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Syria Makes Rare Arrests of Palestinian Militant Group Leaders
The arrests marked a pendulum swing for the government. Under the Assad regime, Syria served as a base of operations for several Palestinian armed factions.
Trump Shuns Europe, and Its Defense Industry Tries to Capitalize
Europe’s weapons makers are prospering as the continent reconsiders its post-Cold War stance of favoring domestic investment over military spending.
The Landscape Is Centuries Old. The Crime Is More Modern.
In rural England, increasingly sophisticated farming equipment has become a target for thieves, adding to pressure on farming communities.
What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral Arrangements
The funeral will take place on Saturday. The process to choose his successor will come next.
For a Times Reporter Who Covered Him, Francis Was Always a Surprise
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was my pick to be elected pope. I was wrong. It was 2005, and the Argentine cardinal, a South American Jesuit known for riding the bus, ticked many of the boxes that church experts told me needed to be …
Israeli Security Chief Accuses Netanyahu of Making Improper Requests
In a scathing court affidavit, the head of the Shin Bet said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed him to spy on anti-government protesters.
¿Quién será el próximo papa? He aquí algunos posibles contendientes
Las conjeturas sobre quién será el próximo papa de la Iglesia católica romana a menudo resultan imprecisas. Antes de la elección del papa Francisco en 2013, muchas casas de apuestas ni siquiera lo contaban entre los favoritos. Esta vez, las …
It Survived for 2,000 Years, but Syria’s War Battered Palmyra
The towering stone columns of the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria rise majestically from the desert sands, lining the main avenue that once connected its temples, markets and amphitheater. Its hilltop castle still provides commanding views …
Saudi Arabia Opposed Obama’s Deal With Iran. It Supports Trump’s. Why?
The agreements are shaping up to be very similar. But Gulf support for a nuclear deal shows how much the region has changed.
Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens in Gaza, Health Ministry Says
Israel was keeping up its intense bombing campaign in the enclave, which has exacted a heavy price on civilians struggling to find safe places to shelter.