World & Nation

Emboldened by his alliance with Trump, Bukele is jailing critics in El Salvador. Journalists and human rights leaders are fleeing in droves
Nayib Bukele, emboldened by his alliance with President Trump, has arrested critics, causing many dissident to flee. — Jul 17
National Guard came to L.A. to fight unrest. Troops ended up fighting boredom
More than a month after President Trump deployed the U.S. military to Los Angeles amid immigration sweeps, the troops have largely disappeared from public view. — Jul 17
The U.S. has long wanted to sell more cars in Asia. Do Asian consumers want them?
U.S. cars have been getting bigger, more expensive and more polluting in the last several decades — all the things that make for a tough sell to Asian consumers — Jul 17
Israel bombs Damascus military HQ as sectarian strife rages in Syria
Israeli warplanes pounded Syrian government buildings in Damascus, escalating its campaign against Syria's new authorities amid heavy clashes between government forces and the country's Druze minority. — Jul 16
Firefighter volunteers from Mexico crossed border to help Texas flood victims: 'This was a mission to come and help our brothers'
Fundación 911, a nonprofit that provides equipment and training to fire departments across Mexico, sent a crew of 40 members to support local first responders. — Jul 16

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