The move comes as House Republicans threaten to hold Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt over his refusal to turn over audio of President Biden’s conversations with the special counsel.

A deal to allow the Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler to cash out his mining positions in the Democratic Republic of Congo has enraged human rights activists and some government officials.

The dehumanization of Palestinians has become a norm.

Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot five times and has undergone emergency surgery. His condition remains serious, officials said.

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The key prosecution witness faced defense lawyers as Donald J. Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial neared what may be an unexpectedly early conclusion.