bhargava, pediatricians, Bhargava, Everett, Fagell, they’re, ” Fagell, “ I’ve, “ They’re, they’ve, “ Don’t Organizations: CNN, Center for Mental Health Services, Mental Health Services Administration, “, Times, Children’s Healthcare Locations: Atlanta

☆ Mikaela Shiffrin closes in on ‘wonderful’ 100th World Cup win
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Mikaela Shiffrin has already enjoyed a record-breaking career, but the US ski star now stands just one win away from claiming her 100th World Cup race victory. “It’s not impossible, but so many things have to go right,” Shiffrin said after winning her 99th World Cup race in Austria last week. Shiffrin celebrates on the podium after winning the women's slalom race on November 23. Johann Groder/APA/EXPA/AFP/Getty ImagesMaking historyBecoming the first alpine skier to reach a century of World Cup wins would be the perfect way to end a year which started in difficult circumstances for Shiffrin. The American star is already the most successful alpine skier of all-time.

Persons: Mikaela Shiffrin, “ It’s, ” Shiffrin, “, Shiffrin, Johann Groder, ”, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, Kilde, Gabriele Facciotti, – Shiffrin, I’ll Organizations: CNN, NBC Sports, World, CNN Sport, Reuters Locations: Vermont, Austria, AFP, Italy, Norwegian, Switzerland

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☆ Travel news: The world’s most lovable cities for 2025
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. CNN —In travel news this week, Disney’s newest cruise ship, ideas for Christmas cheer, plus the top-tier cities most loved around the world. London wows for 2025The 2025 World’s Best Cities report, compiled by marketing consultancy Resonance in collaboration with market research company Ipsos, ranks cities on what it defines as their livability, lovability and prosperity, all totting up to an overall score. The top 10 “most lovable” is a who’s who of must-visit metropolises, six of which are in Western Europe. Disney’s newest cruise shipVideo Ad Feedback We got an inside look at Disney's newest cruise ship 02:39 - Source: CNNDisney says it takes about five years and thousands of people to build a ship like Disney Treasure, the newest offering in its cruise line.

Organizations: CNN, London wows, London, United Airlines, British Airways, American Airlines and United, CNN Disney, Disney, LAX, puma Locations: London, Western Europe, lovability, Paris, New York, Tokyo, Rome, Barcelona, Spain, Madrid, Dubai, Berlin, there’s Singapore, Greenland, Nuuk, Newark , New Jersey, Britain, North Korea

☆ Five Things to Know About Kash Patel, Trump’s Pick to Lead the F.B.I.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Elizabeth Williamson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Kash Patel, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice as director of the F.B.I., does not have the typical background for that position. A former federal prosecutor and public defender, he has little management or law enforcement experience. Mr. Trump said in his social media post announcing his choice for the F.B.I. Mr. Patel spent about three years as a terrorism prosecutor at the Justice Department. In fact, Mr. Patel was a junior Justice Department staff member at the time, and he was not part of the trial team.

Persons: Kash Patel, Donald J, Patel’s, Trump, Patel, ”, “, Michael Caruso, Patel shied Organizations: Mr, New York Times, Justice Department, Southern, Southern District of Locations: Florida, Southern District, Southern District of Florida, Benghazi, Libya

☆ Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire Rests on a Wobbly Linchpin: Lebanon’s Army
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Jack Nicas | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The fragile peace between Israel and Hezbollah largely hangs on 10,000 soldiers in the Lebanese Army. United Nations peacekeeping forces will sometimes accompany the Lebanese soldiers in a supporting role. The Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire that ended the 2006 Lebanon War, known as Resolution 1701, also called on the Lebanese Army to keep Hezbollah away from the border, with U.N. peacekeepers assisting. Yet despite those past failures, the international community is once again banking on the Lebanese Army. In recent months, the United States and other nations revived an effort to train, equip and fund Lebanese forces.

Organizations: Lebanese Army, Hezbollah, United Nations, U.N Locations: Israel, Lebanese, Lebanon, Lebanon’s, United States

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