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Zealous officials burned their predecessors’ romance novels. Now, young Muslim women in northern Nigeria publish their erotic books in installments on WhatsApp.Zealous officials burned their predecessors’ romance novels. Now, young Muslim women in northern Nigeria publish their erotic books in installments on WhatsApp. Read More

No oil and gas tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the truce took effect. Hezbollah said it was firing rockets at Israel early Thursday.No oil and gas tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the truce took effect. Hezbollah said it was firing rockets at Israel early Thursday. Read More

Vietnam, the world’s No. 2 rice exporter, cut production as power prices surged. Even with a temporary cease-fire in Iran, worries linger over the world’s food supply.Vietnam, the world’s No. 2 rice exporter, cut production as power prices surged. Even with a temporary cease-fire in Iran, worries linger over the world’s food supply. Read More

Critics wonder if this is America’s “Suez moment,” when a leading power signals the start of its international decline.Critics wonder if this is America’s “Suez moment,” when a leading power signals the start of its international decline. Read More

A study said church attendance had soared among British young people, a trend reversal that excited religious conservatives around the world. Turns out it wasn’t true.A study said church attendance had soared among British young people, a trend reversal that excited religious conservatives around the world. Turns out it wasn’t true. Read More

Countries including Australia, Spain and others have already passed bans or are working on plans to restrict teenagers’ access to social sites.Countries including Australia, Spain and others have already passed bans or are working on plans to restrict teenagers’ access to social sites. Read More

Some wells can be turned on in days or weeks, but bringing the Gulf’s energy system back to something akin to normal will take months.Some wells can be turned on in days or weeks, but bringing the Gulf’s energy system back to something akin to normal will take months. Read More

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party is expected to win two special elections that could give the government broader powers in Parliament.Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party is expected to win two special elections that could give the government broader powers in Parliament. Read More

The agreement to pause the fighting for two weeks came hours after President Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s “whole civilization.” Much remains uncertain.The agreement to pause the fighting for two weeks came hours after President Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s “whole civilization.” Much remains uncertain. Read More

Global relief at the pause in fighting was tempered by uncertainty over what happens next. Israel declared its support for the two-week truce between the U.S. and Iran, but said it did not include its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon.Global relief at the pause in fighting was tempered by uncertainty over what happens next. Israel