New Cease-Fire Begins in Syria, but Violations Are Reported Within Hours
New Cease-Fire Begins in Syria, but Violations Are Reported Within Hours
Many previous cease-fire agreements have failed, but the dynamics have changed since pro-government forces fully retook Aleppo.
Evacuation Effort in Aleppo Restarts
Evacuation Effort in Aleppo Restarts
Hundreds of families gathered in the rebel enclave of the Syrian city to be picked up. Later Thursday, the first wave had reached the government-held side.
With Idols in Ranks, South Korean Army Steps to a K-Pop Beat
With Idols in Ranks, South Korean Army Steps to a K-Pop Beat
Military service is compulsory for young men, even celebrities, who perform in military bands and at an annual promotional festival.
A New Weapon in Russia’s Arsenal, and It’s Inflatable
A New Weapon in Russia’s Arsenal, and It’s Inflatable
The Russian military is using life-size decoy tanks, jets and missile launchers for disguise and deception.
U.S. Election Cycle Offers Kremlin a Window of Opportunity in Syria
U.S. Election Cycle Offers Kremlin a Window of Opportunity in Syria
President Vladimir V. Putin, analysts say, is advancing goals in the Syrian conflict while President Obama is on the way out and his replacement is undetermined.
Russia Rejects U.S. Demands for Resumption of Syria Cease-Fire
Russia Rejects U.S. Demands for Resumption of Syria Cease-Fire
Moscow offered a 48-hour “pause” in fighting, far less than the minimum of seven days the Americans have demanded.
India Claims ‘Surgical Strikes’ in Pakistani-Controlled Kashmir
India Claims ‘Surgical Strikes’ in Pakistani-Controlled Kashmir
Pakistan played down the early morning operation, which it said killed two of its soldiers and wounded nine, but vowed a forceful response if it was repeated.
The Interpreter: Russia’s Brutal Bombing of Aleppo May Be Calculated, and It May Be Working
The Interpreter: Russia’s Brutal Bombing of Aleppo May Be Calculated, and It May Be Working
Many analysts say Russia and the Syrian government could be massacring civilians as part of a strategy with aims beyond just one city.
Behind the Scenes With Shimon Peres
Behind the Scenes With Shimon Peres
In 2013, the photographer Lynsey Addario accompanied Mr. Peres, then the president of Israel and one of the world’s oldest sitting leaders, for a day just before he turned 90.
After Five Decades of War, Colombia Signs Peace Agreement With Rebels
After Five Decades of War, Colombia Signs Peace Agreement With Rebels
The government on Monday ended a war with the FARC rebels, ending a conflict that killed as many as 220,000 people and displaced more than 5 million.
For Taiwan, Google Images of Disputed Island Are Too Clear
For Taiwan, Google Images of Disputed Island Are Too Clear
Taiwan made an unusual request to blur pictures of what appear to be new military installations on an island in the South China Sea claimed by four countries.
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