Prince Johnson, Warlord Who Executed Liberia’s President, Dies at 72

A rebel leader in Liberia’s civil wars, he was accused of numerous atrocities. The most notorious was the videotaped mutilation and killing of President Samuel Doe.

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Ukraine Makes a Case to Trump’s Team as Its Officials Visit U.S.

Kyiv is feeling a sense of urgency leading up to the Jan. 20 inauguration, given the American president-elect’s vow to end the war quickly.

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Musk, Trump, A.I. and Other DealBook Summit Highlights

The economy, inflation, tariffs, the future of media, pardon politics and other big topics that made headlines this year.

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American Kidnapped in Philippines Is Believed to Be Dead, Police Say

The police said they believed Elliot Eastman, 26, from Vermont, was killed during the abduction in October. They cited testimony from a suspect in custody.

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French Prime Minister Michel Barnier to Stay as Caretaker for Now. What Happens Next?

Prime Minister Michel Barnier lost a no-confidence vote in Parliament on Wednesday. President Emmanuel Macron will choose a replacement and will address the nation at 8 p.m. local time.

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Deadly Israeli Strike Hits Gaza Humanitarian Zone

The Israeli military said it was targeting senior Hamas militants in the area. Video from the scene showed the charred remains of tents.

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Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza

Israel rejected the charge — the first of its kind by a major human rights organization — saying it was “based on lies.”

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Syrian Rebels Storm Hama as Government Forces Withdraw

In another startling setback for President Bashar al-Assad, government forces retreated from the city of Hama after rebels advanced.

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South Korea’s Lawmakers Question Military About Yoon’s Martial Law Order

The military has spent decades trying to rehabilitate its image and win public trust after a brutal past. Its role in President Yoon’s martial law raised a specter from that era.

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The Winter Arc Asks You to Lock In for 3 Months. Some Take It to an Extreme.

The wellness challenge became popular this fall through social media, and has sparked a wide array of interpretations.

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