How Have Israel and Lebanon Responded to the Cease-Fire?

The truce began Wednesday, bringing a fragile peace to Israel and Lebanon. Israeli troops are to withdraw in phases from southern Lebanon, and Lebanese military convoys headed south to protect the peace.

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E.U. Vessels Surround Anchored Chinese Ship After Cables Are Severed in Baltic Sea

Multiple countries are investigating and the authorities in Europe say they have not ruled out sabotage. But U.S. intelligence officials have assessed that the cables were not cut deliberately.

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Syrian Rebel Groups Launch Largest Offensive in Years

Scores of people were killed after forces opposed to the government of President Bashar al-Assad overtook a Syrian military base, a monitoring group reported.

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As Plastic Talks Continue, a Reminder of What We’re All Exposed To

As international talks continue this week, a dozen U.N. officials reveal scientists tracked their exposure to many chemicals found in plastics.

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850-Year-Old Smithfield Meat Market in London to Close

The historic site in Britain’s capital has been a market for centuries. The local authority voted this week to close it.

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Indian Thieves See a Gold Mine in Exams for Government Jobs

In a country where government jobs are highly coveted, the tests that govern hiring are a lucrative target for criminal gangs.

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Thursday Briefing

The first day of a truce between Hezbollah and Israel.

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India’s Exam Leaks Underline the Nation’s Bigger Problem

The economy has failed to create enough good jobs, so a government post appeals to far more people than there are openings, fueling desperation.

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The U.S. Is Building an Early Warning System to Detect Geoengineering

Balloon launches from around the world are part of a new kind of global alarm system: One that can detect if another country tries to dim the sun.

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Hamas Faces a Future Without Its Most Important Ally

Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah and the cease-fire to stop the fighting in Lebanon have left Hamas increasingly isolated.

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