A Mexican Mayor’s Odyssey: From Undocumented Migrant to Cartel Target

A former undocumented resident of California who now runs a town in Mexico, Crispín Agustín Mendoza has survived one assassination attempt. But he says, “I have to learn how to survive.”

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Holiday Briefing: Welcome to 2025

Plus, you shared the New Year’s resolutions that stuck.

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Dada Masilo, Who Fused Ballet With African Dance, Dies at 39

Ms. Masilo, a South African dancer and choreographer, was known as a fearless creative who brought African dance styles to traditional pieces like “Swan Lake.”

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Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency Over Rising Crime

To curb gang killings and a rise in homicides, the measure empowers the military to make arrests and allows the authorities to enter suspects’ homes without warrants and deny them bail.

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Tuesday Briefing: Remembering Jimmy Carter

Plus, the best of 2024.

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China Hacked Treasury Dept. in ‘Major Incident,’ U.S. Says

The department notified lawmakers of the breach, which it said was linked to a state-sponsored actor in China.

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Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President, Is Dead at 100

Rising from Georgia farmland to the White House, he oversaw the historic Camp David peace accords, but his one-term presidency was waylaid by troubles at home and abroad.

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Monday Briefing: A Plane Crash in South Korea killed 179

Plus, Falun Gong’s money engine.

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Bird Strikes Are a Common Problem for Flights

It is not uncommon for planes to strike wildlife, but most episodes don’t result in deaths or serious injuries.

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Live Updates: Jeju Air Flight Crashes in South Korea, Killing Many

The passenger plane was landing when it went off the runway in Muan. The flight came from Bangkok and was carrying 181 people.

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Plane Crash in South Korea

The plane was trying to land when the accident happened, according to local news reports, which said that 181 people were on board.

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Netanyahu to Have Prostate Removal Surgery

The prime minister was diagnosed with an infection from a “benign enlargement of his prostate.”

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Elon Musk Doubles Down on Support for German Far-Right AfD

The world’s richest man, a key adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, ridicules critics over his backing of the German extremist party, as Germany prepares for elections.

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Takeaways From a Times Correspondent’s Return to Afghanistan

Here’s what he found.

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Trucks Carrying Aid Finally Reach Sudan’s War-Torn Capital Region

After 20 months of war, and three months of negotiations with the warring sides, a bit of relief arrives for some of the hundreds of thousands of people facing famine.

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10 Years After Obama’s Opening to Cuba, Despair Replaces Hope

A decade since the United States and Cuba restored diplomatic relations — which many believed would transform the island — Cuba is in its worst crisis since Fidel Castro took power.

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Kazakhstan Plane Crash Survivors Describe Chaos on Azerbaijan Airlines Flight

Flight attendants and a passengers described the moments before an Azerbaijan Airlines flight went down in Kazakhstan, killing dozens.

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Trump Wants U.S. Control of the Panama Canal. Here’s Three Things to Know.

Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision.

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Holiday Briefing: A Day to Celebrate

A special edition for a special day.

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Mozambique Unrest: What to Know

More than 250 people have died in this southern African nation as protesters disputing the results of the presidential election clash with the police and military.

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Hanukkah in Pictures: Keeping the Flame Alive

Jews around the globe lit the first of eight candles on Wednesday and came together to celebrate and reflect on their history.

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Thursday Briefing: Rebel Factions Try to Unite Syria

Plus, “Squid Game” returns.

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Famine Warning for Northern Gaza Draws U.S. Rebuke and Raises Questions

The dispute highlights the difficulties with data collection in Gaza that have hampered humanitarian efforts since the war began.

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21 Dead as Mozambique Erupts in Violence Over Election Ruling

A ruling on Monday confirming that Daniel Chapo had won a disputed election has sparked protests and violence.

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Armed Attack at Haiti Hospital Kills at Least 3

Two journalists and a police officer died and at least seven others were wounded in the shooting before the reopening of a hospital wing in Port-au-Prince.

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Syrians in Christian Neighborhoods Protest After Christmas Tree Is Burned

The protests in Damascus broke out after footage circulated online of an artificial Christmas tree on fire in a mostly Christian town as masked men stand around it.

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Sophie Hediger, Olympic Snowboarder From Switzerland, Dies in Avalanche

Sophie Hediger, who competed in the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, died in an avalanche in Arosa, Switzerland, according to the police and the Swiss ski federation.

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Tuesday Briefing: The Matt Gaetz Report is Out

Plus, celebrating “Chrismukkah.”

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Netanyahu Signals Progress on Hostage Deal but Won’t Give Timeline

While pledging to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza by any means necessary, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said of the cease-fire talks with Hamas: “I don’t know how long it will take.”

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French President Emmanuel Macron Appoints New Cabinet After Previous Government’s Collapse

President Emmanuel Macron named the choices less than three weeks after the previous government collapsed. He had already picked François Bayrou as prime minister.

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‘I Was Destroyed by It’: 4 Men on Abuse at Ireland’s Catholic Schools

After decades of silence, dozens of older men are talking about the sexual abuse they suffered at schools run by religious orders. We spoke to four of them.

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Surfers Return for Rare Big Wave Contest in Hawaii

The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is held only when conditions are just right. The 45 invited surfers had less than 48 hours to arrive on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, on Sunday.

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Monday Briefing: Al-Assad’s Final Days in Power

Plus, parody as protest in South Korea.

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Niger Buckles Under Relentless Jihadist Fire

In the West African nation of Niger, killings by insurgents have surged since the military seized power in a coup, expelled U.S. and European troops and stopped negotiations with Islamist groups.

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Iran’s Energy Crisis Hits ‘Dire’ Point as Industries Are Forced to Shut Down

Although Iran has one of the biggest supplies of natural gas and crude oil in the world, it finds itself in a full blown energy emergency, coming just as it also suffers major geopolitical setbacks.

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Inside the Final Days of the Assad Regime in Syria

President Bashar al-Assad, who wielded fear and force over Syria for more than two decades, fled the country under the cover of night — and a fake political address.

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Germany Bulked Up Christmas Market Security. An Attack Still Happened.

The latest deadly assault on a beloved German tradition illustrates the challenge of holiday safety.

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Five Books That Explain the Chaos of 2024

And one to read for fun.

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Peter Mandelson to Be Named UK Ambassador to US

The veteran Labour lawmaker chosen by Prime Minister Keir Starmer has experience in trade policy and business and was once nicknamed “the Prince of Darkness” for his political tactics.

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51 Men Guilty in Rape Trial That Horrified France

Dominique Pelicot, who admitted to drugging and raping his wife for almost a decade and to inviting dozens of strangers to join him, was convicted on Thursday of aggravated rape and other charges and was sentenced to the maximum 20 years in prison. The court also convicted the 50 other defendants, most of them on rape charges. Catherine Porter, a New York Times reporter, followed the four-month trial and reports from Avignon.

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Friday Briefing: 51 Men Convicted in French Rape Trial

Plus, the year in viral moments.

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A Timeline of Dominique Pelicot’s Rape Trial in France

The trial of Dominique Pelicot for raping and drugging his wife, Gisèle, is about to reach a verdict. Here’s how the events unfolded.

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Google Street View Captures a Man Loading a Bag Into a Trunk. Arrests Follow.

The image, from northern Spain, showed a man with a white bag in the trunk of a car. The National Police said it helped them solve a missing-person case.

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Wednesday Briefing: Russia Arrests a Suspected Assassin

Plus, the big stories of 2024 through our photographers’ eyes.

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Video Captures Blast That Killed Russian General Igor Kirillov

A video clip that recorded the assassination of Igor Kirillov, a high-ranking general, gives a few clues about the power and the placement of the explosive device.

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Why Optimism for a Cease-Fire in Gaza Is Rising

The pace of peace talks has picked up, pushed by multiple factors, including wars in Lebanon and Syria that have seriously weakened Hamas’s allies, and election victory of Donald J. Trump.

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Syrian Rebel Leader Calls for Lifting of Sanctions, as Assad Defends Exit

Ahmed al-Shara urged nations to remove sanctions from Syria and the terrorism designation from his group so Syria could rebuild. Bashar al-Assad also gave his first account of fleeing to Russia.

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Tuesday Briefing: Syria’s New Leader Calls for Lifting Sanctions

Plus, the breakout stars of 2024.

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Putin Stays Silent on Syria in Meeting With Russia’s Military

In an hourlong televised meeting with his top military brass, Vladimir Putin left Syria unmentioned and made it clear that winning in Ukraine was his top priority.

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What to Know About the Collapse of Germany’s Government, and What’s Next

Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in the German Parliament, ending the unpopular three-party coalition government he has led since 2021.

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‘Bali Nine’ Drug Smugglers Return to Australia

The men were the last Australians still imprisoned in Indonesia for trying to smuggle heroin in 2005, in a case that became a diplomatic flashpoint between the countries.

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Myanmar’s War Has Pushed Doctors and Nurses Into Prostitution

Nearly four years into a grinding civil conflict, the economy is in ruins, and people — even professionals with degrees — are desperate.

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Monday Briefing: South Korea’s Power Vacuum

Plus, how travel benefits us.

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Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Envoy, Says His Impatience Nudged Japan Forward

In a society used to quiet consensus-building, Tokyo has made bold changes to its defense policy. “Did I contribute to that?” Mr. Emanuel asked. “Uh, yeah.”

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Hezbollah Loses Supply Route Through Syria, in Blow to It and Iran

The militant group’s leader admits that the toppling of Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, cut off an important land route from Iran.

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The Impeachment of South Korea’s President, Explained

In its second attempt, the National Assembly moved to force President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. But the troubles for him and his country are far from over.

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Argentina’s President Receives Italian Citizenship, Angering Law’s Critics

Javier Milei is proud of his Italian ancestry and has tried to bolster ties with Italy’s conservative prime minister. But his new passport angered critics of Italy’s rules on citizenship.

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Live Updates: South Korea’s President Impeached Over Martial Law Crisis

President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Dec. 3 and plunged South Korea into political turmoil. Some members of Mr. Yoon’s own party helped pass the motion to impeach.

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South Korea’s President Faces New Impeachment Vote

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s ruling party blocked the opposition’s first attempt a week ago after his short-lived attempt to declare martial law.

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Joy Buoys Syria’s First Friday Prayers Since Assad Ouster, but Hardships Loom

In an impoverished, war-ravaged country, the first prayers after the fall of a brutal regime drew jubilant crowds, even in areas seen as regime strongholds.

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Chinese-Flagged Ship Suspected of Cutting Cables Remains Halted Weeks Later

After fiber-optic cables under the Baltic Sea were cut last month, European officials hurried to stop the Yi Peng 3. It’s still at anchor there, with no update on three nations’ investigation.

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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 even contact with the group. Experts say that should change.

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Russian Navy Ships Have Left Key Syrian Port

Satellite images from last week and this week show that naval vessels docked at the port city of Tartus have left. According to marine tracking data, no cargo ships have entered or left Tartus since Monday.

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Could Cats Become a Vector for Bird Flu?

A new study highlights the need for public health officials to ramp up bird flu surveillance in our feline companions.

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Wednesday Briefing: A Wave of Post-Assad Attacks

Plus, how Netflix brought a magical town to life.

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Cyclist Rohan Dennis Pleads Guilty in Death of Wife Melissa Hoskins, Fellow Olympian

Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty this week to a lesser charge in the death of Melissa Hoskins last year, after he drove with her on the hood of a vehicle, the authorities said.

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Monarch Butterflies Are Recommended for Protected Status in U.S.

They would become the most commonly seen species to receive federal protection if the proposal is adopted.

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U.S. Scrambles to Navigate Perils of a New Syria

The Biden administration is relying on Turkey to convey messages to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which toppled Bashar al-Assad but is designated by the U.S. as a terrorist organization.

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Israel-Hamas Truce Talks Gain Steam, Officials Say

While a deal was not yet in hand, a crack in the stalemate comes after Israel and Hezbollah reached its own truce and President-elect Donald J. Trump ratcheted up the pressure for an agreement.

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Tuesday Briefing: Syrian Rebels Rush to Establish Order

Plus, a lawsuit for trans rights in China.

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What Happens to Syria’s Chemical Weapons Arsenal After al-Assad’s Ouster?

While experts believe that Syria has retained some stocks of chemical weapons, their quantities likely have been depleted and it would be hard for rogue actors to use them.

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Israel Enters Demilitarized Buffer Zone in Golan Heights

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With Pageantry and Dignitaries, France Unveils a Reborn Notre-Dame

Five years after a ruinous fire, the reopening of the cathedral restored it in full glory to the Paris skyline and delivered a much-needed morale boost for France.

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In Romanian Village, Anger Fuels Support for Ultranationalist ‘Messiah’

A presidential election has been called off, but the discontent that propelled the surging campaign of a rightist firebrand rages on.

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Leader of Syria’s Resurgent Rebels Lays Out Strategy to Oust Assad

In an interview, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the Islamist rebel heading an offensive moving toward Damascus, said the operation was a long time coming.

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What to Know About Ghana’s Election

Ghanaians voting on Saturday are confronted with a choice familiar to Americans: Return a one-term former president to office, or promote the vice president, at a time when anger over the economy is widespread.

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A Spate of Vandalism Rattled Estonia. Russia Was to Blame, Officials Say.

Several people were convicted in connection with small acts of vandalism carried out at the behest of Russia’s military intelligence service, prosecutors announced Thursday.

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Emmanuel Macron Says He Won’t Resign France’s Presidency

A day after his chosen prime minister was forced to resign, President Emmanuel Macron denounced his political opponents.

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Friday Briefing: Syrian Rebels Storm Another City

Plus, a celebration of art in Dakar.

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For Opponents Hiding from Venezuelan Government, No Food, Water or Power

Six leading 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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Mexican Authorities Seize 20 Million Doses of Fentanyl in Record Haul

The operation comes after President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened tariffs on Mexico if the country did not crack down on fentanyl.

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Thursday Briefing: An Impeachment Motion in South Korea

Plus, what’s your favorite holiday tradition?

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Biden Hopes Train Project in Angola Defines Africa Legacy

In his last announced trip abroad as president, Mr. Biden relished touring a U.S.-financed train line in Angola intended to transport goods and critical minerals to port.

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Italian Sentenced in Killing of Ex-Girlfriend, Giulia Cecchettin

The killing ignited national outrage and provoked calls for stronger measures to protect women.

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Wednesday Briefing: A Brief Martial Law in South Korea

Plus, become a gladiator for a day.

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NATO Chief Urges More Weapons for Ukraine Ahead of Any Peace Talks

Mark Rutte said it was up to Ukraine to decide when it was ready to begin negotiations with Russia — and that the West should help strengthen Kyiv’s position beforehand.

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Tuesday Briefing: A Presidential Pardon

Plus, Free North Korea Radio.

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What’s Behind the Protests in Georgia?

For days, pro-Western Georgians have clashed with police over the government’s plan to suspend plans for European Union membership.

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Maternity Leave and Ongoing Consent: New Rights for Belgium’s Sex Workers

A groundbreaking law, which gives some sex workers greater labor protections and social benefits than similar legislation elsewhere in the world, in now in effect in the European country.

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Hezbollah and Israel Trade Fire, Further Testing Cease-Fire

Both sides have accused each other of violating the deal; Hezbollah fired into Israel for the first time since the truce took effect, and Israel responded with airstrikes.

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Clashes at Soccer Match Kill Dozens in Guinea

It was unclear on Sunday how many people were killed, but at least one estimate neared 100 people.

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Syria’s Rebels Struck When Assad’s Allies Were Weakened and Distracted

Diminished support for the Syrian government from Iran, Hezbollah and Russia enabled opposition forces to take the initiative and seize new territory.

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Stowaway on Flight to Paris Disrupts a Return Flight to New York

The same passenger who stowed away on a Delta Air Lines flight to Paris caused a disturbance on a flight to New York on Saturday, an aviation official said.

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