American comics used Saudi Arabia’s first global comedy festival to skewer a debate raging at home. Critics said the event was part of Saudi efforts to draw attention away from a political crackdown.
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Synagogue Attack on Yom Kippur in Manchester, UK: What We Know
Two people were killed and at least three others were in serious condition after the vehicle ramming and stabbing attack on Yom Kippur.
Australia Expands Sunscreen Recalls Over False SPF Claims
Regulators removed more sunscreens from shelves after they found multiple brands using a base formulation that failed to meet testing requirements.
Madagascar’s President Rajoelina Dissolved His Government, but Calls for His Resignation Continue
A growing protest movement on the African island, despite deadly clashes with security forces, vows to keep fighting until Andry Rajoelina is ousted.
4 People Injured After Stabbing Outside Manchester Synagogue, UK Police Say
The stabbing in Manchester, England, came on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Philippines President Says Tents Needed to Shelter Earthquake Survivors
Officials were optimistic on Thursday that most of the missing had been accounted for. But severe damage to the area means many people lack shelter, water and electricity.
4 People Injured After Stabbing Outside Manchester Synagogue, UK Police Say
The stabbing in Manchester, England, came on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Many Palestinians Say Hamas Must Accept U.S. Cease-Fire Plan
Interviews in Gaza suggest wide support for a proposal that calls for an immediate end to a war that has brought immense civilian suffering.
A Family’s Global Efforts to Free the Only Nepali Kidnapped by Hamas
A family’s campaign to free a student abducted from a rural Israeli town two years ago may be imperiled by an uprising in Nepal and stalled attempts at a cease-fire.
Mexico’s Party of the Poor Faces Image Problems as Some Members Spend Big
Mexico’s dominant party, Morena, rose to power by championing the poor. Now it is having to explain the luxurious lifestyles of some of its most prominent members.