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Thousands displaced by Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s capital now shelter along the promenade hugging the Mediterranean Sea. They share it with joggers, cyclists and dog walkers, alongside dizzying displays of wealth.Thousands displaced by Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s capital now shelter along the promenade hugging the Mediterranean Sea. They share it with joggers, cyclists and dog […]

President Trump’s ultimatum comes after Iranian missiles struck two cities in southern Israel, including one near the country’s main nuclear research center.President Trump’s ultimatum comes after Iranian missiles struck two cities in southern Israel, including one near the country’s main nuclear research center. Read More

Molenbeek was branded a hotbed of radicalization after the Paris and Brussels terrorist attacks of a decade ago. Now it is trying to reinvent itself.Molenbeek was branded a hotbed of radicalization after the Paris and Brussels terrorist attacks of a decade ago. Now it is trying to reinvent itself. Read More

The center-left government is being challenged by a right-wing populist accused of launching a smear campaign in the final days of a close race.The center-left government is being challenged by a right-wing populist accused of launching a smear campaign in the final days of a close race. Read More

The far-right party had first-round successes in several cities, but so did the far left. Sunday’s second round may clarify who has real momentum.The far-right party had first-round successes in several cities, but so did the far left. Sunday’s second round may clarify who has real momentum. Read More

Pierre-Édouard Stérin is financing projects to make France less Muslim, more Catholic and more capitalist. He says his program has trained thousands running for municipal office on Sunday.Pierre-Édouard Stérin is financing projects to make France less Muslim, more Catholic and more capitalist. He says his program has trained thousands running for municipal office on Sunday. Read

Voting starts Sunday on a referendum to overhaul Italy’s judiciary. Many people don’t understand the complex proposal — and it could hurt Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.Voting starts Sunday on a referendum to overhaul Italy’s judiciary. Many people don’t understand the complex proposal — and it could hurt Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Read More

The Newroz holiday comes at a critical time, as Kurds in Turkey push for peace while their brethren in Syria and Iran fear further conflict.The Newroz holiday comes at a critical time, as Kurds in Turkey push for peace while their brethren in Syria and Iran fear further conflict. Read More

Filaret led a movement in Ukraine that created a schism among Orthodox believers and, ultimately, a church independent of Moscow.Filaret led a movement in Ukraine that created a schism among Orthodox believers and, ultimately, a church independent of Moscow. Read More

The United States temporarily lifted sanctions on some Iranian oil in an effort to ease surging global oil prices.The United States temporarily lifted sanctions on some Iranian oil in an effort to ease surging global oil prices. Read More