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Uncertainty and Hope on the Road to and from Damascus

Uncertainty and Hope on the Road to and from Damascus

Matthew Cassel, Alessandro Pavone and Mark Boyer
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Politics

Thousands of Syrians have been traveling to and from the Lebanese border since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Some families hoped to reunite with loved ones, while others are leaving amid an uncertain future.


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Wednesday Briefing: A Wave of Post-Assad Attacks

Wednesday Briefing: A Wave of Post-Assad Attacks

Gaya Gupta
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Politics

Plus, how Netflix brought a magical town to life.


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Arrests Made in 2021 Crash That Killed Over 50 Migrants

Arrests Made in 2021 Crash That Killed Over 50 Migrants

James Wagner
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Politics

U.S. and Guatemalan authorities said the arrests were linked to a human trafficking ring and a deadly 2021 traffic accident.


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Live Updates: Israel Says It Destroyed Syria’s Navy, Part of Wave of Post-Assad Attacks

Live Updates: Israel Says It Destroyed Syria’s Navy, Part of Wave of Post-Assad Attacks

The New York Times
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Politics

Israel says it is striking Syrian military sites to keep them out of “the hands of extremists.” The rebels who toppled the Assad government began laying out their plans while rival groups fought fierce battles for territory.


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In Georgia Protests, Echoes of Ukraine’s Past Revolutions

In Georgia Protests, Echoes of Ukraine’s Past Revolutions

Jeffrey Gettleman
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Politics

This former Soviet Republic has been rocked by anti-government demonstrations over the same issues that hurtled Ukraine into war — its relationship with Europe and Russia.


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Sednaya Prison in Syria: What to Know

Sednaya Prison in Syria: What to Know

Vivian Yee
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Politics

Amnesty International described it as a “human slaughterhouse,” where, other rights groups say, tens of thousands of people were detained, tortured and killed during the 13-year civil war.


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South Korea’s Opposition Leader Determined to Oust President Yoon After Martial Law

South Korea’s Opposition Leader Determined to Oust President Yoon After Martial Law

Choe Sang-Hun
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Politics

Lee Jae-myung, the main opposition leader, is leading efforts to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his declaration of martial law. He could also be the next president.


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Lula, Brazil’s President, Is in ICU After Emergency Brain Surgery

Lula, Brazil’s President, Is in ICU After Emergency Brain Surgery

Ana Ionova and Jack Nicas
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Politics

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil was in the hospital following the procedure. Doctors said the bleeding appeared to be linked to a fall in October.


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Trump Mocks Trudeau and Canada in Post on Tariffs and Trade

Trump Mocks Trudeau and Canada in Post on Tariffs and Trade

Ian Austen
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Politics

The president-elect’s mockery of Canada and its leader is the latest salvo after his promise to impose steep tariffs on Canadian exports.


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South Korea Martial Law Fallout: What to Know on Yoon’s Future

South Korea Martial Law Fallout: What to Know on Yoon’s Future

Choe Sang-Hun
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Politics

The president faces an accusation of insurrection and, in a first for a sitting leader, the possibility of arrest. Here’s what to know about his political future.


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Taiwan Says China Has Deployed Largest Fleet of Ships in Decades

Taiwan Says China Has Deployed Largest Fleet of Ships in Decades

David Pierson and Amy Chang Chien
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Politics

Taiwan is on high alert in response to China’s unannounced deployment of naval and Coast Guard ships, as tensions rise over U.S. support for the island.


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Cyclist Rohan Dennis Pleads Guilty in Death of Wife Melissa Hoskins, Fellow Olympian

Cyclist Rohan Dennis Pleads Guilty in Death of Wife Melissa Hoskins, Fellow Olympian

Annie Correal
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Politics

Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty this week to a lesser charge in the death of Melissa Hoskins last year, after he drove with her on the hood of a vehicle, the authorities said.


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Arctic Tundra Has Long Helped Cool Earth. Now, It’s Fueling Warming.

Arctic Tundra Has Long Helped Cool Earth. Now, It’s Fueling Warming.

Raymond Zhong
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Politics

Wildfires and thawing permafrost are causing the region to release more carbon dioxide than its plants remove, probably for the first time in thousands of years.


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Israel Strikes Military Assets Across Syria to Keep Them From Rebels

Israel Strikes Military Assets Across Syria to Keep Them From Rebels

Jack Nicas
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Politics

Israel capitalized on the power vacuum in Syria to bomb targets across the country, saying it aims to keep weapons away from extremists.


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Prince William and Jacob Elordi Grow Beards

Prince William and Jacob Elordi Grow Beards

Jacob Gallagher
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Politics

Whether on Prince William, JD Vance or Jacob Elordi, facial hair gets people talking.


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