President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has sent troops to the Colombian border to block U.S. humanitarian aid from entering his country. We go to the town of Cúcuta, where the aid impasse is building toward a confrontation.
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Video of Emirati Princess Offers Clues About Her Disappearance
Sheikha Latifa, the daughter of Dubai’s ruler, tried to flee the United Arab Emirates in March. A video she made before her unsuccessful escape has more than two million views on YouTube.
Brazil Soccer Club President: Deadly Fire Is Our ‘Worst Tragedy’ in Years
The blaze broke out in the early morning at a training center for young soccer players in Rio de Janeiro at Flamengo, one of the most famous clubs in Brazil. Footage from a local newscast showed the aftermath of the deadly disaster.
Some Venezuelans Have Turned on Maduro, and Paid With Their Lives
President Nicolás Maduro has long enjoyed the support of Venezuelans in some poor neighborhoods. But many have sided with the opposition in recent protests. The government has noticed — and has cracked down.
Powerful Storm Hits Rio
Streets turned into rivers and mudslides destroyed homes as a powerful and deadly storm swept through Rio de Janeiro.
What’s Driving People From El Salvador to the U.S.? Gang Violence
For many in El Salvador, the options are few: Journey north to try to cross into America illegally, or live in fear at home. Our video explores how rampant gang violence continues to push Salvadorans into perilous migrant caravans.
First Came ISIS, Then Iran: How the Mission at a U.S. Base in Syria Kept Growing
President Trump has ordered the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Syria. But the unexpectedly large role of Al-Tanf, a small U.S. outpost in Syria, reveals why leaving the country won’t be so easy.
McConnell: ISIS and Al Qaeda ‘Have Yet to Be Defeated’
The Senate voted overwhelmingly to advance legislation drafted by Senator Mitch McConnell, the majority leader, to express opposition to President Trump’s withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria and Afghanistan.
Overlooked No More: Forough Farrokhzad, Iranian Poet Who Broke Barriers of Sex and Society
An author unafraid to defy midcentury attitudes about her gender. “What is important is humanity,” she said, “not being a man or a woman.”
May Withstands Crucial Brexit Vote
Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain survived a challenge in Parliament that could have delayed Brexit and undermined her strategy for leaving the European Union.