Middle East Crisis: U.S. Won’t Suspend Aid, for Now, to Israeli Units Accused of Abuses
The Biden administration found that several Israeli military units committed gross human rights abuses in the occupied West Bank. But it will not deny them military aid as long as Israel holds them accountable.Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
Has South Africa Truly Defeated Apartheid?
We looked at how far South Africa has come in meeting its goals after 30 years of freedom.By John Eligon, Lynsey Chutel, Lauren Leatherby and Joao Silva
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
worldafrica
South AfricaMandela, Nelson
Israel’s Military Campaign Has Left Gaza’s Medical System Near Collapse
The Israeli military’s bombardment and invasion of Gaza have decimated its health care system in a way that aid groups and international bodies are increasingly calling “systematic.”By Vivian Nereim and Abu Bakr Bashir
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
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Gaza StripIsrael
Xi and Blinken Trade Small Nods Over a Large Gap
The U.S. secretary of state and the Chinese leader struck conciliatory notes in Beijing. But there was no budging on, or hiding, their governments’ core differences.By Ana Swanson and Vivian Wang
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
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ChinaFar East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasState DepartmentBlinken, Antony JXi JinpingBiden, Joseph R JrWang Yi
Save the Children Says Its Guatemala Offices Were Searched Over Abuse Claims
Prosecutors in Guatemala, which has a history of targeting nonprofit groups, said they were probing claims of child abuse, which the charity denied.By Jody García, John Yoon and James Wagner
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
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GuatemalaUnited StatesSave the ChildrenCurruchiche, Rafael
Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Railways and Vows to Slow Arrival of U.S. Aid
The attacks killed at least six civilians and injured dozens of others, the Ukrainian military and local officials said.By Maria Varenikova
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
worldeurope
UkraineStoltenberg, JensShoigu, Sergei K
King Charles to Return to Public Duties, Reassuring Anxious Royal Watchers
The king’s cancer treatment will continue but doctors are “pleased with the progress made so far,” a palace spokesman said.By Mark Landler
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
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Great BritainBuckingham PalaceCamilla, Queen Consort of the United KingdomCharles III, King of the United KingdomMarkle, MeghanWilliam, Prince of Wales
Resignation of Vietnam’s Parliament Chief Stirs Fresh Political Chaos
Vuong Dinh Hue’s departure comes amid a growing anticorruption push and weeks after Vietnam’s president resigned.By Sui-Lee Wee
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
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VietnamCommunist Party of VietnamVuong Dinh HueTrong, Nguyen Phu
When U.S. Diplomats Visit China, Meal Choices Are About More Than Taste Buds
Visits to China by American officials like Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken can bring fame to local restaurants, as well as scrutiny to the dignitaries.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
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ChinaBlinken, Antony JYellen, Janet L
In Western Ukraine, a Community Wrestles With Patriotism or Survival
As the war drags on, communities that were steadfast in their commitment to the effort have been shaken by the unending violence on the front line.By Natalia Yermak and Brendan Hoffman
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
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RussiaUkraine
A Novelist Who Finds Inspiration in Germany’s Tortured History
Jenny Erpenbeck became a writer when her childhood and her country, the German Democratic Republic, disappeared, swallowed by the materialist West.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
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East GermanyBerlin (Germany)Erpenbeck, Jenny
Ukraine Is Denying Consular Services to Men Outside the Country
New guidance carries a clear message to men abroad who may be avoiding the draft: You don’t get the benefit of state services if you don’t join the fight.By Maria Varenikova
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
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UkraineKuleba, Dmytro
Deadly Rains and Floods Sweep Cities Across East Africa
Downpours have killed at least 200 people and submerged homes and farms in Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi.By Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Thu Apr 25 2024
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KenyaTanzaniaDar es Salaam (Tanzania)BurundiNairobi (Kenya)
He Paid $13 for $13,000 Cartier Earrings, and Then the Jeweler Noticed
When Rogelio Villarreal bought rose-gold earrings for a price that the luxury retailer said was a mistake, he looked to a Mexican consumer protection law.By Emily Schmall
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
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MexicoTamaulipas (Mexico)Cartier SA
Blinken to Return to Israel to Discuss Hostages and Planned Rafah Incursion
The visit next week will come as talks on a cease-fire deal have stalled and tensions have risen over the treatment of civilians in the war.By Patrick Kingsley, Peter Baker and Euan Ward
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
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IsraelGaza StripRafah (Gaza Strip)EgyptQatarHamasBlinken, Antony JNetanyahu, Benjamin
Lessons in Democracy From F.C. Porto
A powerful president and a popular rival highlight an election that has already featured fights, arrests and accusations of intimidation.By Rory Smith
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
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PortugalPorto (Soccer Team)Liverpool (Soccer Team)Chelsea (Soccer Team)Hayes, Emma (1976- )
Exxon Mobil and Chevron Report Lower Earnings
Profits for the two oil giants, which are locked in a standoff over drilling off the coast of Guyana, were squeezed by lower profitability for refining crude and falling natural gas prices.By Stanley Reed
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
business
Chevron CorporationExxon Mobil Corp
Police Arrest Rabbis Near Gaza-Israel Border at a Rally to Highlight Starvation
A group of about 30 rabbis and peace activists from Israel and the United States was trying to take food supplies into the territory.By Patrick Kingsley and Rawan Sheikh Ahmad
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
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Gaza StripIsrael
Baby Born in Gaza After Her Mother Was Killed Has Died
The birth of the girl, captured on video, brought a glimmer of hope to war-torn Gaza, but she died of respiratory problems after five days, her uncle said.By Hiba Yazbek
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
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Rafah (Gaza Strip)Gaza Strip
Titanic’s Treasures Captivate Collectors, but They’ll Need Deep Pockets
Numerous artifacts from the Titanic, including a violin case, are up for auction this weekend in England. Collectors are ready to pounce.By Derrick Bryson Taylor
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
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EnglandHaas, Charles I
The Harley Riders With a Taste for Tea and Apple Strudel
The Harley Owners Group in Alice Springs is what’s known as a social motorcycle club, with the emphasis on social.By Julia Bergin
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
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Australia
Friday Briefing
The Supreme Court considers presidential immunity.By Daniel E. Slotnik
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
briefing
What Is a ‘Decent Wage’? France’s Michelin Raises a Debate.
The tire maker vowed to ensure that none of its workers would struggle to make ends meet.By Liz Alderman
Published on : Fri Apr 26 2024
business
FranceMichelin GroupMenegaux, Florent
Army Begins Building Floating Aid Pier Off Gaza’s Coast, Pentagon Says
The structure is meant to allow humanitarian assistance to enter Gaza via the Mediterranean Sea, bypassing Israeli restrictions on land convoys.By Helene Cooper
Published on : Thu Apr 25 2024
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Mediterranean SeaUnited States ArmyDefense Department
Friday Briefing: Supreme Court Hears Trump Immunity Case
Also, more bodies were found in a Gazan mass grave.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Thu Apr 25 2024
worldasia
Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas
Far-Right Greek Party Is Banned From E.U. Parliament Elections
The Supreme Court in Greece found that Spartans had “offered their party as a cloak” for the former spokesman of the banned neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn.By Niki Kitsantonis
Published on : Thu Apr 25 2024
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EuropeGreeceEuropean ParliamentGolden Dawn (Greece)Kasidiaris, Ilias P
Gaza Authorities Say More Bodies Were Discovered in Mass Grave
An analysis of satellite imagery and videos by the The Times found that two of three graves had been dug on a hospital’s grounds before an Israeli raid.By Abu Bakr Bashir, Hiba Yazbek, Aric Toler and Riley Mellen
Published on : Thu Apr 25 2024
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Gaza StripKhan Younis (Gaza Strip)IsraelNasser Hospital (Gaza Strip)
Israel’s Claim of Killing ‘Half’ of Hezbollah Commanders in Southern Lebanon Draws Skepticism
The assertion is just “psychological warfare,” says one Lebanese expert on the militant group.By Euan Ward and Hwaida Saad
Published on : Thu Apr 25 2024
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LebanonIsraelIranHezbollahHamasGallant, Yoav
A Puzzling Move by a Political Survivor Grips Spain
Despite insisting that allegations of influence peddling against his wife are false, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says he is considering stepping down, bewildering Spain.By Jason Horowitz and Rachel Chaundler
Published on : Thu Apr 25 2024
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SpainPopular Party (Spain)Sanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )
Welcome to Venice. That’ll Be 5 Euros, Please.
Venice’s first day of charging a fee to enter the historic center went mostly smoothly, but there were some protests and polemics.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Thu Apr 25 2024
worldeurope
Venice (Italy)ItalyUnited Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
To the Sound of Gunshots, Haiti Installs a New Ruling Council
With that body in place, Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned and the new leaders turned to the task of establishing order in a gang-ridden country.By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega, David C. Adams and Andre Paultre
Published on : Thu Apr 25 2024
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HaitiKenyaPort-au-Prince (Haiti)United NationsHenry, Ariel
100 Pilot Whales Are Rescued After Mass Stranding in Australia
Of the 160 whales stranded near the town of Dunsborough on Thursday morning, more than 100 were returned to the ocean. Twenty-nine others, however, died on the beach.By Johnny Diaz
Published on : Thu Apr 25 2024
worldaustralia
AustraliaNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Sheppie Abramowitz, Who Advocated Relief for Refugees, Dies at 88
She helped people fleeing conflicts in Vietnam, China, Kosovo and elsewhere around the world, and established the Washington office of the International Rescue Committee.By Adam Nossiter
Published on : Thu Apr 25 2024
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CambodiaVietnamKosovoTurkeyThailandInternational Rescue CommitteeAbramowitz, SheppieAbramowitz, Morton I
Ukraine Could Use New Weapons to Hit Russian Targets in Crimea, Pentagon Says
The goal for a recent delivery of ATACMS, a coveted long-range missile system, is to put more pressure on Russian forces in eastern parts of occupied Ukraine.By Helene Cooper
Published on : Thu Apr 25 2024
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UkraineDefense DepartmentBiden, Joseph R Jr
WADA Appoints Special Prosecutor in Chinese Doping Case
The decision to review the handling of positive tests collected from 23 swimmers came after an outcry from athletes and antidoping regulators.By Michael S. Schmidt and Tariq Panja
Published on : Thu Apr 25 2024
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ChinaWorld Anti-Doping AgencyUnited States Anti-Doping Agency
What to Know About the Breakup of Scotland’s Coalition Government
The power-sharing agreement between the Scottish National Party and the Scottish Green Party ended abruptly on Thursday, marking a fresh period of turmoil for the S.N.P.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Thu Apr 25 2024
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ScotlandGreat BritainScottish National PartySturgeon, NicolaYousaf, Humza (1985- )
U.S. to Withdraw Troops From Chad, Dealing Another Blow to Africa Policy
The departure of U.S. military personnel in Chad and Niger comes as both countries are turning away from years of cooperation with the United States and forming partnerships with Russia.By Eric Schmitt
Published on : Thu Apr 25 2024
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ChadNigerUnited States Army Special Forces (Green Berets)United States Africa Command