World
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Georgia’s Ruling Party Secures a Contentious Foreign-Agent Law
The Parliament, controlled by the Georgian Dream party, overrode a presidential veto of a bill critics say could undermine the…
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Pope Issues Apology After Reports That He Used Offensive Slang Word
Francis’ remark, referring to gay men, came during what was supposed to be a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops last…
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Congestion Pricing Could Bring Cleaner Air. But Maybe Not for Everyone.
Officials expect New York City’s new tolling system to reduce air pollution, as well as carbon emissions. The impact may…
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A Deadline Approaches on a Campaign Against Plastic Waste
The New York State Legislature is reviewing a bill that could reduce the state’s use of plastic packaging by a…
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Calls Mount to Let Ukraine Strike Russia With Western Weapons
The U.S. and other allies have banned Ukraine from firing Western weapons into Russia. Kyiv says that has handcuffed its…
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World Leaders Denounce Deadly Strike in Rafah
An Israeli airstrike on the southern Gaza city of Rafah that killed dozens of displaced Palestinians drew widespread international condemnation…
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Why Lawmakers Are Brawling and People Are Protesting in Taiwan
Supporters of President Lai Ching-te are protesting legislative amendments introduced by the opposition that would limit his authority.
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What We Know About the Papua New Guinea Landslide
Nearly five days after the disaster hit a remote section of the country, officials have started evacuating residents. But the…
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War-Weary Iraqis Feel for Gaza, but Fear Spread of the Conflict
Iraqis want to help Palestinians but say they are still recovering from their own wars and fear playing host to…
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Cyclone Remal Tears Through India and Bangladesh, Killing at Least 23
The storm, the first of the season, hit the South Asian countries after weeks of intense heat. Millions were left…