Notre-Dame: A Calamity Threatening to Be Repeated Across France
France’s dazzling heritage in stone has proved both beautiful and burdensome for the state, and well beyond its means to maintain.
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Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Parties Embrace Technology and Emerge Stronger
The rabbis’ instructions ruled the day in the country’s recent parliamentary elections. Now, the politicians are preparing for a clash over state and religion.
Northern Ireland Police Arrest 2 Men In Shooting Death Of Journalist
Authorities say they arrested an 18 and 19-year-old under the U.K.’s controversial Terrorism Act and took them to the Musgrave Serious Crime Suite, a police station in Belfast.
North Korea Hits a Man With Glasses
A senior North Korean official dismissed President Trump’s national security adviser, John Bolton, as “dim-sighted” after he demanded more evidence of willingness to give up nuclear weapons.
Syria war: IS ‘kills 35’ government troops in desert attacks
Reports say dozens of troops loyal to the government have been killed by militants since Thursday.
Kabul attack: Seven killed at Afghan ministry of information
Four civilians and three police officers were killed in the attack, which officials say is now over.
Mexican Town Once Welcomed Migrants. Now It Blames Mexico’s President for Them.
A relentless series of migrant caravans in recent months has taxed local resources and the patience of residents who are turning their ire on the president.
He Stopped a Global Cyberattack. Now He’s Pleading Guilty to Writing Malware.
Marcus Hutchins, a British security researcher credited with halting a huge outbreak of ransom software in 2017, accepted United States charges over previous activity.
In Korean DMZ, Wildlife Thrives. Some Conservationists Worry Peace Could Disrupt It
The heavily fortified no-man’s land separating North and South Korea, largely untouched by humans, has become an ecological niche for the region’s flora and fauna, including endangered species.
India cricket pair fined for sexist comments
India players KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya are fined for “sexist, disrespectful and racist” comments made on a television chat show.
Thailand marijuana festival has visitors on a high
A Buddhist monk fishes out a vial of cannabis oil from his robe and puts a drop under his tongue – one of many people flocking to a weed festival in northeastern Thailand, where excitement is building over a medical marijuana boom.
Yellow Vest Protestors In Paris Mix With Notre Dame Cathedral Mourners
Yellow Vest protestors plan their weekly demonstrations in the wake of the fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral and calls for unity from the French president.
Colombia’s Salt Cathedral Is A Marvel Of Architecture And A Popular House Of Worship
On Easter, people will gather to pray in the cathedral, situated 600 feet underground in the Andean mining town of Zipaquirá. It was built in the caverns and tunnels left behind by salt miners.
Nepal, Home To The World’s Largest Seder, Puts On Massive Passover Celebration
Nepal has long been a favorite destination of young Israeli tourist backpackers –– so much so that the Israeli embassy there puts on a huge Passover celebration to accommodate them.
Kosovo Flies Home Jihadists’ Families From Syria
Dozens of women and children, the relatives of Kosovo jihadists in Syria, and four suspected fighters were repatriated plane on Saturday under heavy security.
Disciplining Kids Without Yelling: Readers Tell Us Their Tricks
Our readers share some tricks for getting your children to listen without raising your voice — sometimes without even saying a word.
Ageing Japan to see 25% of breadwinners turn 75 or older by 2040
Japan’s rapidly-aging society will see a quarter of its breadwinners turn 75 or older by 2040, the Nikkei reported, citing a study from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research.
Ku Klux Klan killing: Wife admits murder of Missouri leader
Malissa Ancona is sentenced to life in jail for shooting her husband, Frank, in Missouri.
Paris: Yellow vest anger mixes with Notre Dame mourning
French yellow vest protesters are marching anew to remind the government that rebuilding the fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral isn’t the only problem the nation needs to solve.
India’s Chief Justice Is Accused of Sexual Harassment
A former assistant said Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi subjected her to unwanted touching, and that her family was singled out for retribution after she rebuffed him.
Comedian Dismissed by Ukraine’s Leader Is Favored to Get Last Laugh in Presidential Vote
Volodomyr Zelensky is blessed with the talents that seem to count in politics now: a flair for grabbing attention with little concern for the details.