With rebels closing in on Damascus, President Bashar al-Assad sought help from his backers in Russia and Iran, and came…
Pressure Mounts on Syria’s Assad as Rebels Threaten Damascus From South and North
Rebel gains have left foreign powers scrambling to secure their interests while President Bashar al-Assad faces his most precarious position…
South Korean President Avoids Impeachment as Allies Boycott Vote
Opposition lawmakers plan to try a second time to oust Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law.
Notre Dame Cathedral Is Reborn in a Darkened World
A host of global figures, including President-elect Donald Trump, are scheduled to pay homage to the church in a reopening…
Retreat of Syrian Forces Threatens ‘Saigon Moment’ for Russia
Moscow’s support for the Assad regime has helped it project power throughout the region.
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A Stanford student and a Uyghur activist are among those who waged a long battle to get attention from Washington…
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S.Korean President Apologizes—and Vows to ‘Never’ Declare Martial Order Again
Yoon Suk Yeol said his imposition of emergency powers was made out of desperation.
