Thursday, December 04, 2025 9:28 AM ET
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This Senegalese town has Christians, Muslims, and 'only one God' -- In the tight-knit Senegalese town of Fadiouth, religious differences are not only tolerated, but embraced. Now, that unity is being tested.22 hours ago
As Israel keeps striking, Lebanese grapple with a ceasefire that isn't -- A year after an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, the Lebanese people are still caught in the middle. The ceasefire requires Hezbollah to disarm and Israel to withdraw. Neither has happened, even as Beirut works to fulfill its part of the bargain.1 day ago
Why Trump pardons a Honduran drug trafficker, but threatens war elsewhere -- President Donald Trump has vowed to attack drug trafficking across Latin America. But in pardoning a convicted trafficker from Honduras, he has swayed politics and unsettled policy.1 day ago
Seeking minerals, Trump tries dealmaking and peacemaking -- The U.S. government, seeking to boost its critical minerals supply, brokered a peace deal between militias in Congo. But new violence has broken out.2 days ago
'The tools to imagine solutions': Science educator inspires Pakistani children -- Science Fuse, a social enterprise, primarily teaches children in impoverished areas, including the Machar Colony slum area in Karachi.2 days ago
With school violence rising, Europe eyes a usual suspect: Social media -- Violence at schools has been a growing problem in Europe. For teachers and officials, the solution is to restrict youth's access to social media.3 days ago
US and Ukrainian negotiators meet as Trump seeks to broker an end to the war -- President Donald Trump's top officials are meeting with Ukrainian negotiators in Florida. Mr. Trump has been trying to broker an end to the war in Ukraine.3 days ago
What to know about the apartment tower fire in Hong Kong -- Hong Kong officials are investigating why construction materials, netting, and bamboo scaffolding on the exterior of the buildings caught fire.4 days ago
What Xi hopes to gain from tapping into his predecessor's legacy -- What does it mean when Xi Jinping – China's strongman leader – praises Hu Yaobang, the liberal reformer whose sudden death sparked the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests? Our reporter asks sinologists who study Chinese leaders.7 days ago
Differing Ukraine peace plans point to strains in the Western alliance -- Washington's alliance with its Western allies is under strain from President Trump's ambiguity over who is responsible for the war in Ukraine.7 days ago
Pakistan's army chief consolidates power, advancing a cycle of military rule -- As the head of Pakistan's military broadens his authority, the threat of dictatorship looms. Indeed, the country's history has seen a string of army takeovers. Why is it so hard to break the cycle?8 days ago
US, Ukraine find common ground on peace. Will Russia join them? -- A series of negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, the US, and European powers have brought Russia and Ukraine closer, but peace remains elusive.8 days ago
Children's cafeterias nourish a sense of community across Japan -- In addition to providing food, the sites have created opportunities for locals across the generational spectrum to interact with one another.9 days ago