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Civilian Massacres Follow Syrian Leaders’ Promises of Peace
Ten months after rebels toppled the long-entrenched Assad regime, little-checked bloodshed has led many Syrians to abandon hope that the years of…
Month: October 2025
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Trump uses 'common sense' to make a political point. It has populist appeal
The phrase appeals more to several demographics that strongly align with Trump, says Republican strategist Frank Luntz, including older voters, for whom…
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Deforestation Is Imperiling Coffee Cultivation, Report Finds
A new report by an industry watchdog adds to growing scientific consensus that as forests are felled to make way for coffee…
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Spanish league cancels plans for Barcelona to play regular-season match in Miami
The Spanish soccer league said Tuesday that plans for Barcelona to play a game against Villarreal outside Miami in December have been…
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Around Here, It’s Not a Party Without a Bone-Rattling Speaker Truck
A towering wall of speakers on wheels, shaking everything in sight: In many Javanese villages, there’s no big celebration without one. Source:…
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Neo-Nazi Case in UK Highlights Threat From Extreme-Right Wing Terrorism
Three men in northern England were sentenced last week for preparing acts of terrorism. Their case highlights a growing threat from right-wing…
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Trump pick to lead watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages revealed
President Donald Trump ‘s pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening, after his offensive text messages were…
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Nations Hesitate to Send Troops to Gaza, Fearing Clashes With Hamas
The Trump peace plan calls for an international security force in the Gaza Strip, but countries that might send troops are wary…
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On the Menu in New York: One Repair, Coming Right Up
Monthly “repair cafes” aim to bring neighbors together while keeping all manner of items out of the trash. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/climate/on-the-menu-in-new-york-one-repair-coming-right-up.html
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With Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire, Some Pro-Palestinian Protesters Look Back at Their Movement, Ruefully
Activists welcome the truce. But the backlash to their demonstrations, some said, offered sobering lessons about power and politics. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/us/politics/campus-protesters-israel-gaza-cease-fire-reaction.html