“‘Why do you think that, at 67, I would start a career as a dictator?’” President Kais Saied said in a meeting with The New York Times, quoting Charles de Gaulle. He vowed to preserve hard-fought rights.
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For Vietnamese Veterans, Afghanistan Pullout Seems Familiar
Looking at the withdrawal of U.S. forces in Afghanistan and in Vietnam nearly 50 years ago, a reporter sought to tell an overlooked part of history before it was too late.
Egypt Denies Times Report That Officials Sexually Abused Women
The government rejected the accounts of women who said they were sexually assaulted by Egyptian security and justice officials during searches.
Mexico’s President Says Carlos Slim Might Help Rebuild Collapsed Metro Line
A New York Times investigation found that poor work by Mr. Slim’s company led to the fatal accident. Mr. Slim may be willing to help fix it, but it is not clear if he would pay the costs.
Zimbabwe Releases Local Reporter Working for The New York Times
The government said that it would not oppose bail for Jeffrey Moyo, a freelance journalist in the capital, Harare, adding that there was evidence to show he had believed he was acting legally.
New York Times Updates Database That Tracks Gitmo Detainees
A Times team has revamped an online database that makes it easier to learn about the roughly 780 prisoners who were taken there, including the 40 who remain.
Hillary Clinton, Greta Thunberg on Women’s Leadership, a Times Event
What is different when women lead? Hillary Clinton, Greta Thunberg and others discuss women’s role in shaping the future.
The Women Leaders of Today, a Times Event
What is different when women lead? Hillary Clinton, Greta Thunberg and others discuss women’s role in shaping the future.
Zimbabwe Authorities Arrest Local Reporter Working for The New York Times
Jeffrey Moyo, a freelance journalist for The Times who is based in Harare, was being held on charges of violating the country’s immigration laws. His lawyers say the accusation is spurious.
At Empty Afghanistan Bases, Echoes of a Long War
As the United States withdraws its forces from Afghanistan, a former Marine who became a Times reporter sees only traces of what several camps used to be.