France to Pull Its Troops From Niger After Military Coup
President Emmanuel Macron said he had also recalled the country’s ambassador, after weeks of escalating tensions with Niger’s new military leaders.
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Two Hooded Gunmen, a Silver Getaway Car and a Slain Sikh Leader
Three witnesses who said they saw the killers of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Sikh leader at the center of a diplomatic dispute between Canada and India, described the scene.
Trudeau Says of Canada’s Political Mood, ‘People Are Mad’
During a visit to The New York Times, the prime minister shared thoughts on his explosive allegation against India as well as general anxiety by the public.
Giorgio Napolitano, Italian Post-Communist Pillar, Dies at 98
He served for 38 years in Parliament and, after being elected president at a critical moment in Italy’s fortunes, helped stabilize the country.
Pope to Meet Macron in Marseille and Defend Migrants’ Plight
Tens of thousands are expected at a Mass with Francis in the French port city. Although the pontiff will meet President Emmanuel Macron, it is not an official state visit.
A Chinese Journalist Gave #MeToo Victims a Voice. Now She’s on Trial.
Huang Xueqin, the journalist, and Wang Jianbing, a labor activist, have been accused of inciting subversion as the authorities expand a campaign to quash dissent.
‘Only God Can Thank You’: Female Health Workers Fight to Be Paid
Community health workers put in long hours to protect people in developing countries from diseases such as malaria, Covid-19 and H.I.V. But most are compensated minimally, or not paid at all.
Syria’s Leader, al-Assad, Visits China in Search of Friends and Funds
The trip by President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, his first to China since 2004, may bolster Beijing’s efforts to expand its influence in the Middle East.
Biden and Netanyahu Meet on Sidelines of U.N. General Assembly
The meeting between President Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel at a New York City hotel, and not the White House, served as a reminder that their relationship remains thorny.
Rishi Sunak to Weaken U.K. Climate Targets as Election Approaches
Britain’s prime minister is expected to delay a ban on the sale of new gas- and diesel-only cars, among other measures.