With South Korea in Crisis, Eight Justices Will Decide President’s Fate

With South Korea in Crisis, Eight Justices Will Decide President’s Fate

Jan 13, 2025

The Constitutional Court, an arbiter in a polarized nation, is about to consider whether Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment for declaring martial law was justified.The Constitutional Court, an arbiter in a polarized nation, is about to consider whether Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment for declaring

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Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities

Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities

Jan 12, 2025

Despite assurances from the rebels-turned-leaders, members of some religious groups worry what life will be like for them in a post-Assad Syria.Despite assurances from the rebels-turned-leaders, members of some religious groups worry what life will be like for them in a post-Assad Syria. 

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Israeli Security Chiefs Join Critical Talks for a Cease-Fire in Gaza

Israeli Security Chiefs Join Critical Talks for a Cease-Fire in Gaza

Jan 12, 2025

Pressure is on to reach a deal that would see Hamas release at least some hostages before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.Pressure is on to reach a deal that would see Hamas release at least some hostages before President-elect Donald J. Trump

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Italian Justice Ministry Moves to Release Iranian Man Sought by the U.S.

Italian Justice Ministry Moves to Release Iranian Man Sought by the U.S.

Jan 12, 2025

The request to revoke the man’s arrest came only days after Iran released an Italian journalist being held in Tehran.The request to revoke the man’s arrest came only days after Iran released an Italian journalist being held in Tehran. 

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Syria Faces Big Challenge in Seeking Justice for Assad Regime Crimes

Syria Faces Big Challenge in Seeking Justice for Assad Regime Crimes

Jan 12, 2025

The rebel alliance that took power has vowed to prosecute senior figures from the ousted government, but accountability will be hard to achieve in a vulnerable, divided and battered country.The rebel alliance that took power has vowed to prosecute senior figures from the

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Brazil’s Mafia-Run Animal Lottery Was Invincible. Online Games Changed That.

Brazil’s Mafia-Run Animal Lottery Was Invincible. Online Games Changed That.

Jan 12, 2025

Digital gambling could spell the end for a lottery run by criminal gangs that has been a fixture of Brazilian life for decades.Digital gambling could spell the end for a lottery run by criminal gangs that has been a fixture of Brazilian life

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This Part of Mozambique Was Like Paradise. Now It’s a Terrorist Hotbed.

This Part of Mozambique Was Like Paradise. Now It’s a Terrorist Hotbed.

Jan 12, 2025

Islamic State militants have rampaged across the northern Cabo Delgado Province for more than seven years. The government says the situation has stabilized. Residents tell a different story.Islamic State militants have rampaged across the northern Cabo Delgado Province for more than seven years.

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A French Cathedral Turned to Hams to Restore Its Organ

A French Cathedral Turned to Hams to Restore Its Organ

Jan 12, 2025

A dispute over a project to cure hams in a bell tower underscored the difficulties that churches in France face trying to pay for restorations.A dispute over a project to cure hams in a bell tower underscored the difficulties that churches in France

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Sudan’s Military Recaptures Key City From Paramilitary Accused of Genocide

Sudan’s Military Recaptures Key City From Paramilitary Accused of Genocide

Jan 11, 2025

Celebrations erupted in military-controlled areas, stoking hopes the victory might be a turning point in Sudan’s ruinous civil war.Celebrations erupted in military-controlled areas, stoking hopes the victory might be a turning point in Sudan’s ruinous civil war. 

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Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader

Jan 11, 2025

The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the new government of Syria.The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the

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