Trial Starts for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya Election Case
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
In Haiti, Gang Massacres and Journalist Murders Expose the Country’s Fragility
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
Pope Names Robert McElroy, an Ally on Immigration, as Cardinal in Washington
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.
In Seoul, Blinken Affirms Alliance Amid Challenges to Democracies
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
Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy
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.
In Reversal, Musk Trashes Farage, U.K.’s Anti-Immigrant Populist
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
Ukraine Attacks Kursk Region of Russia Anew
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.
On the Run, a Hit Man Gives One Last Confession
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
Israel’s Military Pounds Gaza as Pressure Mounts for Cease-fire
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
Israel’s Military Pounds Gaza as Pressure Mounts for Cease-fire
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
