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North Korea Says It Has Tested ‘Ultramodern Tactical Weapon’
North Korea did not identify what weapon was tested, but the development could complicate already stalled talks between the United States and North Korea.
Damage Control at Facebook: 6 Takeaways From The Times’s Investigation
An investigation by The New York Times revealed how Facebook fought back against critics during a flood of crises — with delays, denials and an influence campaign in Washington.
U.S. Levels Sanctions on 17 Saudis for Alleged Involvement in Khashoggi Killing
A senior administration official said the United States was unlikely to take further steps against Saudi leaders, suggesting that both sides hope to put the episode behind them.
With Small Steps, Palestinians and Israelis Try to Tackle Gaza’s Ills
The resumption of cease-fire talks after days of violence revived hopes for joint projects on solar energy, sewage treatment and drinking water.
First Wave of Migrants in Caravan Reaches U.S. Border in Tijuana
The caravan traveling from Central America begins arriving in the northern Mexico border city, setting up a potential confrontation with American authorities.
France Says Trump’s Twitter Attack Lacks ‘Common Decency’
A barrage of scathing tweets aimed at the French president, Emmanuel Macron, landed on the third anniversary of the Paris terrorist attacks.
‘Tell Your Boss’: Recording Is Seen to Link Saudi Crown Prince More Strongly to Khashoggi Killing
A Saudi operative’s comments to a royal aide after the killing of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi is among the strongest evidence yet tying Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to his death.
‘Patriotism Is the Exact Opposite of Nationalism,’ Macron Says
President Emmanuel Macron of France spoke about the dangers of nationalism in a speech commemorating the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I. In attendance was President Trump, who recently called himself a nationalist.
In North Korea, Missile Bases Suggest a Great Deception
President Trump says the nuclear threat from North Korea is over. New satellite images of 16 hidden ballistic missile bases suggest that it has worsened since his summit meeting.