Montserrat treats the holiday as both a national celebration and a more somber milestone: a commemoration of a failed slave rebellion.Montserrat treats the holiday as both a national celebration and a more somber milestone: a commemoration of a failed slave rebellion. Read More
The Tropical St. Patrick’s Day That Honors African History Read More »
A Brussels court ruled that Étienne Davignon must stand trial for the murder of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo.A Brussels court ruled that Étienne Davignon must stand trial for the murder of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Read More
Retired Belgian Diplomat, 93, Faces Trial Over 1961 Killing of Congolese Leader Read More »
At least 143 people were killed in a Pakistani airstrike that hit a drug rehabilitation facility in Kabul on Monday, according to a top U.N. official.At least 143 people were killed in a Pakistani airstrike that hit a drug rehabilitation facility in Kabul on Monday, according to a top U.N. official. Read More
Pakistan to Pause Afghanistan Airstrikes for Eid Read More »
Iran’s military retaliation, along with the political defiance of its new leaders, evokes a decades-old pattern of unrealized goals for American interventions in the region.Iran’s military retaliation, along with the political defiance of its new leaders, evokes a decades-old pattern of unrealized goals for American interventions in the region. Read More
For U.S., Unmet Expectations in Iran Fit a Familiar Pattern in the Region Read More »
Kyiv accuses Alexander Butyagin, a prominent antiquities scholar, of destroying cultural heritage during his excavations in Russia-occupied Crimea. The Kremlin has condemned his arrest.Kyiv accuses Alexander Butyagin, a prominent antiquities scholar, of destroying cultural heritage during his excavations in Russia-occupied Crimea. The Kremlin has condemned his arrest. Read More
Despite Moscow’s Threats, Poland Rules to Extradite Archaeologist Read More »
An attack forced its crew to abandon ship in early March. No country has intervened, despite fears of environmental disaster.An attack forced its crew to abandon ship in early March. No country has intervened, despite fears of environmental disaster. Read More
An Abandoned Russian Tanker Is Drifting at Sea. Will Anyone Stop It? Read More »
Bettors are angry that Kalshi, citing a policy against death bets, did not pay on wagers. And with signs of trading on government secrets, some lawmakers want to restrict prediction markets.Bettors are angry that Kalshi, citing a policy against death bets, did not pay on wagers. And with signs of trading on government secrets, some
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Israel carried out deadly strikes in Beirut and other Lebanese cities, intensifying its assault against Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. Tehran retaliated for the killing of its de facto leader with missile strikes that left two dead in Israel.Israel carried out deadly strikes in Beirut and other Lebanese cities, intensifying its assault against Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. Tehran
A new law allowing abortion up to 12 weeks will be a major shift in an archipelago of 55,000 people, and there are strong feelings on both sides.A new law allowing abortion up to 12 weeks will be a major shift in an archipelago of 55,000 people, and there are strong feelings on both sides. Read
The Faroe Islands Are Changing Some of Europe’s Strictest Abortion Rules Read More »
Imprisoned for murder, Aleksandr Abbasov-Derskhan sought a new start in life and freedom by signing up to fight in Ukraine. But he says promised benefits proved illusory.Imprisoned for murder, Aleksandr Abbasov-Derskhan sought a new start in life and freedom by signing up to fight in Ukraine. But he says promised benefits proved illusory. Read More
He Lost a Leg for Russia. Then, He Says, His Country Betrayed Him. Read More »