The arrests marked a pendulum swing for the government. Under the Assad regime, Syria served as a base of operations for several Palestinian armed factions.
Trump Shuns Europe, and Its Defense Industry Tries to Capitalize
Europe’s weapons makers are prospering as the continent reconsiders its post-Cold War stance of favoring domestic investment over military spending.
The Landscape Is Centuries Old. The Crime Is More Modern.
In rural England, increasingly sophisticated farming equipment has become a target for thieves, adding to pressure on farming communities.
What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral Arrangements
The funeral will take place on Saturday. The process to choose his successor will come next.
For a Times Reporter Who Covered Him, Francis Was Always a Surprise
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was my pick to be elected pope. I was wrong. It was 2005, and the Argentine cardinal, a South American Jesuit known for riding the bus, ticked many of the boxes that church experts told me needed to be …
Military Leader Wins Presidential Election in Gabon
Brice Oligui Nguema had promised to relinquish power after he led a coup in 2023. He now is set to lead the oil-rich country for the next seven years.
The Musicians Who Knew a Malian Rock Star Pay Tribute to His Legacy
African music lost one of its titans last week with the death of Amadou Bagayoko, a guitarist who recorded with American rock stars, performed at the Nobel concert for Barack Obama, and became a national icon in his home, Mali. With his wife, the …
Sudanese Paramilitaries Kill Entire Clinic Staff in Famine-Struck Camp
Relief International said nine employees were killed when gunmen stormed the Zamzam camp in El Fasher, in the western Darfur region.
African Breakaway State Offers U.S. a Chance to Stick It to China
The Cold War-era airstrip, its asphalt gleaming in the sunlight, stretched toward the coastline on the Horn of Africa. A few miles away, dock workers unloaded cargo at a port on the Gulf of Aden, a vital global shipping route frequently under attack …
Coup Leader Is Favored in Gabon Election After Ruling Family’s Fall
A military officer who seized power but promised to step down is expected to win the presidential vote on Saturday.