The “Gilgamesh Dream Tablet” was displayed at the Museum of the Bible in Washington until the authorities seized it in 2019.
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U.S. to Accuse China of Trying to Hack Vaccine Data, as Virus Redirects Cyberattacks
Iran and other nations are also looking to steal data and exploit the pandemic with attacks on infrastructure, officials say.
U.S. Accuses North Korea of Cyberattacks, a Sign That Deterrence Is Failing
Through the attacks, a report says, the North steals and launders money, extorts companies and uses digital currencies to gain cash for its nuclear program.
At Least 13,500 Americans Abroad Need Help Getting Home, State Dept. Says
About 5,700 U.S. citizens and legal residents have already returned with the government’s assistance, and flights scheduled this week could help another 1,600.
Trump’s Travel Ban Leaves Americans in Europe Scrambling to Get Home
With little clarity on the rules of the 30-day suspension set to take effect on Friday, many are feeling stranded and confused.
New York to Sue Trump Administration Over Global Entry Freeze
The lawsuit will challenge the federal government’s decision to bar New Yorkers from enrolling in programs that allow travelers to skip lines at airports.
Mexican Asylum Seekers Could Now Be Deported to Guatemala
A plan that homeland security officials once praised as a deterrent for Central Americans considering the long journey through Mexico is being expanded.
Violence Drives a Swell in Mexican Migration
Many are asylum seekers but are being forced to wait in Mexico, where their lives may be at risk.
U.S. Requiring Social Media Information From Visa Applicants
The State Department is asking visa applicants to submit social media accounts that they have used in the past five years under a new policy that took effect on Friday.
U.S. Promises Security Aid, but No Funds, to Guatemala to Curb Migration
In Guatemala, the homeland security secretary offset requests for restoring funding cuts by offering hands-on assistance from United States agents and investigators.