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Outside Prisons in Caracas, Venezuelans Anxiously Await Release of More Political Detainees
Venezuela’s interim government said it would release an “important number” of imprisoned people, but only nine have been confirmed freed.
Mohammed Harbi, Who Rewrote Algeria’s History, Dies at 92
He was an official in the revolutionary government, then, after the country won independence from France, was imprisoned and eventually wrote from exile.
Outside prisons in Caracas, Venezuelans anxiously await the release of more political detainees.
Prosecutor Asks for Owner of Swiss Bar Hit by Deadly Fire to Be Detained
The request came after hours of questioning of the bar’s co-owners. Some 40 people died in the fire that broke out during a New Year’s celebration.
An Up-Close Look at the Thwaites Glacier
From an icebreaker sailing near the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, our photographer has captured the many faces of the ice.
Hessy Levinsons Taft, Jewish Baby on Cover of Nazi Magazine, Dies at 91
Without her parents’ knowledge, her portrait was entered as a prank in a contest in 1935 to represent the ideal Aryan infant — and she won.
Trump Threatens to Take Greenland ‘the Hard Way’
The president continued to advance an imperialist vision of American foreign policy, where the U.S. can dominate neighboring countries “whether they like it or not.”
A Look at Iran’s Antigovernment Protests
Protests have rocked Iran in recent weeks, and the country’s supreme leader has threatened to escalate a crackdown on demonstrators. Erika Solomon, our bureau chief for Iran and Iraq, discusses what’s fueling the protests with our senior writer Katrin Bennhold.
With Missile Strike on Ukraine, Putin Delivers a Warning to Europe
A nuclear-capable missile fired into Ukraine near Poland sent a message to Europe days after its leaders agreed to postwar security guarantees, Russian analysts said.
Saudi Official Accuses U.A.E. of Helping Yemeni Separatist to Escape
Aidarous al-Zubaidi is wanted on treason charges in Yemen after he led a lightning military offensive that escalated a bitter feud between the Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Russia Says It Used Nuclear-Capable Missile to Strike Western Ukraine
The attack seemed intended to send a message to Europe as it strongly backs Kyiv in the peace talks.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows to ‘Not Back Down’ as Protests Swell
After days of fierce protest, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused protesters of trying to “please” President Trump. Iranian authorities signaled further crackdowns on the demonstrations.
Yemeni Separatists Say They Are Disbanding, but Move Is in Dispute
A delegation from the Southern Transitional Council in Riyadh announced its dissolution, but members abroad rejected the news amid fears it was not voluntary.
Pope Leo Rebukes a Spreading Global ‘Zeal for War’
The pontiff used an annual address to ambassadors to the Vatican to condemn countries that prioritized violence over diplomacy to achieve their goals.
What Is the Oreshnik Ballistic Missile Russia Used in a Strike on Ukraine?
The attack was just the second time that Moscow had launched the nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic weapon.
NASA Will Bring I.S.S. Astronauts Home Early After Medical Issue
After canceling a spacewalk planned for Thursday, the space agency’s administrator said it was erring on the side of caution and bringing a crew of four home in the coming days.
Venezuelans Decry Civilian Casualties. Pentagon Says It’s Unaware of Any.
For all Venezuelans, the nighttime raid opened a period of deep uncertainty. For the families of those killed, it meant the grim task of burying their relatives.
Iran Is Cut Off From Internet as Protests Calling for Regime Change Intensify
As protests swelled around the country, Iran’s internet was shut down, and the heads of its judiciary and its security services warned of a harsh response amid calls for “freedom, freedom.”
Trump Indicates He Will Meet Venezuela’s Machado After Offer to Give Him Her Nobel Peace Prize
President Trump indicated that he would meet the Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. Last year, she won the Nobel Peace Prize, an award he covets.