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A video this week captured Hamas fighters in Gaza executing Palestinian rivals as the militant group tries to assert that it is still the dominant force in the territory after two years of war with Israel.A video this week captured Hamas fighters in Gaza executing Palestinian rivals as the militant group tries to assert that […]

Xi Jinping’s need to project strength before a crucial meeting of Communist Party leaders may help explain why Beijing announced new rare earth controls.Xi Jinping’s need to project strength before a crucial meeting of Communist Party leaders may help explain why Beijing announced new rare earth controls. Read More

The meeting in Moscow between President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and President Ahmed al-Shara of Syria showcased the adaptability of two leaders once at odds.The meeting in Moscow between President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and President Ahmed al-Shara of Syria showcased the adaptability of two leaders once at odds. Read More

The fighting, along the countries’ border, also injured more than 100 people. Tensions have sharply escalated over the past week. Both sides accused the other of striking first.The fighting, along the countries’ border, also injured more than 100 people. Tensions have sharply escalated over the past week. Both sides accused the other of striking first. Read

Hamas has handed over the bodies of eight people, but says it is struggling to find the remains of others in Gaza after two years of war.Hamas has handed over the bodies of eight people, but says it is struggling to find the remains of others in Gaza after two years of war. Read More

President Ahmed al-Shara is making his first trip to Moscow, which backed the regime his rebels overthrew. Both sides have reasons to put the past aside.President Ahmed al-Shara is making his first trip to Moscow, which backed the regime his rebels overthrew. Both sides have reasons to put the past aside. Read More

About 80,000 phones were stolen in the British capital last year. The police are finally discovering where many of them went.About 80,000 phones were stolen in the British capital last year. The police are finally discovering where many of them went. Read More

A pivotal political leader who helped usher in multiparty democracy, he ran unsuccessfully for the presidency five times.A pivotal political leader who helped usher in multiparty democracy, he ran unsuccessfully for the presidency five times. Read More

Protesters say their anger reflects a lack of economic opportunity on a continent with the world’s youngest population.Protesters say their anger reflects a lack of economic opportunity on a continent with the world’s youngest population. Read More

Edward Serotta created an archive of 1,230 in-depth interviews with Holocaust survivors about how they lived, both before and after. “Every one of them comes with a story,” he said.Edward Serotta created an archive of 1,230 in-depth interviews with Holocaust survivors about how they lived, both before and after. “Every one of them comes with