With al-Assad Gone, Syrians Search Prisons for Traces of Their Loved Ones
Guided by cellphone flashlights, relatives searched a notorious lockup in Damascus for traces of loved ones who were snatched during…
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Health Protections for Migrant Children in Custody Are Set to Expire
A 2022 legal settlement established requirements to protect the health of minors detained at segments of the southern border. It…
Macron Appoints François Bayrou as France’s New Prime Minister
François Bayrou, a centrist politician, will now become the fourth prime minister in a year, a record for France.
Turkey Emerges as a Big Winner in the Wake of al-Assad’s Ouster
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had long worked with the rebels who overtook Damascus. His influence over Syria is now likely…
Prince Andrew’s Links to Chinese Spy Suspect Revealed by U.K. Court
A London immigration court upheld a ban on a Chinese citizen described as a “close confidant” of the prince’s, on…
Rebel Group’s Terrorist Label Could Hinder Efforts to Aid Syria
The United States and others call Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, now taking power in Syria, a terrorist group, blocking funding and…
Iranians Confront Their Leaders Over Syria Debacle
For decades, Iran poured money and military aid into Syria, backing the Assad regime in its ambition to confront Israel….
What ‘Wicked’ Has to Say About Our Current Political Moment
By breaking the story into two movies, the emphasis in “Part One” shifts to a nation’s potential decline into authoritarianism….
What ‘Wicked’ Has to Say About Our Current Political Moment
By breaking the story into two movies, the emphasis in “Part One” shifts to a nation’s potential decline into authoritarianism….
Uber and Lyft Found a Loophole in a Driver Pay Law. Drivers Pushed Back.
As ride-hailing companies and labor unions each push New York City to amend its rules, drivers hurt by widespread app…