Short of Heat and Power, the Breakaway Region of Transnistria Struggles Without Russian Gas

Short of Heat and Power, the Breakaway Region of Transnistria Struggles Without Russian Gas

Jan 7, 2025

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

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U.S. Says Sudan’s R.S.F. Committed Genocide and Sanctions Its Leader

U.S. Says Sudan’s R.S.F. Committed Genocide and Sanctions Its Leader

Jan 7, 2025

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

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What Is the U.K. ‘Grooming Gang’ Scandal Seized On by Elon Musk?

What Is the U.K. ‘Grooming Gang’ Scandal Seized On by Elon Musk?

Jan 7, 2025

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

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At a Beloved Lebanese Market, the ‘Destruction Is Painful’

At a Beloved Lebanese Market, the ‘Destruction Is Painful’

Jan 7, 2025

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

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Syria’s New Rebel Government Orders Changes to School Curriculum, Worrying Some Syrians

Syria’s New Rebel Government Orders Changes to School Curriculum, Worrying Some Syrians

Jan 7, 2025

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

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7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China’s Tibet Region Near Nepal Border

7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China’s Tibet Region Near Nepal Border

Jan 7, 2025

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. 

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Justin Trudeau’s Trying to Save His Party. Is He Hurting Canada?

Justin Trudeau’s Trying to Save His Party. Is He Hurting Canada?

Jan 7, 2025

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

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For Many Returning Russian Veterans, a Long Road of Recovery Awaits

For Many Returning Russian Veterans, a Long Road of Recovery Awaits

Jan 7, 2025

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

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Thandiswa Mazwai Is the Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation

Thandiswa Mazwai Is the Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation

Jan 7, 2025

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

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Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable

Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable

Jan 7, 2025

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. 

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