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Taiwan swears in new president, stands up to Chinese aggression23:16 Lai Ching-te has vowed to continue Taiwan’s defense and foreign policy of avoiding tensions with China while also standing up for the island democracy’s freedoms. Key moments in the life and presidency of Iran’s Ebrahim Raisi22:12 The 63-year-old hardliner is widely seen as a protégé and trusted confidant of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Americans apparently arrested in Congo amid accusations of coup attempt20:36 An army spokesperson told state television that the coup attempt Sunday had been swiftly stopped by Congolese security forces. “We have been in communication with the president’s companions, but due to the complexity of the...17:57 Helicopter with Iranian president makes ‘hard landing,’ state media says17:24 President Ebrahim Raisi was traveling back from Azerbaijan. Rescuers are struggling to reach the area due to foggy conditions and mountainous terrain. The other side of Punta Cana: A crackdown on Haitians12:04 A campaign of mass deportations, broadly supported by Dominicans, has left Haitians vulnerable to robbery, extortion, and physical and sexual assault. Top White House aide to meet Netanyahu, who’s under political pressure7:48 National security adviser Jake Sullivan is set to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing calls in Israel to come up with a postwar plan for Gaza. The last giant pandas in the U.S. are leaving, but China will send more18.května Zoo Atlanta will return Lun Lun, Yang Yang and their 7-year-old twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun to China late this year, another chapter of “panda diplomacy.” Police believe a U.S. serial killer murdered several women in Canada18.května Canadian police used DNA testing to link Gary Allen Srery, who died in 2011, to the killing of two girls and two women in the 1970s. They say there may be more victims. As repression rises in Venezuela, a human rights group keeps investigating18.května Repression and persecution have increased in Venezuela in the lead-up to presidential elections. Despite the risks, human rights group Provea keeps monitoring. IDF recovers bodies of 3 Israelis killed on Oct. 718.května Shani Louk, Amit Esther Bouskila and Itzhak Gelerenter had attended the Nova music festival on the day of the Hamas attack. Zelensky’s chief aide flexes power, irks critics — and makes no apologies18.května Andriy Yermak, a former lawyer and film producer who runs Volodymyr Zelensky’s wartime presidential office, is arguably the most powerful chief of staff in Ukraine’s history. With its energy network nearly destroyed, Ukraine already fears the winter18.května Ukraine’s energy companies are scrambling to repair the power stations damaged by Russian missiles before frigid temperatures set in. Mexican taquería’s new Michelin star puts street eats on par with gourmet food18.května Taquería El Califa de León is the first Mexican taco stand to receive a Michelin star — a recognition some foodies said is long overdue. At least 2 foreigners killed in apparent attack in central Afghanistan17.května Afghan officials did not immediately comment on the victims’ nationalities or the motive behind Friday’s attack. |