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Unwed Mothers and Their Children Are Trapped in Saudi Arabia
ByVivian Nereim and Abdi Latif Dahir November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

A Times investigation found that children are routinely deprived of birth certificates, medical care and education. Diplomats and police officers turned the mothers away.

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Who Were the 2,000 Palestinians Freed by Israel?
ByVivian Yee and Rawan Sheikh Ahmad October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

Under the cease-fire deal, Israel released 250 Palestinians serving long sentences for violent attacks. More than 1,700 others had been detained in Gaza and held without charge.

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Civilian Massacres Follow Syrian Leaders’ Promises of Peace
ByChristina Goldbaum, Arijeta Lajka, Reham Mourshed and Sanjana Varghese October 22, 2025

Ten months after rebels toppled the long-entrenched Assad regime, little-checked bloodshed has led many Syrians to abandon hope that the years of brutality may be over.

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Civilian Massacres Follow Syrian Leaders’ Promises of Peace
ByChristina Goldbaum, Arijeta Lajka, Reham Mourshed and Sanjana Varghese October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

Ten months after rebels toppled the long-entrenched Assad regime, little-checked bloodshed has led many Syrians to abandon hope that the years of brutality may be over.

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Autocrats Move Quickly to Fill Void as Trump Retreats From U.N.
ByMara Hvistendahl September 19, 2025

As President Trump pulls back U.S. funding of the United Nations, countries like China, Russia and Qatar are seeking to influence the body’s work on human rights and labor.

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As Syria Tries to Move Away From Dictatorship, Signs of Authoritarianism Linger
ByRaja Abdulrahim September 7, 2025September 7, 2025

The ex-rebels now in control of Syria say they are ending rule by fear, overhauling the security and prison systems, and holding elections. But concerns over sectarianism and inclusivity remain.

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Assad and Aides Are Wanted in France for Deadly Strike on Journalists
ByMarlise Simons September 2, 2025September 2, 2025

Judges issued arrest warrants for Bashar al-Assad and six officials of his regime in Syria for an attack that killed two journalists, including Marie Colvin.

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Iran’s Evin Prison Is Holding Dissidents Again
ByFarnaz Fassihi and Leily Nikounazar August 23, 2025

Israel largely destroyed Evin prison, one of Iran’s most infamous symbols of oppression, in June. Less than two months later, Iran began returning male prisoners.

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Israel Hasn’t Prosecuted a Single Suspect for the Oct. 7 Attack
ByJohnatan Reiss August 13, 2025

Israel has extensively documented the 2023 Hamas-led assault and is believed to be holding at least 200 Palestinians suspected of involvement. Not one has been charged or put on trial.

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Israel Hasn’t Prosecuted a Single Suspect for the Oct. 7 Attack
ByJohnatan Reiss August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

Israel has extensively documented the 2023 Hamas-led assault and is believed to be holding at least 200 Palestinians suspected of involvement. Not one has been charged or put on trial.

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