Syrians raced to newly emptied prisons to reunite with loved ones snatched away by the brutal regime of Bashar al-Assad, but their quest sometimes took them to the morgue.
Tag: Politics and Government
Tangled and Troubling Legacy Pushes Romanians Further to the Right
An ultranationalist politician’s surge in Romania shows how many people there would rather forget the country’s fascist past during World War II, experts say.
South Korean Police Raid President Yoon’s Office in Martial Law Inquiry
President Yoon Suk Yeol shows no sign of stepping down, as investigators raided his office and more members of his own party turned against him.
North Korea Breaks Silence on South Korea’s Martial Law Declaration
In its first statement about the turmoil over President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law decree, the North said nothing about how inter-Korean relations might be affected.
Trump Mocks Trudeau and Canada in Post on Tariffs and Trade
The president-elect’s mockery of Canada and its leader is the latest salvo after his promise to impose steep tariffs on Canadian exports.
Lula, Brazil’s President, Is in ICU After Emergency Brain Surgery
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil was in the hospital following the procedure. Doctors said the bleeding appeared to be linked to a fall in October.
South Korea’s Opposition Leader Determined to Oust President Yoon After Martial Law
Lee Jae-myung, the main opposition leader, is leading efforts to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his declaration of martial law. He could also be the next president.
Brazil’s President Lula Is in ICU After Emergency Brain Surgery
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil was in the hospital following the procedure. Doctors said the bleeding appeared to be linked to a fall in October.
Australia Signs Security and Economic Treaty With Nauru
In return for financial support, the Pacific island nation of Nauru pledged not to enter any security pacts without Australia’s assent.
What to Know About the Countries Still Fighting in Syria After al-Assad’s Ouster
Bashar al-Assad is gone, and Russia and Iran have stepped back. But Israel, Turkey and the United States are carrying out airstrikes.