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Slovak Leader Visits Putin, Breaking With E.U.’s Policy of Isolation
European unity against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine suffered a new blow as Robert Fico, the leader of Slovakia, made a surprise visit to Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin on natural gas supplies and the conflict in Ukraine.
Mozambique’s Top Court Upholds Disputed Presidential Election Result
Protesters set fires on the streets across the southern African nation of Mozambique on Monday after the country’s highest court upheld the results of a contested presidential election in which the candidate from the governing party was declared the winner.
Top Arab Diplomats, in Syria Visits, Aim to Build Ties With New Leadership
Ministers from Jordan and Qatar were among the first high-ranking Arab diplomats to meet with the leader of the rebel coalition that toppled the Syrian regime, as the Arab world seeks to bring Syria back into the fold.
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With Guilty Verdicts, Rape Victim’s Ordeal in France Becomes a Message of Hope
Dozens of men who abused Gisèle Pelicot were convicted, including the man who invited them to do so: her husband of 50 years. With that, the trial that had both horrified and captivated France for almost four months ended with a victory for the woman at its center.
Putin Glosses Over Russian Setbacks, Including Syria
President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Thursday tried to paper over or shift the blame for recent setbacks at home and in the Middle East, while making a fresh appeal to Donald Trump that he was ready to talk to the U.S. president-elect “any time.”
What It Looks Like on an Island Steamrolled by a Cyclone
A visit to the Indian Ocean islands of Mayotte, which were struck by Cyclone Chido last weekend, reveals the devastating toll of the storm on an impoverished territory that belongs to France.
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Ukraine Says It Killed General Who Led Russia’s Nuclear Defense Force
Igor Kirillov, a general in charge of Russia's radioactive, chemical and biological defense forces was killed by a bomb on a Moscow street on Tuesday, in one of the most brazen assassinations since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearly three years ago.
France Rushes Aid to Mayotte, Island Territory ‘Devastated’ by Cyclone
Hundreds are feared dead after a tropical cyclone razed entire neighborhoods in Mayotte, a series of islands off the eastern coast of Africa, before unleashing its destructive force on Mozambique.
In Visit to Mountain Recently Seized in Syria, Netanyahu Vows to Keep Troops There Indefinitely
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday met with military officers in territory Israel recently took control of in Syria, and vowed that Israeli troops would remain in the country for the foreseeable future.
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Emmanuel Macron Appoints Key Ally as France’s New Prime Minister
President Emmanuel Macron of France tapped François Bayrou, a veteran centrist politician and one of his top allies, as the new prime minister, a move that few expect would stabilize the country's roiling politics.
The Syrian Upheaval Has Iranian Leaders Reeling, Too
For decades, Iran poured money and military aid into Syria, backing the Assad regime in its ambition to confront Israel. Now many Iranians are openly asking why.
Russia Hits Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure in a Renewed Assault
Russia launched a missile attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure early Friday, in an assault that President Volodymyr Zelensky described as “one of the largest strikes” on his country’s power facilities.
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The Gold Rush at the Heart of a Civil War
Famine and ethnic cleansing stalk Sudan. Yet the gold trade is booming, enriching generals and propelling the fight.
Scholz Calls for Confidence Vote, in Step Toward German Elections
Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany called for a confidence vote in Parliament on Wednesday, taking the first formal step toward disbanding the German government and leading to snap elections likely to oust him from office.
Blast in Afghanistan Kills a Taliban Leader, Khalil Haqqani
An explosion in Afghanistan’s capital on Wednesday killed a Taliban official who was a member of one of the country’s most powerful political families, government officials said. The government accused the Islamic State of being behind the attack.
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A Surprise Advance to Damascus, Captured on Video
Bashar Al-Assad’s grip over Syria was visible everywhere in the capital. It was all dismantled in less than 24 hours.
Massacre in Haiti’s Capital Leaves Nearly 200 Dead, U.N. Says
More than 180 people were killed in a massacre over the weekend in one of the poorest neighborhood’s of Haiti’s capital, the United Nation’s human rights chief said on Monday.
Ukraine Asks if Telegram, Its Favorite App, Is a Sleeper Agent
In recent months, Ukrainian officials have become more alarmed by the country’s dependence on Telegram, as worries that the app was used as a vector of disinformation and a spying tool for Russia have mushroomed.
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Syrian Rebels Storm Another Major City
Syrian rebels advanced on the city of Hama as government forces withdrew, bringing the rebels one step closer to Damascus, the capital and seat of power of President Bashar al-Assad.
Roommate Murdered Kenyan Gay Rights Activist, Court Finds
The roommate of a prominent gay activist in Kenya was convicted on Wednesday of murdering him, almost two years after the grisly killing shocked the East African nation and spread chilling fear among its gay community.
No Food, Water or Power for Opponents Hiding From Venezuelan Government
Six leading Venezuelan opposition activists and advisers have taken refuge at the Argentine diplomatic residence for eight months. Now, the police are cutting off basic services.
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South Korea’s President Backs Down From Martial Law: What to Know
President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea declared martial law on Tuesday night, accusing the opposition of “trying to overthrow the free democracy.” But about five hours later, he reversed his decision, bowing to pressure after the National Assembly unanimously passed a resolution demanding that it end.
Fighting Worsens Already Dire Conditions in Northwestern Syria
In Syria, years of war and a powerful earthquake had led to crushing poverty, displacement and breakdowns in services. But over the last several days, the region’s misery deepened.
Investigation Into Forced Adoptions From Ukraine Points Finger at Putin
President Vladimir Putin and senior Kremlin officials “intentionally and directly” authorized a program of coerced fostering and adoption of Ukrainian children during the war in Ukraine, according to a Yale University report that was released on Tuesday.
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Ukraine’s River of Anguish
Late at night, half a dozen Ukrainian infantrymen embarked on one of the most dangerous deployments of the war, a nighttime operation across the Dnipro River. A team of Times journalists observed the perilous movements.
British Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Assisted Dying in Landmark Decision
After an emotional debate, Parliament voted on Friday in favor of allowing assisted suicide for some terminally ill people in England and Wales.
Syrian Rebels Reach Outskirts of Major City in Escalating Offensive
A new rebel assault on Syrian regime forces was closing in on the major city of Aleppo, according to rebels and a war monitor. Government warplanes struck rebel territory.
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Alongside Cease-Fire in Lebanon, Israeli Forces Keep Striking in Gaza
While Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a cease-fire in Lebanon, the war in Gaza seems far from over. As the cease-fire was being finalized, the Israeli military struck dozens of sites in Gaza that it said were Hamas military structures.
Pakistan Arrests Hundreds in Crackdown on Protests Backing Ex-Leader
More than 600 people were arrested in an overnight crackdown on supporters of Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister in Islamabad, the police said on Wednesday.
Will Namibia’s Liberation Party Be the Next to Fall in Africa?
Voters in southern Africa this year have delivered blow after blow to parties that helped free their countries from colonialism. And on Wednesday, one of those parties, the South West Africa People’s Organization, or SWAPO, in Namibia is expected to face its toughest electoral test ever.
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Netanyahu Nears Decision on Cease-Fire With Hezbollah, Officials Say
Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled he is open to a cease-fire in the yearlong conflict with Hezbollah, but is seeking clearer assurances on how Israel could restart the fighting if Hezbollah breaks the truce, according to two Israeli officials.
U.K. Man Fighting for Ukraine Is Said to Be Captured in Russia
Russian forces in the country’s Kursk region have captured a British man who volunteered for the Ukrainian Army, Russia’s state news agencies reported, in what would likely be the first case of a Westerner detained on Russian soil while fighting for Ukraine.
Thousands Defy Pakistan Crackdown to Rally for Imran Khan’s Release
Thousands of supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan defied a government lockdown and violent police opposition to march to the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, on Monday evening and demand his release.
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Putin, in Threat to West, Says Russia Struck Ukraine With New Missile
President Vladimir Putin escalated a tense showdown with the West on Thursday, saying that Russia had launched a new intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine in response to Ukraine’s recent use of American and British weapons to strike deeper into Russia.
For Netanyahu, Wanted by a Landmark Warrant, a Smaller World
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has allies among the members of the International Criminal Court. But after the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court, he will have to plan his travel more carefully than before.
Brazilian Police Accuse Bolsonaro of Plotting a Coup
The Brazilian authorities announced on Thursday that they were recommending criminal charges against former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro over his role in a broad plot to cling to power after he lost the 2022 presidential election.
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Ukraine Fired U.S.-Made Missiles Into Russia for First Time, Officials Say
Ukraine’s military used American-made ballistic missiles on Tuesday to strike into Russia, according to senior U.S. and Ukrainian officials, just days after President Biden gave permission to do so.
U.S. Envoy Signals Progress in Israel-Hezbollah Talks as Fighting Intensifies
A top U.S. envoy to the Middle East on Tuesday signaled progress in negotiations between Israel and Hezbollah on a cease-fire proposal that, if agreed upon, could potentially ease hostilities in a region already on edge.
Lula Was Target of Assassination Plot, Brazilian Police Say
Brazilian authorities arrested several members of an elite Brazilian army unit on Tuesday, accusing them of planning to assassinate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2022 as part of a plot to keep the far-right incumbent president, Jair Bolsonaro, in power.
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Putin Talks With German Chancellor, Breaking Ice With the West
Olaf Scholz, Germany's leader, spoke with Vladimir Putin about ending Russia's war in Ukraine. It appears to have been the first call between Mr. Putin and a sitting leader of a large Western country since late 2022.
Gaza War Strains Europe’s Efforts at Social Cohesion
Institutions meant to promote civility, from soccer to song, have come under severe stress from rising antisemitism and anti-immigrant politics.
Elon Musk Met With Iran’s U.N. Ambassador, Iranian Officials Say
Elon Musk, a close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, met with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations in New York in a session that two Iranian officials described as a discussion of how to defuse tensions between Iran and the United States.
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Ukraine Prioritizes Security, Not Territory, as Trump Pushes Truce Talks
As Ukraine contemplates an accelerated timetable for negotiations pushed by President-elect Donald Trump, it is putting at least as much importance on obtaining security guarantees as on where an eventual cease-fire line might fall.
After Deadly Car Rampage, Chinese Officials Try to Erase Any Hint of It
Two days after the deadliest known violent attack in China in a decade, in which at least 35 people were killed when a man plowed an SUV into a crowd, officials were working to make it seem as if nothing had happened.
Notre-Dame Ready to Welcome ‘Whole World,’ Officials Say
Five years after a devastating fire, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen to the public on Dec. 7 with a globally broadcast ceremony followed by a string of Masses, concerts and other events, officials announced on Wednesday.
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Driver Rams Christmas Market in Germany, Injuring Dozens in Suspected Attack
A vehicle drove into a Christmas market in the city of Magdeburg in central Germany on Friday evening, wounding dozens of people, in what local officials said they suspected was an attack.
Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin
For decades, Russia has been trying to rebuild its influence in the Middle East. But after the rapid collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, the Kremlin is scrambling to salvage whatever it can.
Trump Is Threatening Europe With Tariffs. Is It Ready?
President-elect Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs on allies and adversaries alike have unsettled companies and governments across Europe, setting off a scramble for what they fear could be a trans-Atlantic trade war.
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The Once Booming Drug Town Going Bust Under Taliban Rule
Funding its war against the United States, the Taliban reaped millions from boom towns trading opium, heroin and meth. Victorious, the group crushed the trade, leaving ghost towns in its wake.
Russia Detains a Man It Says Killed a General on Ukraine’s Orders
The Russian authorities said on Wednesday that they had detained a suspect in the killing of a senior military officer, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, a major development in the most prominent political assassination case in the country since the start of the war in Ukraine.
Al-Assad’s Soldiers Hope for Amnesty. First, They Have to Take a Number.
Syria’s new rulers say they will spare conscripts of Bashar al-Assad and pursue those who oversaw his regime’s abuses. Hundreds are lining up to learn which promise applies to them.
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Hundreds Feared Dead After Cyclone Hits French Territory of Mayotte
Emergency workers and families on Monday desperately searched for victims after a storm devastated the French territory of Mayotte, off the eastern coast of Africa. Officials fear that hundreds or even thousands could be dead, far higher than the current confirmed toll of 14.
German Government Collapses at a Perilous Time for Europe
Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany lost a confidence vote on Monday, deepening the political turbulence in one of the continent’s most powerful economies.
Ex-Bangladeshi Leader Orchestrated Mass Disappearances, Inquiry Finds
Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, and top officials orchestrated a centralized program of enforced disappearances with thousands of likely victims, an official commission’s preliminary report said.
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How America Created the Enemy It Feared Most
The New York Times trekked into Afghanistan’s mountains to discover how America lost a valley, then a battle and finally a decades-long war.
Trump’s Middle East Adviser Pick Is a Small-Time Truck Salesman
The lore around Massad Boulos, Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law and President-elect Trump's pick for Middle East adviser, is that he is a billionaire dealmaker. Records show otherwise.
In Milei’s Argentina, Economic Albatross Is Tamed but Life Is Much Harder
A year after becoming president, Javier Milei has been praised inside and outside Argentina for reining in galloping inflation. But his economic policies have inflicted widespread hardship.
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12 Days That Changed Syria: The Rebel Offensive in Visuals
In just two weeks, rebel forces tore across Syria, shattering the stalemate left by more than a decade of civil war and bringing an end to more than five decades of brutal rule by the Assad dynasty. Here’s how it unfolded.
Netanyahu Finally Takes the Stand in His Corruption Trial
Eight years after the police started investigating him and four years after his trial began, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, took the stand for the first time to respond to accusations of corruption that have defined and disrupted Israeli public life for nearly a decade.
Rage Grows Over a Spate of Brutal Murders of Women in Kenya
In Kenya, almost 100 women have been killed in the span of three months, the police say. Rights groups want President William Ruto to declare femicide a national crisis.
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Syrian Rebels Push South, Edging Closer to Damascus
Syrian rebels pushed south on Friday toward the major city of Homs, edging another step closer to the capital, Damascus, in their dramatic offensive. Government forces scrambled to stop the rapid advance.
As Trump Threatens Tariffs, Europe and South America Strengthen Ties
The European Union reached a major trade agreement on Friday with four South American countries, establishing one of the largest trade zones in the world. The deal concludes negotiations that took on new urgency as President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on some of the world’s largest economies.
As India-Bangladesh Tensions Rise, So Do Fears of Tit-for-Tat Violence
A diplomatic dispute over claims of persecution of Bangladeshi Hindus led relations between India and neighboring Bangladesh to a perilous new low this week and threatens to upend Bangladesh’s interim government.
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Lawmakers Move to Impeach South Korean Leader After Failed Martial Law Bid
Emboldened by their forceful rejection of military rule, members of South Korea’s political opposition moved on Wednesday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, after his abrupt declaration of martial law failed spectacularly.
Iran Releases Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Laureate, From Prison for 21 Days
Prosecutors in Iran have agreed to allow Narges Mohammadi, the jailed activist and Nobel laureate, to leave prison for 21 days to recover from surgery, her foundation said on Wednesday.
Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Government Stronghold
Syrian rebels battled pro-government forces on Wednesday on the outskirts of Hama, a major city in western Syria where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.
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Russian Warplanes Join Strikes Against Rebels in Syria
Russian and Syrian fighter jets struck targets across territory seized by rebels in northwestern Syria on Monday, according to Syrian state media and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The forceful response made clear that Russia, one of Bashar al-Assad’s staunchest allies, intended to keep supporting him.
Clashes at Soccer Match Kill Dozens in Guinea
At least 56 people were killed on Sunday in a crush of bodies and a clash with the police at a soccer match in Guinea, according to the country’s military government and accounts spectators posted on social media.
France’s Opposition Parties Call for No-Confidence Vote Over Budget Bill
Prime Minister Michel Barnier pushed a budget bill through the lower house of Parliament without a vote on Monday — a risky move that sets the stage for a no-confidence motion this week that could topple the government.
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Russia Launches Huge Bombardment of Ukraine and Signals More to Come
Russia attacked Ukrainian energy infrastructure with missiles and drones on Thursday, in what President Vladimir Putin said was retaliation for Kyiv’s hitting Russian territory with long-range American missiles.
Australia Has Barred Everyone Under 16 From Social Media. Will It Work?
The law sets a minimum age for users of platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X. How the restriction will be enforced online remains an open question.
These Exams Mean Everything in India. Thieves See a Gold Mine.
In a country where government jobs are highly coveted, the tests that govern hiring are a lucrative target for criminal gangs.
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Russia Says Ukraine Struck Inside its Territory with U.S.-Made Missiles, Again
Russia said on Tuesday that Ukraine had struck its territory again with U.S.-supplied missiles, just as the Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia had unleashed an immense air assault overnight that involved nearly 200 drones.
Mexico’s President Raises Prospect of Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods
Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, hit back on Tuesday morning at President-elect Trump’s vow to impose 25 percent tariffs on all products coming into the United States from Mexico, signaling that her country was prepared to respond with retaliatory tariffs of its own.
Pakistan Deploys Army in Its Capital as Protesters and Police Clash
Pakistan deployed its army in the nation’s capital on Tuesday with orders to shoot protesters if necessary, as deadly clashes escalated between the police and supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
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Terms of Proposed Lebanon Cease-Fire Begin to Take Shape, Officials Say
After weeks of deadly Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and punishing combat between Israeli forces and the Hezbollah militant group, the contours of a potential cease-fire agreement appear to be taking shape, according to several regional and U.S. officials briefed on the ongoing diplomacy.
Ukraine Cancels Parliament Session, Citing a Warning Over a Missile Attack
Ukraine’s Parliament canceled a session on Friday over a warning that Russia could target the building in an attack with a missile that Ukraine’s air defenses cannot shoot down, lawmakers said.
South Africa’s A.N.C. Rejects Jacob Zuma’s Appeal Against His Expulsion
South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress, affirmed its decision to expel its former leader Jacob Zuma on Friday, rejecting his efforts to remain in the party.
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Biden Agrees to Supply Ukraine With Anti-Personnel Mines
The Biden administration has approved supplying Ukraine with American anti-personnel mines to bolster defenses against Russian attacks, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday.
U.S. Vetoes Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N. Security Council
The United States on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, where fighting has entered a 14th month.
Ugandan Opposition Leader Who Was ‘Kidnapped’ in Kenya Turns Up in Court
A prominent Ugandan opposition figure who disappeared last week while in neighboring Kenya surfaced on Wednesday in a military court back home, where he was charged with security-related offenses, his wife and Ugandan officials said.
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Freed From Restraints, Ukraine Is Poised to Strike Into Russia
Following a decision by the Biden administration to allow long-range strikes inside Russia using American-provided missiles, Ukrainian politicians suggested that the first launches would come soon and without warning.
Nearly 100 Aid Trucks in Gaza Convoy Are Lost to Looters, U.N. Agency Says
A large convoy of trucks carrying aid was “violently looted” in the Gaza Strip over the weekend and its drivers forced at gunpoint to unload supplies, the main United Nations agency that helps Palestinians said, calling it one of the worst such incidents of the war.
Freedom for Scores of Venezuelan Prisoners Detained After Disputed Election
Nearly three months after Venezuela’s authoritarian government arrested roughly 2,000 people in a crackdown following a disputed presidential election, officials have announced plans to release more than 200 prisoners.
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Investigators Assess if Netanyahu’s Aides Forged Oct. 7 Phone Records
Aides to Benjamin Netanyahu are under investigation over accusations of leaks, record-doctoring and intimidation. The Israeli prime minister’s office denies the claims.
Suicide Bomber in Brazil’s Capital Rattles Nation Ahead of Global Summit
The explosions that shook Brazil’s capital on Wednesday evening and prompted an evacuation were an act of terrorism by a lone attacker who sought to violently disrupt democracy, police officials said on Thursday.
Pope Francis Wants to Save the Environment. He Can Start With a Tree.
Environmentalists have called on the pope to halt the chopping down of a tree destined for St. Peter’s Square this Christmas, but the town providing the tree says it was doomed anyway.
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Russian Doctor, Accused of Antiwar Stance, Is Jailed After Child’s Testimony
A 68-year-old Russian doctor was convicted on Tuesday and sentenced to five and a half years in prison, according to her legal team, on accusations that she told a young boy during a medical appointment that his father, who was killed while fighting in Ukraine, deserved to die.
Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over U.K. Church Abuse Scandal
Justin Welby, the leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, announced his resignation days after a report found he had taken insufficient action over claims of abuse.
Its Birthrate Falling, Russia Targets Child-Free Lifestyles
Russian lawmakers on Tuesday voted to ban the advocacy of child-free lifestyles, in a move that is part of a broader effort by the Kremlin to reverse a falling birthrate and promote the country as a bastion of traditional values that is battling a decadent West.
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