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‘Cold is death.’ For Gazans in flimsy tents, a winter of sorrow and loss.For Palestinian families forced from their homes by 15 months of war, the temporary shelters they have constructed are no match for Gaza’s winter. Infants are especially vulnerable.
War shut down Sudan’s universities. But its students refused to give up.Sudan’s civil war has dealt a catastrophic blow to the country’s universities, forcing many students to continue their education abroad.
Difference MakerThe ‘Repair Café’ movement has become a powerful force for a fix-it cultureThe “Repair Café” movement has spread to more than 40 countries across six continents, with nearly 3,200 Repair Cafés in operation.
Justin Trudeau is out. For Canadians, it’s not really a surprise.Much of the world still sees Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as a force for progress. But Canadians had anticipated his resignation for quite some time.
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Can an unlikely love story overcome divisions in Colombia?In Colombia, one couple’s love, across a political divide, offers hope for broader national reconciliation.
In pursuit of a modern capital, Ethiopian leader razes historyEthiopia’s government is razing entire neighborhoods in Addis Ababa in the name of urban transformation, provoking dismay among many residents.
First LookUkraine presses new attacks in Russia’s Kursk regionBoth Russian and Ukrainian official confirmed the fresh offensive into the Kursk region on Sunday. The Defense Ministry in Moscow said that Russian forces had pushed back Ukrainian troops, though online bloggers said Moscow faced major pressure.
In Kenya, community health volunteers fight for pay and statusCommunity health workers are hailed as a cost-effective way to plug gaps in health care systems. Now they are fighting for their own rights.
Difference MakerGun violence took their sons. Now these moms help others navigate grief.Losing someone to gun violence can leave loved ones despondent. But the force of that sadness can also be channeled into supporting others.
First LookIn the shadow of a massive blackout, Jenniffer González is Puerto Rico’s new governorJenniffer González Colón took office Jan. 2 as Puerto Rico’s new governor, securing a historic third consecutive term for the pro-statehood New Progressive Party. Ms. González faces a crumbling power grid, recent blackouts, and a feeble, debt-ridden economy.
First LookWill South Korea's President face detention? Unpacking the martial law allegations.A South Korean court issued warrants Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office and residence over allegations of rebellion in connection with his short-lived declaration of martial law.
Israel has a Houthi missile problem. It’s stuck finding a solution.For more than a year, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have launched long-distance missile and drone attacks on Israel and Red Sea shipping. After Israel largely subdued its Iran-allied enemies closer at hand, it is struggling to deter the Houthis on its own.
How one border community shows goodwill toward migrants this holiday seasonAs President-elect Trump promises mass deportations, one binational humanitarian group at the U.S.-Mexico border turns the Christmas season into a present-day parable of charity and acceptance.
Ukrainian chefs rediscover their country’s cuisine – after Soviets tried to destroy itUkrainians are uncovering their country’s culinary history – and how its distinctive features were suppressed during Soviet rule.
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