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The resurgence is part of a global revival of a disease once close to being eradicated, but geographic and cultural factors magnify Pakistan’s challenge.

A forgery delayed the discovery of the theft of the photograph long enough for it to be sold at an auction in London.

Ethnic tensions have turned Manipur into an open war zone. Struggling to contain the unrest, the authorities have reimposed a curfew and internet blackout.

The missile production facility was destroyed in the attack, according to Western officials. Syrian state media reported that 18 people were killed in the strike.

Men in chat rooms have been victimizing women they know by putting their faces on pornographic clips. Some Korean women say the only thing new about it is the technology.

A sweeping change would have thousands of judges, from local courtrooms all the way up to the Supreme Court, elected instead of appointed.

The plan, championed by Mexico’s president, would have voters elect judges at every level, dramatically restructuring the third branch of government.

The United Nations criticized the strike, which killed 18 people including six of its workers. Israel said the former school it targeted had become a haven for militants.

Israel said the former school had become a haven for militants and released a list of men it said were Hamas fighters targeted in the attack.

The announcement provides U.S. support to permanent council seats for African nations, though not new veto powers. But the path to adding members requires far more than White House approval.