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At least 5 dead in Tel Aviv shooting

At least 5 dead in Tel Aviv shooting

At least five people were killed by gunmen in the central city of Beni Brak, east of Tel Aviv, on Tuesday. The cause of the incident was not clear. It came two days after a gunman opened fire in the city of Hadera that killed two police officers, and a week later a stabbing in the southern city of Beersheba killed four. Concerns have been raised that the attack could lead to further violence. Police said shots were fired at two locations on Tuesday, apparently by a gunman on a motorcycle. The militant Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for…
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World’s most expensive place to live in

World’s most expensive place to live in

Israeli city Tel Aviv has emerged as the world's most expensive place to live in. The latest ranking was compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The Worldwide Cost of Living Index is compiled by comparing prices in US dollars for goods and services in 173 cities. Tel Aviv climbed five steps up to score a top place for the first time.  There have been many reasons how the middle eastern city climbed the rankings. One of the major reasons is the strengthening of the national currency, the shekel, against the dollar, as well increases in prices for transport and…
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