Lebanese Christians want a dam to exploit their natural resources and to help alleviate their chronic shortages of electricity and water, but the only donor steppi...
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Lebanese Christians want a dam to exploit their natural resources and to help alleviate their chronic shortages of electricity and water, but the only donor stepping forward is Iran.
The Allure of Laamb
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Although traditional wrestling exists in various forms throughout West Africa, the version in Senegal, known as laamb, has reached unparalleled heights.
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Although traditional wrestling exists in various forms throughout West Africa, the version in Senegal, known as laamb, has reached unparalleled heights.
Myanmar Drug Surge
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Thai police are combating a surge in drug trafficking at the border with Myanmar.
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Ashima Shiraishi, an 11-year-old bouldering enthusiast from New York City, has been turning more than a few heads in the climbing world.
TimesCast | Succeed...
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Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the supreme religious leader for the world’s Shiite Muslim community, is 81, and because of his age, Iran has offered its own candidate t...
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Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the supreme religious leader for the world’s Shiite Muslim community, is 81, and because of his age, Iran has offered its own candidate to replace him.
TimesCast | Large E...
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Two powerful car bombs exploded outside a key military intelligence compound in Damascus on Thursday, the largest such attack since the uprising began 14 months ago.
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Two powerful car bombs exploded outside a key military intelligence compound in Damascus on Thursday, the largest such attack since the uprising began 14 months ago.
Yemeni Camel Jumpers
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As western Yemen rests of the brink of revolution, poor villagers hold on to an enduring custom.
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As western Yemen rests of the brink of revolution, poor villagers hold on to an enduring custom.
Botswana’s Pride
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The Olympic hopeful Amantle Montsho, who won the 400-meter title at the world championships in August, has inspired a generation of female athletes in Botswana.
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The Olympic hopeful Amantle Montsho, who won the 400-meter title at the world championships in August, has inspired a generation of female athletes in Botswana.
Africa’s Population...
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At current growth rates, sub-Saharan Africa, which now makes up 12 percent of the world’s population, will account for more than a third by 2100.
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At current growth rates, sub-Saharan Africa, which now makes up 12 percent of the world’s population, will account for more than a third by 2100.
Yesterday’s Hostage...
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Several of the Americans who were held by Iran between 1979 and 1981 reflect on tensions between that country and the United States and how their ordeal affects to...
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Several of the Americans who were held by Iran between 1979 and 1981 reflect on tensions between that country and the United States and how their ordeal affects today’s crisis.
Greece’s Right-Wing...
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As Greece reels from deep austerity cuts and prepares for elections, some ultranationalist groups with extreme ideologies are appealing to increasingly insecure vo...
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As Greece reels from deep austerity cuts and prepares for elections, some ultranationalist groups with extreme ideologies are appealing to increasingly insecure voters.
TimesCast | Turkey ...
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April 9, 2012 — Turkish officials accused the Syrian military of shooting at refugees inside Turkey for the first time.
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April 9, 2012 — Turkish officials accused the Syrian military of shooting at refugees inside Turkey for the first time.
Iran and U.S. Prepa...
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Iran sends mixed signals days before planned resumption of nuclear talks with global powers.
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Turkey accuses Syria of firing across its border | Iran and the United States prepare for nuclear negotiations this week.
Trapped
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Human traffickers take advantage of legalized prostitution in Spain.
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A devastating cholera epidemic struck Haiti 10 months after the earthquake of 2010. The New York Times traces the origins of the outbreak.
Nicholas D. Kristof reports from Haiti about toilets that aim to address the sanitation problems that lead to cholera, while also providing fertilizer to help farmers.
