Protesters demanded an end to widespread corruption. The Iraqi government’s response was to call in security forces, who killed at least 91 people.
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One Year On, Shadow of Khashoggi’s Killing Stalks Saudi Prince
Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia is trying to regain his international footing after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.
As Deadly Floods Engulf Nepal Border, Anger Turns to India
Nepal said embankments built by India along a shared border made flooding worse in their country during the summer monsoon season, killing dozens.
A Simple Regimen Can Prevent TB. Why Aren’t More People on It?
Two antibiotics, taken for a month, can stop a leading killer. But “when it’s for TB, people just sort of shrug.”
School Collapses in Kenya, Killing at Least 7 Students
The wooden structure at Precious Talent Top School crumbled as the school day began on Monday, officials said.
Fire at Islamic School in Liberia Kills at Least 27, Police Say
Many children were thought to be among the victims of the blaze, which destroyed a dormitory and another building east of Monrovia.
U.S. Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Just Over a Week After Trump Scraps Peace Talks
The soldier, who was killed while fighting alongside Afghan commandos in Wardak Province, is the 17th American service member to die during combat operations this year.
A French Worker Died After Sex on a Business Trip. His Company Is Liable.
Labor law in France has strong protections in such cases, even if the accident or injury had little to do with the employee’s job.
Stampede at Iraqi Shrine Kills at Least 31
Pilgrims observing one of the most sacred events for Shiite Muslims panicked after walkway collapsed in the holy city of Karbala, officials said.
A Weekly Report From Afghanistan That Takes a Toll
President Trump has dominated headlines in the U.S. over a canceled Camp David peace summit. In Afghanistan, civilians and security officers keep dying. Our two reporters explain how they keep track.