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Politics and Government
Arab League Votes to Readmit Syria, Ending a Nearly 12-Year Suspension
The country is poised for a triumphant return this month at the league’s next summit — perhaps represented by President Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian leader accused of committing war crimes against his own people.
The 2 Israels: Court Crisis Is Front Line for Dueling Visions of a Nation’s Future
For many Israelis, their country’s future rests on the fate of a government plan to overhaul the courts. In a remote part of northeastern Israel, ethnic and religious differences among Jews show why the issue has become so important.
Charles Is Crowned King in Ancient Ceremony With Modern Twists
The coronation, the first since Queen Elizabeth II’s in 1953, was a royal spectacle of the kind that only Britain still stages.
Jamaica Could Become a Republic in 2024. What Will That Look Like?
The Commonwealth country has scheduled a referendum in 2024 on whether to cut ties to the British monarchy, opening up a debate on how to reshape the society.
He’s 86 and Long Retired. Why Are Israelis Protesting Outside His Home?
Years ago, Aharon Barak helped shape Israel’s judicial system. Now the government wants to unravel his legacy, thrusting the retiree back into the spotlight.
Iran Targets Businesses to Stop Women From Ignoring Hijab Law
As more Iranian women go without the head scarves mandated by law, efforts by the government to force businesses to promote compliance points to a growing struggle in the months ahead.
With Local Elections in Much of the U.K., Here’s What’s at Stake
Municipalities across England will face voters, including in areas that could sway the next national election. Here’s a guide to the ballots and how to interpret them.
A South Korean Horror Story, Long Suppressed
The story of a brutal sex trade built for American soldiers shows how women have been exploited in service of political and economic goals.
How U.S. Efforts to Guide Sudan to Democracy Ended in War
Critics say the Biden administration and its partners were naïve about the intentions of two rival generals and failed to empower civilian leaders.