Palestinian Teenager Killed After Israeli Settlers Enter West Bank Village
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Palestinian and Israeli authorities offered divergent accounts of the incident, which came as settler violence has surged across the Israeli-occupied territory.
August 21st 2026, 11:14 am
Why China Thinks It Can Resist Trump’s Economic Threats on Iran
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Beijing can squeeze U.S. critical mineral supplies and has enough oil to withstand the loss of Iranian crude, Chinese analysts say.
August 21st 2026, 11:14 am
Iran Must Plan to Overcome ‘Unjust’ U.S. Sanctions, Top Tehran Official Says
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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, lead negotiator in talks with Washington, made the comments after President Trump vowed an “economic D-Day” against Iran.
August 21st 2026, 8:00 am
At 77, She Walked 9 Miles Under Drone-Filled Skies to Escape From ‘Hell’
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Rescue teams no longer enter the city of Lyman, in eastern Ukraine, because it is deemed too dangerous. The only way out is a terrifying journey on foot.
August 21st 2026, 5:57 am
Giorgia Meloni Cuts the Hard Right a Path to Power
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In a rare interview, the onetime political outcast reflects on her route from “the uncomfortable side of history” to the threshold of leading Italy’s most durable postwar government.
August 21st 2026, 5:57 am
Rare South American Diseases Offer Clues on the Next Pandemic
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Ebola virus, hantavirus and the pathogen that causes Covid-19 likely jumped from animals to humans. So do these viruses — and scientists say climate change is speeding their spread.
August 21st 2026, 5:57 am
Muslim Charity in Britain Faces Scrutiny for Possible Links to Hamas
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British regulators are investigating Al-Khair Foundation after U.S. prosecutors accused a man affiliated with the group of funding terrorism.
August 21st 2026, 5:44 am
Return of Harry and Meghan to U.K. Renews Questions About Their Security Fears
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The couple lost their publicly funded security after deciding to leave Britain in 2020, deepening their split with the royal family.
August 21st 2026, 4:44 am
Japan’s U.S. Ties Could Not Save a Top Judge From Trump’s I.C.C. Sanctions
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Japan had tried to dissuade the U.S. from imposing sanctions on Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, but the White House pressed ahead.
August 21st 2026, 3:44 am
Orban’s Office, Thrown Open, Is Not the Den Hungarians Expected
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The new government of Peter Magyar hoped to use the suite overlooking the Danube as evidence of an autocrat’s indulgence. The trappings fell short.
August 21st 2026, 3:44 am
2 Hijackings in 4 Days: Somali Piracy Rises
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Experts worry that the conflict in Iran and other regional dynamics are setting the stage for a Somali pirates’ comeback.
August 21st 2026, 3:44 am
Cameroon’s Aging President Returns From Monthslong Stay Abroad
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Paul Biya, 93, had been in Switzerland since early June. The prolonged absence stirred questions about his health and plans for succession.
August 21st 2026, 3:44 am
After Six Years, Harry and Meghan Are Coming Home. What Changed?
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Just last year, Prince Harry said he couldn’t imagine ever bringing his family back to Britain.
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
The Indian City Where AI Is Creating Jobs for Humans
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In the fast-growing field of data annotation, workers in a small city in south India train A.I. to improve how it performs tasks traditionally done by people.
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
Trump Tariff Talks Leave Key Canadian Official Hopeful
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While President Trump has declared that the two countries effectively have a deal, a Canadian trade official said progress continued ahead of the Saturday deadline.
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
As Iran and U.S. Settle Into an Uneasy Standoff, Who Will Blink First?
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For weeks, there has been no diplomatic progress, but also no full-scale fighting, as each side seems to believe it can hold out longer than the other.
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
Bad Plot, Worse Graphics: Chinese Moviegoers Flock to a Low-Budget Hit
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With its pixelated visuals, “The Bull is Coming” is being celebrated for its authenticity in the age of A.I. and is shaping up to be a Gen Z cult classic.
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
First U.S. Deportees to Arrive in Liberia Amid Growing Backlash
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The five men were part of the first group of deportees to be sent to the West African nation by the Trump administration. The Liberian government has not clarified their status.
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
Missile Barrage Shows Russia’s Doubt That Ukraine Can Defend Itself
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Moscow is taking advantage of Ukraine’s depleted stock of interceptors and is intensifying attacks, worsening the civilian death toll.
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
China Sentences Evergrande Founder to Life in Prison
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Hui Ka Yan’s punishment caps the downfall of a property empire whose collapse set off a prolonged crisis in the Chinese economy.
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
Academic Who Publicized Plagiarism Allegations Against Jason Arday Is Suspended
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Ghent University in Belgium said it suspended the academic, Nathan Cofnas, pending an investigation.
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
Bare Grocery Shelves Are a New Wartime Hardship for Ukrainians
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After years of pounding power plants and cities, Russia’s air war has taken aim at Ukraine’s supermarket warehouses.
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
With Queen Gone, Former Colonies Find a Moment to Rethink Lasting Ties
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In Commonwealth nations with British colonial histories, Queen Elizabeth’s death is rekindling discussions about a more independent future.
September 11th 2022, 12:52 pm
Pakistan Is Devastated by Floods, Faces Looming Food Crisis
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The flooding has crippled Pakistan’s agricultural sector, battering the country as it reels from an economic crisis and double-digit inflation that has sent the price of basics soaring.
September 11th 2022, 6:00 am
Just Bread and Noodles: China’s Covid Lockdown Distress Hits Xinjiang
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With lack of food, medicine and other crucial supplies, residents of Yining are chafing under a monthlong pandemic shutdown.
September 11th 2022, 3:57 am
Updates: Queen to Lie in State in Scotland Before Journey to London
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The queen’s coffin will be taken on Sunday from Balmoral Castle, in the Scottish Highlands, to Edinburgh, where the royal family will gather for ceremonies.
September 11th 2022, 3:45 am
Live Updates: Ukrainian Forces Appear to Advance Further After Blitz in North
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The Ukrainian military was poised to recapture more towns held by Russians after a week of fighting that has reshaped the war.
September 11th 2022, 3:14 am
Gun Violence Epidemic Looms Over Swedish Election
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The far right has made strides by tying the longstanding issue to immigration, while Sweden’s center-left party is blaming it on failed integration to fight an exceptionally tight race.
September 10th 2022, 3:43 pm
Queen’s Death Leaves UK Grappling With Its Sense of National Identity
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A figure who embodied Britain, Elizabeth cast long shadow. She leaves behind a country unsettled by domestic crises and anxiety over its place in the world.
September 10th 2022, 3:43 pm
Hong Kong Sentences 5 Over ‘Seditious’ Children’s Books
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Tales about a sheep village resisting a wolf pack prompted the charges against leaders of a speech therapists’ union, extending a government crackdown on dissent.
September 10th 2022, 7:10 am
Ukrainian Forces Approach Key City as Offensive Gains Steam
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The military appeared to close in on Izium, a Russian stronghold. The Russian military said it was sending reinforcements to the region after Ukraine surprised Russia with its blitz.
September 10th 2022, 5:11 am
Live Updates: King Charles Is Set to Formally Accede to Throne
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The ceremony, near Buckingham Palace, will be televised for the first time. A proclamation will be read, and heralds will deliver the news across Britain.
September 10th 2022, 5:11 am
For Ukraine, the Fight Is Often a Game of Bridges
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The southern counteroffensive has been a painstaking battle of river crossings, with pontoon bridges as prime targets for both sides. But so far, it is Ukraine that has advanced.
September 10th 2022, 5:11 am
With Tears and Steel, Kenya’s ‘Hustler’ President Vanquishes His Foes
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William Ruto built a career on beating the odds. In his greatest triumph, he is expected to be inaugurated as Kenya’s fifth president on Tuesday.
September 10th 2022, 5:11 am
In His First Speech, King Charles III Pledges Service to Britain
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On a day of mourning in the U.K. after the death of Queen Elizabeth, Charles’s ascent to the throne was a symbol of the continuity of the monarchy.
September 9th 2022, 6:53 pm
Balmoral, a Cherished Royal Getaway in Scotland, Becomes a Place of Pilgrimage
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‘If she had to go, this was the place,’ one visitor said. ‘She loved it.’
September 9th 2022, 5:25 pm
Queen Elizabeth, and the Power and Limitations of Inspiring Women
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Changing minds can be powerful, but history shows that changing societies takes more.
September 9th 2022, 5:25 pm
Volker Türk, an Austrian Diplomat, Takes U.N. Human Rights Post
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One of Volker Türk’s toughest challenges will be determining what to do about a highly critical report on China that his predecessor, Michelle Bachelet, released just before departing.
September 9th 2022, 11:24 am
Thousands of Angry Indonesians Gather to Protest Rising Fuel Prices
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Labor activists, workers and students are demanding a reversal of an economic policy that the government says is necessary but remains deeply unpopular.
September 9th 2022, 11:24 am
Camilla Becomes Queen Consort, Capping Years of Image Restoration
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Upon Queen Elizabeth’s death, there was no question that as her son became King Charles III, Camilla would become Queen Consort. Elizabeth put the issue of Camilla’s role to rest earlier this year.
September 9th 2022, 11:24 am
Queen Elizabeth II: The One Constant in an Inconstant World
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From fading empire to the Cold War to 1970s turmoil to Brexit to Covid, “she was always there.” What will Britain, and the world, do without her?
September 9th 2022, 11:24 am
2 Years After Deadly Fistfights, India and China Pull Back From Border
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The two sides, after 16 rounds of talks, made an announcement a week before their leaders will meet in Uzbekistan.
September 9th 2022, 11:24 am
Updates: U.K. Prepares for New Era After Queen’s Death
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King Charles III is returning to London and will address the nation on Friday afternoon. The country now enters a mourning period that continues until after her funeral.
September 9th 2022, 8:23 am
Ukraine Claims Significant Gains Against Russia on Multiple Fronts
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President Volodymyr Zelensky says Kyiv has “liberated” more than a thousand square kilometers of territory this month.
September 9th 2022, 8:23 am
Grief for the Queen Mixes With Criticism of the Monarchy
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Queen Elizabeth II was remembered by ordinary Britons, world leaders and other royals for her grace, humor and longevity. Others had more conflicted views on the monarchy.
September 9th 2022, 1:13 am
Queen Elizabeth II: A Life in Photos
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Elizabeth took her first steps in a world we recognize only from sepia photographs, and became Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. Here are a selection of images from her life.
September 8th 2022, 6:40 pm
Operation London Bridge: What Happens After Queen Elizabeth’s Death
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The death of Queen Elizabeth II has set in motion a meticulously choreographed process — known as Operation London Bridge — that the palace, and the nation, has spent decades planning.
September 8th 2022, 6:40 pm
Long an Uneasy Prince, King Charles III Takes On a Role He Was Born To
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Once an awkward, self-doubting young man, he comes to the throne, at 73, as a self-assured, gray-haired eminence.
September 8th 2022, 6:40 pm
Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96; Was Britain’s Longest-Reigning Monarch
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She ruled for seven decades, unshakably committed to the rituals of her role amid epic social and economic change and family scandal.
September 8th 2022, 6:40 pm
A Kick at the Door, a Knife in the Hand: The Saskatchewan Murders
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As investigators pore over a sprawling and complex trail of crimes, a clearer picture is emerging of the stabbing rampage on an Indigenous reserve in Canada.
September 8th 2022, 6:40 pm
Queen Elizabeth’s Death Comes at Moment of Uncertainty for Britain
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There is no analogous British figure who will be mourned as deeply, or whose death will provoke a greater reckoning with the identity and future of the country.
September 8th 2022, 6:40 pm
Philippines Rebuffs International Court Over Duterte’s War on Drugs
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The Marcos government rejected a request to let prosecutors resume an inquiry into former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drive against crime, which left thousands dead.
September 8th 2022, 10:09 am
Live Updates: Queen Elizabeth II Under Medical Supervision as Health Concerns Grow
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The queen, who is 96, remains at Balmoral Castle, her estate in the Scottish Highlands, Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
September 8th 2022, 10:09 am
Liz Truss, New UK Leader, Lays Out Energy Price Cap Plan
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Facing severe economic headwinds, Prime Minister Liz Truss announced emergency measures on her third day in office to freeze gas and electricity rates.
September 8th 2022, 10:09 am
China’s Zero-Covid Approach Explained as Chengdu Lockdown Is Extended
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The country where the coronavirus first emerged is committed to going to great lengths to stop its spread.
September 8th 2022, 10:09 am
In Ukraine, a Beekeeper Hunkers Down With His ‘Frontline Bees’
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With nearby sunflower fields unplanted and rockets overhead, a Ukrainian’s bees ventured toward the battlefront and returned with a bumper crop.
September 8th 2022, 8:24 am
Blinken Visits Kyiv and Announces More Military Aid for Ukraine
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. intended to send another $2 billion in long-term support to Ukraine and other countries in the region.
September 8th 2022, 8:24 am
Solomon Islands’ Leader, a Friend of China, Gets an Election Delayed
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The prime minister claims the country can’t afford to hold national elections next year. His opponents see a power grab linked to Beijing’s influence.
September 8th 2022, 8:24 am
Fire at a Karaoke Bar in Vietnam Kills 33
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An electrical problem set off the latest in a string of fatal blazes at entertainment venues in the country.
September 8th 2022, 8:24 am
Iraq’s Instability Deepens Amid Political Paralysis and Clashes
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Politicians have failed to form a new government nearly a year after the last elections. Baghdad just saw its worst militia clashes in years. And despite vast oil wealth, the state can’t provide basic services.
September 8th 2022, 8:24 am
On Brazil’s Bicentennial, Bolsonaro Softens Campaign Rhetoric
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President Jair Bolsonaro called his supporters and the military to the streets to celebrate Brazil’s 200th anniversary. Then he softened his campaign tone.
September 7th 2022, 11:54 pm
Putin Dismisses Losses in Ukraine, Says Russia Is Gaining From War
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Defiant against the West and despite the heavy blows to his economy and military, President Vladimir V. Putin said Russia had “not lost anything” from its invasion of Ukraine.
September 7th 2022, 11:54 pm
Truss Forms a Cabinet Diverse in Background but Not in Ideology
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Britain’s new prime minister, Liz Truss, has recruited cabinet members from diverse backgrounds, though her inner circle retains a hard Conservative edge.
September 7th 2022, 11:54 pm
Egypt Files Criminal Charges Against 4 Journalists Over One Article
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After a dominant political party tied to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi filed complaints against them, the journalists were charged with publishing fake news, among other counts.
September 7th 2022, 11:54 pm
Lawmakers Press Biden to Track U.S. Aid Tied to Civilian Harm in Yemen
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Democrats and Republicans want the administration to do more to ensure that American military aid to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates does not contribute to civilian casualties.
September 7th 2022, 5:39 pm
Arab States Demand That Netflix Drop ‘Offensive Content’
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Egypt joined six Gulf Arab nations in insisting that streaming services take down programs that go against “societal values.”
September 7th 2022, 3:38 pm
Details Emerge About the Victims of the Mass Stabbing in Canada
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All but one of the victims of the killings in the western province of Saskatchewan lived on an Indigenous reservation. One suspect remains on the run.
September 7th 2022, 3:38 pm
The Taliban's Leadership, Explained: Who Are They?
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Many of the acting cabinet ministers appointed Tuesday have played similar roles within the Taliban for years, but there were some surprises.
September 7th 2022, 3:38 pm
China’s ‘Zero Covid’ Bind: No Easy Way Out Despite the Cost
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From vaccines to propaganda, Beijing has prioritized politics over science, creating conditions that make it difficult for China to join other countries in adapting to life with the coronavirus.
September 7th 2022, 11:09 am
From the U.S. to China, Major Economies Are Stalling. But Not India.
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The Indian government expects growth to exceed 7 percent this year, though that pace may be hard to sustain as the global economy continues to slow.
September 7th 2022, 10:26 am
France Expels Imam Accused of Hate Speech, Reviving a Thorny Debate
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The government presented the deportation of Hassan Iquioussen as part of efforts to crack down on “Islamist separatism.” Critics called it a political stunt that infringed on civil liberties.
September 7th 2022, 10:26 am
E.U. Weighs Russian Gas Price Cap Amid ‘Astronomic’ Energy Prices
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The bloc is also considering mandatory cuts in electricity use and taxes on oil and gas companies.
September 7th 2022, 8:39 am
China’s Youth Try on the Communist Cadre Look
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Why are some Chinese youth dressing like middle-aged civil servants? It might be ironic, or a longing for stability in uncertain times.
September 7th 2022, 6:23 am
Putin Says Russia ‘Has Not Lost Anything’
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In a defiant speech in Russia’s far east, Vladimir Putin argued that the West had failed in its “economic, financial and technological aggression” against Moscow.
September 7th 2022, 6:23 am
Blackpool Shows Challenges for New U.K. Leader Liz Truss
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Blackpool contains one of the most deprived areas to turn to the Conservatives in Britain’s last general election. But with costs rising, there are already signs of cracks in that support.
September 7th 2022, 6:23 am
Canada Stabbing Suspect Remains at Large After Manhunt in Saskatchewan
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The police received reports that Myles Sanderson was spotted at the Indigenous reserve where the stabbings took place, but by day’s end he was not in custody, and an emergency alert was still in place for Saskatchewan.
September 7th 2022, 6:23 am
How Will Ukraine Rebuild (and Who Should Pay)?
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A report to Western donors before a major reconstruction conference next month urges quick decisions, phased investment and strict foreign oversight of any aid.
September 7th 2022, 12:10 am
U.N. Team Calls for No-Fire Zone at Ukraine Nuclear Plant
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In a highly anticipated report, nuclear experts who crossed a battlefield to inspect Europe’s largest nuclear plant called for Russia and Ukraine to halt all military activity around the complex.
September 6th 2022, 6:53 pm
Live Updates: Police Discount Sighting of 2nd Stabbing Suspect in Canada
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Officers converged on a house on the Indigenous reserve where two brothers were accused of launching an attack that killed 10 people, but later said he was still at large.
September 6th 2022, 6:53 pm
Liz Truss Takes Over as Prime Minister and Promises Action on Energy
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Liz Truss takes over as prime minister at a time of deepening economic crisis. Her first cabinet appointments reward loyalists who supported her bid for office.
September 6th 2022, 6:53 pm
Israel Recalls Envoy to Morocco After Harassment Claims
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Israel is investigating accusations against David Govrin over his conduct in Rabat, the Moroccan capital. The two countries sealed formal ties in 2020 as part of a wider regional realignment.
September 6th 2022, 3:39 pm
A ‘Period Dignity Officer’ Seemed Like a Good Idea. Until a Man Was Named.
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The job in the Scottish region of Tayside was eliminated after a groundswell of anger that a man would be overseeing, or ‘mansplaining,’ menstruation policy.
September 6th 2022, 3:39 pm
In Moscow, the Fighting Is a World Away
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A detachment from the battle in Ukraine is exactly what President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia is counting on as he carries out a domestic strategy of shielding his people from hardships.
September 6th 2022, 10:40 am
In Energy Crunch, Germany Turns Down Heat but Won’t Limit Autobahn Speeds
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Putting general restrictions on the country’s storied highways is a simple step to save energy, carbon emissions and lives. But even with the Greens in power, the country is unlikely to take it.
September 6th 2022, 10:40 am
In India’s Tech Capital, Floods Leave Workers Riding Tractors to Work
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Bengaluru, India’s Silicon Valley, joined the roster of places in South Asia inundated by torrential rains during this monsoon season.
September 6th 2022, 8:23 am
Battling Violence and Censors, Women in China Become ‘Invisible and Absent’
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The Chinese Communist Party has long promoted gender equality as a core tenet, but as cases of gender abuse make headlines, Beijing has tried to squelch dissent and control the narrative.
September 6th 2022, 8:23 am
South Korea Is Spared as Typhoon Hinnamnor Makes Swift Exit
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The storm brought heavy rain and blackouts near the southern coast, but its fast pace kept the country from experiencing the severe damage caused by floods in August.
September 6th 2022, 8:23 am
U.N. Inspectors to Detail Findings From Nuclear Plant
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The nuclear watchdog agency will brief the U.N. Security Council. On Monday, shelling again cut off power to the Zaporizhzhia plant.
September 6th 2022, 8:23 am
U.K. Live Updates: Liz Truss Becomes Britain’s Prime Minister After Meeting Queen
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Ms. Truss is expected to address the nation on Tuesday afternoon. She takes office amid a cost-of-living crisis marked by soaring energy prices, ballooning inflation and a looming recession.
September 6th 2022, 8:23 am
Saskatchewan Stabbings Suspect Found Dead, Canada’s Police Say
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The body of a man being sought by the authorities was found with wounds that were not believed to be self-inflicted. The killing of 10 people stunned the country.
September 5th 2022, 9:09 pm
Typhoon Hinnamnor Slams Into South Korea
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The storm will linger over part of the nation Tuesday, bringing record winds and dumping as much as 24 inches of rain on some parts of the country.
September 5th 2022, 6:54 pm
In Somalia, ‘Famine Is at the Door,’ U.N. Warns
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A U.N. official stopped short of officially declaring a famine in the country. But some aid workers said that the threshold had already been reached.
September 5th 2022, 6:54 pm
Of Barbecues and Men: A Summer Storm Brews Over Virility in France
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A Green politician told men to get over meat and masculinity for the sake of the planet, setting off a sizzling argument.
September 5th 2022, 1:54 pm
Strong Earthquake Shakes Southwestern China
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State media said at least 21 people were killed, but communications in the landslide-prone area were disrupted and the full damage was unclear.
September 5th 2022, 11:07 am
Live Updates: Canadian Police Expand Search for 2 Men After Deadly Knife Attacks
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Nearly 24 hours after the first stabbing, officers said that the suspects were probably hiding in Saskatchewan’s capital city. Ten people were killed and at least 15 others injured in the assaults.
September 5th 2022, 8:38 am
Kenya’s Supreme Court Upholds Presidential Election Results
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In a sweeping rejection of claims that the Aug. 9 vote had been rigged, the court confirmed Vice President William Ruto as the country’s fifth president.
September 5th 2022, 8:38 am
China Imposes More Covid Lockdowns, Stoking Anxiety
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Nearly every province has recorded infections in recent days, leaving some 60 million residents locked down. Weariness is growing by the day as the restrictions go on seemingly without end.
September 5th 2022, 8:38 am
U.K. Live Updates: Liz Truss Wins Race to Become Prime Minister
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Britain’s Conservative Party members chose Ms. Truss, the hawkish foreign secretary, over Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor of the Exchequer. She will replace Boris Johnson, who is stepping down after multiple scandals.
September 5th 2022, 8:38 am
Trial Over 2016 Terror Attack in Nice Opens Today in Paris
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A self-radicalized Tunisian man plowed a truck through crowds celebrating Bastille Day, killing 86. The proceedings, against eight defendants, are scheduled to last until December.
September 5th 2022, 8:38 am
Ukrainian Forces Recapture Two Towns in the South
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President Volodymyr Zelensky offered the first public hints of progress in what is expected to be a slow and grueling campaign to push Russian forces out of Ukraine’s south.
