Author: Ethan Reynolds

Residents of Syria’s capital are picnicking on a once-forbidden mountaintop and trading openly in dollars and imported Nescafe. They say the city seems theirs again.Residents of Syria’s capital are picnicking on a once-forbidden mountaintop and trading openly in dollars and imported Nescafe. They

Edgar Matobato says he killed again and again for former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Now he’s trying to stay alive to testify.Edgar Matobato says he killed again and again for former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Now he’s trying to

Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister, joins just a handful of other world leaders who have been to the president-elect’s Florida estate since his victory.Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister, joins just a handful of other world leaders who have been to the

A government push to modernize taxi services comes up against the habits of drivers known for driving fast and accepting only cash.A government push to modernize taxi services comes up against the habits of drivers known for driving fast and accepting only cash. 

Chile’s president traveled to the South Pole, the first visit of any sitting Latin American president, according to his office.Chile’s president traveled to the South Pole, the first visit of any sitting Latin American president, according to his office. 

Tensions are high on Syria’s border with Lebanon. The ouster of President Bashar al-Assad led to worry that violence could spill over into neighboring countries.Tensions are high on Syria’s border with Lebanon. The ouster of President Bashar al-Assad led to worry that violence

Liri Albag, 19, is one of about 100 hostages believed to remain held in the enclave nearly 15 months after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel.Liri Albag, 19, is one of about 100 hostages believed to remain held in the enclave nearly 15 months

Russia and other hostile states have become increasingly brazen in adopting “gray zone” attacks against Europe and the United States, leaving defense officials with a dilemma: How to respond?Russia and other hostile states have become increasingly brazen in adopting “gray zone” attacks against

Born in 1908, she raised four children, ran a family textile factory during World War II, and remained an avid hiker into her 80s.Born in 1908, she raised four children, ran a family textile factory during World War II, and remained an avid

Tens of thousands of people have vanished in northern Mexico, many because of cartel violence. An unlikely partnership offers families a form of closure.Tens of thousands of people have vanished in northern Mexico, many because of cartel violence. An unlikely partnership offers families