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The catastrophe set off alarms in a region with thousands of glaciers spanning eight nations. Better monitoring and cooperation between the countries could save lives, experts say.The catastrophe set off alarms in a region with thousands of glaciers spanning eight nations. Better monitoring and cooperation between the countries could save lives, experts say. Read More

Mistakes that led to the deaths of more than a hundred children “went beyond negligence,” investigators said. They also cited a separate strike the same day that killed a reported 22 civilians.Mistakes that led to the deaths of more than a hundred children “went beyond negligence,” investigators said. They also cited a separate strike the

The conflict underscored the distance between world powers over the United States’ pressure campaign on Iran.The conflict underscored the distance between world powers over the United States’ pressure campaign on Iran. Read More

Clashes between Iranian-backed Houthi fighters and Saudi-backed government forces have been reported near oil-rich Marib Province.Clashes between Iranian-backed Houthi fighters and Saudi-backed government forces have been reported near oil-rich Marib Province. Read More

The carrier, Mahan Air, said it would stop flying to neighboring countries just over a week after the United States imposed sweeping sanctions on Iran’s aviation industry.The carrier, Mahan Air, said it would stop flying to neighboring countries just over a week after the United States imposed sweeping sanctions on Iran’s aviation industry. Read More

Israel’s right-wing government is opening bidding for thousands of housing units in a patch of the West Bank, a move that would thwart efforts at Palestinian statehood.Israel’s right-wing government is opening bidding for thousands of housing units in a patch of the West Bank, a move that would thwart efforts at Palestinian statehood. Read More

The results of this week’s exceptionally close election dealt a blow to far-right nationalists, who have gained ground elsewhere.The results of this week’s exceptionally close election dealt a blow to far-right nationalists, who have gained ground elsewhere. Read More

A one-woman show about the perils of authoritarianism draws on a memoir by the Hungarian-American writer Kati Marton. Under Viktor Orban’s government, it might not have happened.A one-woman show about the perils of authoritarianism draws on a memoir by the Hungarian-American writer Kati Marton. Under Viktor Orban’s government, it might not have happened. Read More

Speaking to the European Parliament, Prime Minister Mark Carney said the alliance would help to secure sovereignty and independence for his country.Speaking to the European Parliament, Prime Minister Mark Carney said the alliance would help to secure sovereignty and independence for his country. Read More

The U.S. says its sanctions are not aimed at depriving Cuba of essential goods. Thousands of stranded shipping containers tell a different story.The U.S. says its sanctions are not aimed at depriving Cuba of essential goods. Thousands of stranded shipping containers tell a different story. Read More