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The name for the military attack on Pakistan brings to mind a woman who became shorthand for the grief wrought by a terrorist attack.

The visit is a boost to Ahmed al-Shara’s attempts to bring Syria back into the international fold but comes amid continuing turmoil there.

The United States is said to be in talks with the African country about taking in expelled migrants. There may be lessons in London’s experience.

Officials and witnesses said that at least two Indian aircraft had crashed after India struck Pakistani targets, escalating the conflict between the nuclear powers.

After weeks of tensions from a terrorist attack in Kashmir, India conducted strikes against Pakistan. Anger on both sides has the world bracing for an escalation.

The cardinals at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City vow to follow the rules of the conclave, the process by which the next pope is chosen.

Six are joining in their first papal conclave, and four others participated in the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis.

A “serial business creator” and owner of a fish smokery on Colonsay, population 125, says he’s willing to give away his business, free.