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Could the Houthis be next? Yemenis reflect on the fall of Syria’s al-Assad
Bashar al-Assad’s fall was a blow to Iran and its regional supporters, but anti-Houthi Yemenis see a rare opportunity.
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Nigeria’s celebratory ‘detty December’ turns sombre amid economic woes
Amid high inflation and soaring costs, the monthlong annual entertainment extravaganza is taking a toll on many.
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Russian attacks kill one in Ukraine, damage energy infrastructure
One killed in southern Ukraine city of Kherson as Russian missiles cause significant damage to energy infrastructure.
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Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan spark Taliban warning of retaliation
The first cross-border strike inside Afghanistan since March came after a spate of attacks by the Pakistani Taliban.
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Did artificial intelligence shape the 2024 US election?
Experts feared AI deepfakes in elections, but traditional misinformation methods like social media claims prevailed.
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Palestinian fighters blow up Israeli military vehicle in West Bank clashes
Hamas’ armed wing, Al Qassam Brigades released video of an Israeli military vehicle being attacked as clashes continue.
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Zelenskyy calls Russian Christmas Day missile and drone attack “inhumane”
A massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas morning was “inhumane,” Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said.
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Is anything open on Christmas Day? Here’s what’s open and closed.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
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Christmas for pessimists
This year, a chance encounter with a fellow pessimist helped me find some Christmas magic in the imperial capital.
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Colombia is defending its sovereignty from the power of global corporations
Anyone who cares about democracy and climate action must support them.