Short of Heat and Power, the Breakaway Region of Transnistria Struggles Without Russian Gas
An energy crisis in Transnistria, a pro-Russian territory between Moldova and Ukraine, erupted on Jan. 1 when Moscow stopped supplying natural gas through a pipeline running across Ukraine.An energy crisis in Transnistria, a pro-Russian territory between Moldova and Ukraine, erupted on Jan. 1
U.S. Says Sudan’s R.S.F. Committed Genocide and Sanctions Its Leader
A force fighting Sudan’s army in a brutal civil war committed massacres and rape that amount to genocide, the Secretary of State said. The United States sanctioned its leader and financial network.A force fighting Sudan’s army in a brutal civil war committed massacres
What Is the U.K. ‘Grooming Gang’ Scandal Seized On by Elon Musk?
The billionaire tech mogul has been posting on his social media platform about a decade-old child sex abuse scandal in Britain. Here’s what to know.The billionaire tech mogul has been posting on his social media platform about a decade-old child sex abuse scandal
At a Beloved Lebanese Market, the ‘Destruction Is Painful’
Israeli raids pummeled the historic souk in the city of Nabatieh, in southern Lebanon. Residents and shop owners are only beginning to come to terms with the damage.Israeli raids pummeled the historic souk in the city of Nabatieh, in southern Lebanon. Residents and
Syria’s New Rebel Government Orders Changes to School Curriculum, Worrying Some Syrians
Syria’s new government has swiftly ordered changes to school curriculums. Some Syrians say the move is a worrying sign of how the former rebels plan to govern a diverse country.Syria’s new government has swiftly ordered changes to school curriculums. Some Syrians say the
7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China’s Tibet Region Near Nepal Border
Chinese state media said at least 93 people had died in the 7.1-magnitude quake, which was felt in neighboring Nepal.Chinese state media said at least 93 people had died in the 7.1-magnitude quake, which was felt in neighboring Nepal.
Justin Trudeau’s Trying to Save His Party. Is He Hurting Canada?
By suspending Parliament and promising to resign, the prime minister bought the Liberals time. But Canada will now face Donald J. Trump with a lame duck in charge.By suspending Parliament and promising to resign, the prime minister bought the Liberals time. But Canada
For Many Returning Russian Veterans, a Long Road of Recovery Awaits
A large number of soldiers return as amputees, and many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Once home, they face stigma and a grueling course of rehabilitation.A large number of soldiers return as amputees, and many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Once home, they
Thandiswa Mazwai Is the Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation
Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My calling is to sing the people’s joy, to sing the people’s sadness.”Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since
Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable
The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage.The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage.