World
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Israel’s Claim of Killing ‘Half’ of Hezbollah Commanders in Southern Lebanon Draws Skepticism
Israel’s defense minister has said that the country’s military has eliminated half of Hezbollah’s commanders in southern Lebanon. But analysts…
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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…
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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…
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29 Pilot Whales Die After Mass Stranding on Australian Beach
Of the 160 whales stranded near the town of Dunsborough on Thursday morning, more than 100 were saved and returned…
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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…
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Heavy Rains and Floods Sweep Cities Across East Africa
Torrential downpours have submerged homes and farms in Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi, and more rain is expected.
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Ukraine Could Use New Weapons to Hit Russian Targets in Crimea, Pentagon Says
The goal for a recent delivery of the coveted long-range missile system is to put more pressure on Russian forces…
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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…
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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…
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What Columbia Should Have Learned From the Protests of 1968
Sending in the police to arrest students only inflamed tensions on campus then. Why would this time be different?