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Probe Points to Russian Air Defenses Causing Azerbaijan Airlines Crash
The plane was diverted from Russia and had its GPS jammed before crashing in Kazakhstan, killing 38.
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He led Time Warner, Citigroup and the Los Angeles Clippers through difficult periods.
Russia-Linked Tanker Detained After More Undersea Baltic Cables Cut
Finland’s leaders called for more NATO protection against alleged Russian sabotage on critical infrastructure.
Israel Ramps Up Strikes on Houthis, Targeting Yemen Airport, Power Stations
The Israeli military said the airstrikes targeted infrastructure that the Houthis have used to bring Iranian weapons and officials into…
Peter Teeley, Who Coined the Term ‘Voodoo Economics,’ Dies at 84
He gave George H.W. Bush the phrase to level against Ronald Reagan—and ended up with a phrase that remains a…
Deadly Ambush, Protests Challenge Syrian Leaders’ New Power
After a period of celebration over the fall of the Assad regime, old sectarian and political divisions have reasserted themselves.
Israel’s Military Victories Bring Diplomatic Setbacks
Despite criticism over conduct of Gaza war, some see new opportunities.
2024 Was a Bad Year for the World’s Autocrats
Regimes fell in Syria and Bangladesh, marking unexpected defeats against a rising tide of authoritarianism in the world.
