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The World in Brief from The Economist
IDF chief of staff says Israel will respond; China’s GDP beats forecasts, and more
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The head of Israel’s army said Iran’s attack on Israel would be “met with a response”. Also, China’s GDP grew by 5.3% in the first quarter compared with a year earlier, beating expectations.
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