Syria’s leader says his country has transformed from ‘an exporter of crisis.’
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Abdul Gani Bhat Dies at 93; Kashmiri Separatist Championed Dialogue
Mr. Bhat, a scholar of Persian literature, was a rare and eloquent voice of moderation in Kashmir’s often militant separatist movement.
President Ahmed al-Shara Plans to Define Syria’s ‘New State’ at U.N.
When President Ahmed al-Shara speaks at the United Nations in New York today, he will seek to present an updated picture of his turbulent nation.
Despite Trump, the World Isn’t Slowing on Climate, E.U. Official Says
Still, European nations are struggling to agree on how much to cut their greenhouse gas emissions, the E.U.’s climate commissioner said in an interview.
Sadiq Khan’s Office Rejects Trump’s Comments About London, Calling Them ‘Bigoted’
President Trump lashed out at Mayor Sadiq Khan and made false claims about the British capital and Shariah law during his speech at the U.N. General Assembly.
Trump Strikes Softer Tone on Brazil, Following a Scathing Lula Speech
President Trump said he encountered the Brazilian president at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday and they briefly embraced. He said the two would meet next week.
In Rare China Visit, U.S. Lawmakers Call Lack of Military Talks ‘Dangerous’
The bipartisan delegation said more conversations were necessary to avoid accidental “miscalculations and misunderstandings” that could lead to conflict.
Why African Countries Keep Making Deals to Accept U.S. Deportees
As the Trump administration exerts pressure on countries to aid in its mass deportation efforts, some nations in Africa have agreed, prompting legal battles.
Unification Church Leader Is Arrested on Corruption Charges in South Korea
Han Hak-ja — the widow of the church’s founder, the Rev. Sun Myung Moon — was accused of bribing a former first lady for business and political favors.