He Didn’t Know His Father Was on Doomed South Korean Flight Until It Crashed

He Didn’t Know His Father Was on Doomed South Korean Flight Until It Crashed

Dec 31, 2024

Oh Jaejin’s father, 64, had not told Mr. Oh he was flying, because he didn’t want his son to worry. They had been looking forward to his becoming a grandfather.Oh Jaejin’s father, 64, had not told Mr. Oh he was flying, because he

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Under a Highway in Rio, a Dance Style Charms a New Generation

Dec 31, 2024

On Rio de Janeiro’s fringes, partygoers have been dancing “charme” to the sounds of R&B for decades. Now, a new crop of dancers is reviving — and transforming — the scene.On Rio de Janeiro’s fringes, partygoers have been dancing “charme” to the sounds

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On E-Scooters and ATVs, Russian Forces Swarm Ukrainian Positions in the East

On E-Scooters and ATVs, Russian Forces Swarm Ukrainian Positions in the East

Dec 31, 2024

Stepped up attacks by Russia are heightening longstanding concerns over how Ukraine manages its military and countering assumptions that Moscow’s offensive would slow, soldiers and military analysts say.Stepped up attacks by Russia are heightening longstanding concerns over how Ukraine manages its military and

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South Korea Clears Way to Detain President in Martial Law Inquiry

South Korea Clears Way to Detain President in Martial Law Inquiry

Dec 31, 2024

The police are investigating whether President Yoon Suk Yeol tried to lead an insurrection when he declared martial law and plunged the country into crisis.The police are investigating whether President Yoon Suk Yeol tried to lead an insurrection when he declared martial law

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The Man Who Showed the World South Korea’s Deadly Plane Crash

Dec 31, 2024

A restaurant owner described witnessing the Jeju Air plane crash and recording videos as it happened. “Every time I closed my eyes, I kept seeing afterimages of the blast.”A restaurant owner described witnessing the Jeju Air plane crash and recording videos as it

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Syrian Refugees in Germany Are Glad They Can Visit Home. But Just Visit.

Syrian Refugees in Germany Are Glad They Can Visit Home. But Just Visit.

Dec 31, 2024

The more than one million Syrians who fled to Germany have celebrated the end of war in their homeland, but some fear it could mean losing their refugee status.The more than one million Syrians who fled to Germany have celebrated the end of

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Myanmar’s War Has Made It the Global Crime Capital

Myanmar’s War Has Made It the Global Crime Capital

Dec 31, 2024

The chaotic country is now a magnet for criminal syndicates, particularly from China, destabilizing law enforcement across much of Asia.The chaotic country is now a magnet for criminal syndicates, particularly from China, destabilizing law enforcement across much of Asia. 

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Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency Over Rising Crime

Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency Over Rising Crime

Dec 30, 2024

To curb gang killings and a rise in homicides, the measure empowers the military to make arrests and allows the authorities to enter suspects’ homes without warrants and deny them bail.To curb gang killings and a rise in homicides, the measure empowers the

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Israel and Hamas Each Claim Wins in Fierce Fighting in Northern Gaza

Israel and Hamas Each Claim Wins in Fierce Fighting in Northern Gaza

Dec 30, 2024

As the renewed clashes in the north of the enclave neared the three-month mark, there was no sign of them abating.As the renewed clashes in the north of the enclave neared the three-month mark, there was no sign of them abating. 

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Russia and Ukraine Swap More Than 300 Prisoners Ahead of U.S. Transition

Russia and Ukraine Swap More Than 300 Prisoners Ahead of U.S. Transition

Dec 30, 2024

Exchanges have taken place before, but this deal, involving big numbers on both sides, comes as Trump prepares to take over in Washington, potentially endangering American aid to Kyiv.Exchanges have taken place before, but this deal, involving big numbers on both sides, comes

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