World & Nation

Violent conflict over water hit a record last year
Violence over water is on the rise worldwide. Researchers counted a record 420 incidents of conflict in 2024, many in Ukraine and the Middle East. — Nov 26
Is the U.S. invading Venezuela? Or trying to make a deal?
The U.S. declared an alleged cartel in Venezuela a terrorist organization, the latest action targeting the country and the Maduro government. — Nov 25
In Texas case, it's politics vs. race at the Supreme Court, with control of Congress at stake
Supreme Court's conservatives are not likely to bar Texas from adding new Republican-leaning voting districts. — Nov 25
West Bank camp, a symbol of Palestinian resistance, lies in ruins after Israeli campaign
Israeli military operations in the Jenin refugee camp have displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians, for whom the camp has long been a symbol of resistance. — Nov 24
This L.A. car wash depends on immigrant labor. Can it survive Trump?
The car wash industry, emblematic of California's highway culture, has long depended on immigrant labor. It's been hit hard by President Trump's deportation campaign. — Nov 23

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