Former Syrian Officials Found Guilty in Torture of Pro-Democracy Protesters
The case against the two men, who have been living in Austria since 2015, was one of the first that…
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Khamenei’s Burial Was Delayed, Breaking With Islamic Custom
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remains were preserved for months, according to Iran’s government. Some Islamic scholars say it was a political…
Sites That Report Venezuela’s Missing Rise Far From Quake Zone
Despite problems like duplicate submissions, tallies gathered by the websites have been cited by news organizations and critics of the…
How Manchester’s Bee Buses and Trams Helped Fuel Andy Burnham’s Rise
Andy Burnham brought Greater Manchester’s public transit back under public control, making buses more frequent and capping fares.
The Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran’s new leaders are commemorating Ayatollah Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war against the…
Khamenei’s funeral draws mourners from across Iran’s regional network.
From Lebanon to cities across Pakistan, gatherings and marches are expected to show his reach.
China Test Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile in the Pacific
China’s firing of a submarine-launched missile came as Australia secured more defense deals with Pacific Island nations. Countries expressed concern…
Comcast Adds Heft With Sky’s Deal for British Broadcaster ITV
The $2.1 billion purchase would combine two major British media outlets and help the Comcast-owned Sky compete with streaming giants.
As Mourners for Khamenei Descend on Tehran, Many Residents Take Flight
Some residents have escaped the city and posted photos of their getaways on social media — a reminder that not…