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The Door to Another African Democracy Is Closing

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Esias Bedingar
The conviction of the transitional prime minister in Chad is emblematic of how democracy is eroding across the Sahel region of Northern Africa.

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Former Prime Minister Succès Masra of Chad, who was in office and running for president before his imprisonment in 2024.

China’s Military Spectacle

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China used a parade of fighter jets, missiles and goose-stepping troops to honor the country’s wartime sacrifice and issue a defiant warning to rivals.

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Soldiers marching in a military parade in Beijing on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Nemat Shafik, Columbia President During Protests, Takes Another Tough Job

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Mark Landler
Dr. Shafik, who came under fire for her handling of pro-Palestinian campus protests last year, is now the chief economic adviser to Britain’s prime minister.

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Nemat Shafik at a congressional hearing in April 2024 over Columbia’s handling of antisemitism. Her conciliatory stance at the hearing enraged some Columbia faculty.

Kim Jong-un Brings a His Daughter and Potential Heir, Ju-ae, to Beijing

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Choe Sang-Hun
Kim Ju-ae’s presence at a major gathering of world leaders is the latest sign that North Korea’s dictator considers her a successor, analysts said.

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In this photo released by North Korean state media, Kim Jong-un’s daughter, Ju-ae, stands behind him as a Chinese official greets him at a Beijing train station on Tuesday.

Trump Says U.S. Attacked Boat Carrying Venezuelan Gang Members, Killing 11

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Helene Cooper， Eric Schmitt， Edward Wong and Alan Feuer
The vessel was transporting illegal narcotics through international waters to the United States, the president said.

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President Trump signed a still-secret directive in July instructing the Pentagon to use military force against some Latin American drug cartels that his administration has labeled “terrorist” organizations.

Alberta Backs Off on School Library Book Ban

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Vjosa Isai
Alberta ordered schools to pull “inappropriate” books, but paused its plan after a large school district banned scores of books in an apparent effort to make a point.

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Danielle Smith, the premier of Alberta, whose government had ordered the removal of books from school libraries that described sex or other topics deemed inappropriate for young people.

Xi Parades Firepower to Signal That China Won’t Be Bullied Again

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David Pierson
The parade, attended by the leaders of Russia and North Korea, had a defiant message. President Trump fired back, accusing Xi Jinping of ignoring America’s role in World War II.

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A screen showed Xi Jinping of China, President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, Kim Jong-un of North Korea and other leaders arriving for the parade in Beijing on Wednesday morning.

Google Must Share Search Data With Rivals, Judge Rules in Antitrust Case

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David McCabe
Judge Amit P. Mehta said the company must hand over some of its search data to rivals, but did not force other big changes the U.S. wanted.

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Besides requiring Google to share search results, a federal judge put restrictions on payments that the company uses to ensure its search engine gets prime placement on smartphones in web browsers.

Assad and Aides Are Wanted in France for Deadly Strike on Journalists

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Marlise Simons
Judges issued arrest warrants for Bashar al-Assad and six officials of his regime in Syria for an attack that killed two journalists, including Marie Colvin.

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A damaged plaque with an image of former President Bashar al-Assad of Syria outside an abandoned base in Quneitra Governorate, Syria, in August. Mr. al-Assad and his family fled to Russia last December.
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