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U.S. Supports Africa’s Bid for U.N. Security Council Seats, With a Catch
The announcement provides U.S. support to permanent council seats for African nations, though not new veto powers. But the path to adding members requires far more than White House approval.
Red Cross Workers Killed in Ukraine in Shelling Attack
The aid workers lost their lives as they were preparing to distribute heating supplies in preparation for winter in the region of Donetsk.
Russian Forces Are Stepping Up Attacks on Pokrovsk, Ukraine Says
Bombardments are increasing in and around Pokrovsk, Ukrainian officials said, with water supplies now cut and a road overpass destroyed.
Ukraine Says Russian Missile Hit Grain Ship in Black Sea
If confirmed, the attack would be the first on a commercial vessel since Ukraine secured a shipping route to grain markets abroad last year.
The Grenfell Fire and the Unbearable Slowness of Public Inquiries
Holding an inquiry has become one of the British government’s go-to responses to outrageous harm. But that approach can sometimes stall change and delay justice.
Middle East Crisis: First Stage of Gaza Polio Campaign Ending With High Hopes
The United Nations said the vaccination effort was going well in challenging wartime conditions. Health officials said a second round of vaccinations would be needed within weeks.
Mexico Is Split on Judicial Overhaul as Plan Inches Toward Becoming Law
Even as a sweeping proposal to elect nearly 7,000 judges inches toward law, some Mexicans have protested it. Others welcomed the chance to vote in judges.
Should Ukraine Launch Western Weapons Deep Into Russia?
President Biden has refused to allow Ukraine to use long-range Western missiles on Russian military targets, but he appears to be wavering.
How a U.N. Agency Became a Flashpoint in the Gaza War
UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, has survived 75 years of Israeli-Palestinian strife. Can it survive the latest conflict?
Deepfake Sex Videos in South Korea Seen as Old Misogyny With New Tech
Men in chat rooms have been victimizing women they know by putting their faces on pornographic clips. Some Korean women say the only thing new about it is the technology.