Trial Starts for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya Election Case

Trial Starts for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya Election Case

Jan 6, 2025

The former French president has faced several legal cases since leaving office, but accusations that he received money for his 2007 election from Libyan authorities have been particularly damaging.The former French president has faced several legal cases since leaving office, but accusations that

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In Haiti, Gang Massacres and Journalist Murders Expose the Country’s Fragility

In Haiti, Gang Massacres and Journalist Murders Expose the Country’s Fragility

Jan 6, 2025

In Haiti, gangs have killed hundreds of people and shot journalists at a news conference, exposing the country’s fragility and the government’s failures.In Haiti, gangs have killed hundreds of people and shot journalists at a news conference, exposing the country’s fragility and the

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Pope Names Robert McElroy, an Ally on Immigration, as Cardinal in Washington

Pope Names Robert McElroy, an Ally on Immigration, as Cardinal in Washington

Jan 6, 2025

The appointment of Robert W. McElroy is a signal of the pope’s priorities, two weeks before Donald J. Trump’s term begins.The appointment of Robert W. McElroy is a signal of the pope’s priorities, two weeks before Donald J. Trump’s term begins. 

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In Seoul, Blinken Affirms Alliance Amid Challenges to Democracies

In Seoul, Blinken Affirms Alliance Amid Challenges to Democracies

Jan 6, 2025

The U.S. secretary of state aimed to show that his country stood by South Korea as it grapples with a political crisis, and as Donald J. Trump returns to power.The U.S. secretary of state aimed to show that his country stood by South

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Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy

Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy

Jan 6, 2025

The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of dollars in international aid.The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of dollars in international aid. 

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In Reversal, Musk Trashes Farage, U.K.’s Anti-Immigrant Populist

In Reversal, Musk Trashes Farage, U.K.’s Anti-Immigrant Populist

Jan 5, 2025

Elon Musk, the billionaire backer of Donald J. Trump, had been promoting Nigel Farage. But on Sunday Mr. Musk said Mr. Farage “doesn’t have what it takes.”Elon Musk, the billionaire backer of Donald J. Trump, had been promoting Nigel Farage. But on Sunday

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Ukraine Attacks Kursk Region of Russia Anew

Ukraine Attacks Kursk Region of Russia Anew

Jan 5, 2025

Ukrainian forces’ assault was in the Russian region where they made a surprise incursion last summer.Ukrainian forces’ assault was in the Russian region where they made a surprise incursion last summer. 

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On the Run, a Hit Man Gives One Last Confession

On the Run, a Hit Man Gives One Last Confession

Jan 5, 2025

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

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Israel’s Military Pounds Gaza as Pressure Mounts for Cease-fire

Israel’s Military Pounds Gaza as Pressure Mounts for Cease-fire

Jan 5, 2025

Gaza’s health ministry said that 88 people had been killed over the past day. Israeli and Hamas officials have been holding indirect cease-fire talks via mediators in Qatar.Gaza’s health ministry said that 88 people had been killed over the past day. Israeli and

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Israel’s Military Pounds Gaza as Pressure Mounts for Cease-fire

Israel’s Military Pounds Gaza as Pressure Mounts for Cease-fire

Jan 5, 2025

Gaza’s health ministry said that 88 people had been killed over the past day. Israeli and Hamas officials have been holding indirect cease-fire talks via mediators in Qatar.Gaza’s health ministry said that 88 people had been killed over the past day. Israeli and

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