Syria’s Top Rebel Offers Hint of Timetable for Potential Elections
Ahmed al-Shara, who led the rebel offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad, offered little clarity on what the electoral process might look like.Ahmed al-Shara, who led the rebel offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad, offered little clarity on what the electoral process might look like.
5 Babies Die From the Cold in Gaza as Temperatures Drop
A boy less than three weeks old was among the latest to succumb to winter weather, Gazan officials said. Families displaced by Israel’s attacks have little more than tents and tarps to protect them.A boy less than three weeks old was among the
Dominique Pelicot, Convicted in Mass Rape Trial in France, Will Not Appeal
Seventeen of the other 50 men convicted in the case — most for participating in rapes of Gisèle Pelicot, then Mr. Pelicot’s wife — have filed appeals, according to a lawyer.Seventeen of the other 50 men convicted in the case — most for
South Korean Plane Crash Questions Center on Four Fateful Minutes
The time between when the pilot reported a bird strike and when it crashed could be key to unraveling one of the world’s worst aviation disasters in years.The time between when the pilot reported a bird strike and when it crashed could be
For South Korean Families, a Grim Wait for Bodies After Plane Crash
Officials said it could take up to 10 days to prepare the dead for transport, with the uncertainty adding to the shock and grief of relatives packed into an airport hall.Officials said it could take up to 10 days to prepare the dead
Hydropower Was Ecuador’s Answer to Climate Change. Until the Drought Hit.
An extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up to 14 hours. Some fear this is the beginning of a larger global crisis.An extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up
Where Is Russia Finding New Soldiers? Wherever It Can.
From murder suspects to immigrants to a former Olympic gold medalist, Russia pressures those it thinks should fight in Ukraine.From murder suspects to immigrants to a former Olympic gold medalist, Russia pressures those it thinks should fight in Ukraine.
Lebanon’s Economy Reels From Israel-Hezbollah War
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah may be suspended, but the damage is immense. “We came out of this war with nothing,” one man said.The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah may be suspended, but the damage is immense. “We came out of this
Amid Anti-Western Drift, Georgia Inaugurates a Conservative President
Even though a figurehead, Mikheil Kavelashvili occupies a symbolic role as the country moves further from the West and toward Russia and China.Even though a figurehead, Mikheil Kavelashvili occupies a symbolic role as the country moves further from the West and toward Russia
Anger and Agony in South Korea After Jeju Air Passenger Jet Crashes, Killing 179
A Jeju Air passenger jet carrying 181 people from Bangkok sped off the runway and burst into flames. Two crew were rescued in what was the country’s worst air disaster in decades.A Jeju Air passenger jet carrying 181 people from Bangkok sped off
