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Reporters from The New York Times spoke to men who could be affected by the change.Reporters from The New York Times spoke to men who could be affected by the change. Read More

Israel promised last week to open a border crossing and a port to aid shipments, but it is not clear when either change will occur. Israel and the U.N. also disagree on how much aid is reaching Gaza.Israel promised last week to open a border crossing and a port to aid shipments, but it is

The country, along with India, is still building power stations that run on coal. Elsewhere, retirements of older plants have slowed.The country, along with India, is still building power stations that run on coal. Elsewhere, retirements of older plants have slowed. Read More

Israel confirmed the killing of the sons of the Hamas political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, and said all three were Hamas military operatives.Israel confirmed the killing of the sons of the Hamas political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, and said all three were Hamas military operatives. Read More

The WikiLeaks founder has been held in London as he has battled extradition to the United States on charges related to his publication of classified documents.The WikiLeaks founder has been held in London as he has battled extradition to the United States on charges related to his publication of classified documents. Read More

A dissident who promoted democracy and religious freedom, she was arrested by the K.G.B. After independence from Moscow, she was honored by Lithuania’s Parliament.A dissident who promoted democracy and religious freedom, she was arrested by the K.G.B. After independence from Moscow, she was honored by Lithuania’s Parliament. Read More

Emergency workers were searching for four other workers who were missing after the blast in northern Italy, which has galvanized unions in the region.Emergency workers were searching for four other workers who were missing after the blast in northern Italy, which has galvanized unions in the region. Read More

The 81-year-old former leader has been cleared to appear on the ballot as an opposition candidate in May’s parliamentary election. Unless the decision is reversed, he could become a kingmaker — or even president once again.The 81-year-old former leader has been cleared to appear on the ballot as an opposition candidate in May’s parliamentary election.

More than 100,000 people had to leave their homes after spring floods engulfed cities and villages in vast sections of neighboring countries.More than 100,000 people had to leave their homes after spring floods engulfed cities and villages in vast sections of neighboring countries. Read More

A representative of Reporters Without Borders was attempting to monitor the national security trial of a media tycoon, Jimmy Lai.A representative of Reporters Without Borders was attempting to monitor the national security trial of a media tycoon, Jimmy Lai. Read More