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Chevron has signed an initial agreement to start working in Syria, weeks after the Syrian government seized control of key oil and gas fields in the north of the country.Chevron has signed an initial agreement to start working in Syria, weeks after the Syrian government seized control of key oil and gas fields in the […]

John Steenhuisen, who led a party supporting the A.N.C. in a coalition government, is leaving after controversies about his handling of a livestock virus and Uber Eats orders.John Steenhuisen, who led a party supporting the A.N.C. in a coalition government, is leaving after controversies about his handling of a livestock virus and Uber Eats orders. Read

Gaza officials said the Israeli airstrikes killed at least 21 Palestinians. Israel said one of its soldiers was critically wounded in the attack by Palestinian gunmen.Gaza officials said the Israeli airstrikes killed at least 21 Palestinians. Israel said one of its soldiers was critically wounded in the attack by Palestinian gunmen. Read More

Academic pressure has become so intense that even preschoolers are taking private extracurricular classes, raising worries about children’s rights.Academic pressure has become so intense that even preschoolers are taking private extracurricular classes, raising worries about children’s rights. Read More

The move against the men, who wrote an article that was critical of a local official, demonstrates how the space for independent voices has shrunk in China.The move against the men, who wrote an article that was critical of a local official, demonstrates how the space for independent voices has shrunk in China. Read More

Deadly shipwrecks often occur in the Aegean Sea, which is one of the main maritime routes to Europe, but they generally involve migrant boats sinking in stormy weather.Deadly shipwrecks often occur in the Aegean Sea, which is one of the main maritime routes to Europe, but they generally involve migrant boats sinking in stormy weather. Read

Deadly shipwrecks often occur in the Aegean Sea, which is one of the main maritime routes to Europe, but they generally involve migrant boats sinking in stormy weather.Deadly shipwrecks often occur in the Aegean Sea, which is one of the main maritime routes to Europe, but they generally involve migrant boats sinking in stormy weather. Read

Thousands of police and security officers will work during the Milan-Cortina Games’ opening ceremony. The involvement of some U.S. ICE personnel has stirred opposition.Thousands of police and security officers will work during the Milan-Cortina Games’ opening ceremony. The involvement of some U.S. ICE personnel has stirred opposition. Read More

U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, but Russia continues to pummel Ukraine and has not softened demands that Kyiv calls unacceptable.U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, but Russia continues to pummel Ukraine and has not softened demands that Kyiv calls unacceptable. Read More

Polls show a growing acceptance of territorial concessions among a war-weary public, if Ukraine receives strong security guarantees.Polls show a growing acceptance of territorial concessions among a war-weary public, if Ukraine receives strong security guarantees. Read More