World
December 28, 2024
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Myanmar’s Long-Suffering Rohingya Face More Abuse From New Persecutors

Brutally persecuted for years by the military in Myanmar, the Rohingya ethnic minority has now become the target of one of the junta’s most formidable rivals in the country’s civil war.Brutally persecuted for years by the military in Myanmar, the Rohingya ethnic minority has now become the target of one of the junta’s most formidable […]

World
December 28, 2024
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Greeks Are Defying an Indoor Smoking Ban

The country, which has one of Europe’s highest smoking rates, is also resisting a wider push for outdoor bans.The country, which has one of Europe’s highest smoking rates, is also resisting a wider push for outdoor bans. 

World
December 27, 2024
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10 Years After Obama’s Opening to Cuba, Despair Replaces Hope

A decade since the United States and Cuba restored diplomatic relations — which many believed would transform the island — Cuba is in its worst crisis since Fidel Castro took power.A decade since the United States and Cuba restored diplomatic relations — which many believed would transform the island — Cuba is in its worst […]

World
December 27, 2024
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A Month On, a Tenuous Cease-fire Holds Between Israel and Hezbollah

Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged strikes and accusations of breaches. Implementation of the deal has been slow. But the truce has brought some calm to a tumultuous region.Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged strikes and accusations of breaches. Implementation of the deal has been slow. But the truce has brought some calm to a tumultuous region. 

World
December 27, 2024
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The Children Who Left Gaza

Sixteen young people evacuated from Gaza for treatment of dire injuries. Months later, they face new lives in an unfamiliar country.Sixteen young people evacuated from Gaza for treatment of dire injuries. Months later, they face new lives in an unfamiliar country. 

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December 27, 2024
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What We Know About the Ship Finland Seized Over Fears of Sabotage

Finland seized an oil tanker that authorities believe might have deliberately cut vital undersea cables. Finnish authorities believe the tanker may be linked to Russia.Finland seized an oil tanker that authorities believe might have deliberately cut vital undersea cables. Finnish authorities believe the tanker may be linked to Russia. 

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December 27, 2024
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Italian Journalist Is Detained While Reporting in Iran

Cecilia Sala, 29, was arrested on Dec. 19, but news of her detention only became public on Friday. The reason for the arrest of Ms. Sala, a well-known reporter, has not been made public.Cecilia Sala, 29, was arrested on Dec. 19, but news of her detention only became public on Friday. The reason for the […]