staff In Palermo, a Catholic Saint Joins the Hindu Pantheon
The Sicilian capital, Palermo, has a long history of cultural melding. Its new arrivals from Sri Lanka have embraced St. Rosalia.
Protests Again Rock Bangladesh, Weeks After a Deadly Crackdown
As curfews and restrictions on communication were loosened, anger over the deadly suppression of previous protests began flaring up once more.
In Palermo, a Catholic Saint Joins the Hindu Pantheon
The Sicilian capital, Palermo, has a long history of cultural melding. Its new arrivals from Sri Lanka have embraced St. Rosalia.
In Gaza, Even Poetry and Toilets Aren’t Safe From Thieves
Israel’s assault has driven Hamas underground, but for nearly two million Gazans, what followed in its wake is a lawlessness that is undermining communal trust.
Amid Heavy Industry, Canada’s Newest (and Tiniest) National Park
The creation of an urban national park on an unprepossessing parcel of land in the automaking hub of Windsor, Ontario, is also meant to serve as an act of Indigenous…
Iran Arrests Dozens After Killing of Hamas Leader Haniyeh
Iran has begun a sweeping investigation into the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, with its intensity a sign of how damaging and shocking the security failure was.
Myanmar Junta Evades Sanctions and Increases Airstrikes
The military has stepped up a campaign of airstrikes, and killed more civilians, to fend off rebel advances.
To Lam Confirmed as Vietnam’s Top Leader
Mr. Lam had been filling the post of general secretary temporarily since the death of his predecessor in July. Now he is in position to consolidate power.
Germany Grapples With ‘Difficult Decision’ in Prisoner Swap
By releasing a convicted assassin, Germany played a critical role in securing the freedom of 16 people held in Russia. But the decision has raised questions about political influence in…
Russian Dissident Says He Was Traded Against His Will in Inmate Swap
Ilya Yashin, a prominent opposition politician, said he appreciated his freedom, but told his jailers he did not want it if it meant going into exile.