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The International Court of Justice in The Hague, considering a case brought by South Africa, used it strongest language yet on humanitarian assistance for the enclave.The International Court of Justice in The Hague, considering a case brought by South Africa, used it strongest language yet on humanitarian assistance for the enclave. Read More

The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution on Monday that demands an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. Here’s a closer look at where the situation stands.The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution on Monday that demands an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. Here’s a closer look at where the situation stands. Read

Activists want to replace a variety of cherry tree associated with the Japanese colonial era with one they say is Korean. The science is messy.Activists want to replace a variety of cherry tree associated with the Japanese colonial era with one they say is Korean. The science is messy. Read More

Hank Silver, a timber framer based in Massachusetts, is one of a handful of foreigners who are helping to rebuild the Paris cathedral after the devastating fire in 2019.Hank Silver, a timber framer based in Massachusetts, is one of a handful of foreigners who are helping to rebuild the Paris cathedral after the devastating fire

Taking part in mass online sleuthing can feel thrilling. But the same impulses can take a dark turn.Taking part in mass online sleuthing can feel thrilling. But the same impulses can take a dark turn. Read More

The bus, which was carrying people from Botswana to an Easter weekend pilgrimage in South Africa, fell 165 feet into a ravine.The bus, which was carrying people from Botswana to an Easter weekend pilgrimage in South Africa, fell 165 feet into a ravine. Read More

Israeli forces are battling to retake areas they had already seized, showing the militants’ resilience, as critics call for less destructive tactics in the war.Israeli forces are battling to retake areas they had already seized, showing the militants’ resilience, as critics call for less destructive tactics in the war. Read More

A human rights committee that examined a range of concerns called on Britain to abandon its controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.A human rights committee that examined a range of concerns called on Britain to abandon its controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Read More

Saudi Arabia will chair a United Nations commission on women, bringing condemnation from human rights groups, which said the kingdom still has an “abysmal” record on women’s rights.Saudi Arabia will chair a United Nations commission on women, bringing condemnation from human rights groups, which said the kingdom still has an “abysmal” record on women’s rights. Read

The United Nations on Thursday said poor governance and increasing levels of gang violence had brought state institutions “close to collapse.”The United Nations on Thursday said poor governance and increasing levels of gang violence had brought state institutions “close to collapse.” Read More