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[wawr] / wɔr /




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“A renewed and sustained war would almost certainly be a risk-off event,” said Mayfield — one that would keep investors away from stocks and other riskier investments.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 12, 2026

Oil, which was $67.02 a barrel on the eve of the war, peaked at $112.95 in April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 12, 2026

Despite being one of the Gulf nations targeted during the war, Qatar has spearheaded efforts to get diplomacy back on track.

From Barron's • Jul. 11, 2026

Under the Obama administration, an international coalition targeting the Libyan regime of Muammar Gaddafi during the country’s 2011 civil war struck his fleeing convoy, leading to his capture and killing by rebel fighters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2026

Willem might know more than I did about theology and war and politics—but when it came to romance!

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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