During the War in Ukraine, a Military Orchestra Has a Key Task
As Ukrainian casualties spiral after years of war, a military band has the melancholy but key task of bidding farewell to troops and raising morale.
Funerals and Memorials
Thousands of Israelis Mourn Shiri Bibas and Her Sons
Israelis paid their respects at a funeral for Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, who were taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7 and killed in captivity.
Francis Is in the Hospital. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of transition.
Tens of Thousands Mourn Hezbollah’s Former Leader
Hezbollah supporters gathered to pay tribute to Hassan Nasrallah, the group’s former leader, and Hashem Safieddine, another top official, at a funeral service held months after both were killed by Israel.
Turkish-American Activist Killed in West Bank to Be Buried in Turkey
The body of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish American dual citizen, was being sent to Turkey for her funeral. Her fatal shooting by Israeli forces has sparked outrage in both countries.
U.S. Strike Killed Afghans Recruited to Fight for Iran
Refugees who joined the largely overlooked Fatemiyoun Brigade to battle for Shiite Islam and escape crushing poverty had become a force in Tehran’s proxy wars.
Police in Russia Detain Mourners at Navalny Memorials
Police officers escorted and detained people who were paying tribute to Aleksei A. Navalny, Russia’s leading opposition figure, who died in a prison colony.
Russian Strike on Hroza Killed 1 in 6 of Village’s Residents, Ukraine Officials Say
The population of Hroza, near Kharkiv, had dwindled to 300 before Thursday’s strike, which hit people gathered for a memorial service.
In an Israeli Oasis, a Model for Peace, if Messy and Imperfect
In a small village, Jews and Arabs have chosen to live side by side, share power and imagine a more hopeful future. But even here, the agonies of the conflict can’t be escaped entirely.
Teachers in South Korea Demand Protections
Thousands of teachers rallied on Monday in front of the National Assembly in Seoul to demand more legal protections. Earlier that day, a memorial was held to pay respects for a deceased teacher.