In France, Drug Traffic Spreads to Small Towns

In France, Drug Traffic Spreads to Small Towns

Jan 4, 2025

Even quaint corners of the country are seeing a rise in drug violence and crime. Just ask the mayor of Morlaix, which has a population of about 15,000.Even quaint corners of the country are seeing a rise in drug violence and crime. Just

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Honduran Leader Threatens to Push U.S. Military Out of Base if Trump Orders Mass Deportations

Honduran Leader Threatens to Push U.S. Military Out of Base if Trump Orders Mass Deportations

Jan 4, 2025

In pushing back against President-elect Donald J. Trump’s plan, President Xiomara Castro threatened that a base hosting U.S. troops could “lose all reason to exist in Honduras.”In pushing back against President-elect Donald J. Trump’s plan, President Xiomara Castro threatened that a base hosting

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European Ministers Visit Syria to Strengthen Ties With New Government

European Ministers Visit Syria to Strengthen Ties With New Government

Jan 3, 2025

Top diplomats from Germany and France went to Damascus on behalf of the European Union. It’s the first such trip in years, part of a flurry of Western outreach.Top diplomats from Germany and France went to Damascus on behalf of the European Union.

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Elon Musk Trolls Britain and Defends Tommy Robinson in Flurry of Social Media Posts

Elon Musk Trolls Britain and Defends Tommy Robinson in Flurry of Social Media Posts

Jan 3, 2025

In a barrage of posts rife with misinformation, he revived questions about a child sex abuse scandal, vilified the prime minister and defended a jailed far-right agitator.In a barrage of posts rife with misinformation, he revived questions about a child sex abuse scandal,

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Dinosaur Footprints Found in England by Quarry Workers

Dinosaur Footprints Found in England by Quarry Workers

Jan 3, 2025

The prints were made by both long-necked sauropods and a predator, megalosaurus, and were found in one of the largest discoveries in decades.The prints were made by both long-necked sauropods and a predator, megalosaurus, and were found in one of the largest discoveries

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South Korea’s Dueling Protests

South Korea’s Dueling Protests

Jan 3, 2025

A standoff between the impeached president’s security team and officials seeking to detain him was echoed on the streets outside the presidential residence.A standoff between the impeached president’s security team and officials seeking to detain him was echoed on the streets outside the

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Impeached President Faces Down Detention Bid, Stoking South Korea’s Crisis

Impeached President Faces Down Detention Bid, Stoking South Korea’s Crisis

Jan 3, 2025

Blocked by bodyguards in an hourslong standoff, officials retreated without serving a court warrant to hold President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning on insurrection charges.Blocked by bodyguards in an hourslong standoff, officials retreated without serving a court warrant to hold President Yoon Suk

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More Than 300 People Flee Building Fire in South Korea

More Than 300 People Flee Building Fire in South Korea

Jan 3, 2025

An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said.An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said. 

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A Long Fight to Keep a Closer Eye on Madrasas Unravels in Pakistan

A Long Fight to Keep a Closer Eye on Madrasas Unravels in Pakistan

Jan 3, 2025

In a deal with Islamist parties, Pakistan is abandoning a requirement that religious seminaries, long seen by Western officials as a potential threat, register with the government.In a deal with Islamist parties, Pakistan is abandoning a requirement that religious seminaries, long seen by

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Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders

Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders

Jan 3, 2025

The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in the region for two decades. The rebel takeover in Damascus will test that approach.The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in

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