Earliest complete Ten Commandments tablet heads to auction
The oldest known Ten Commandments tablet, inscribed in Paleo-Hebrew and dated from 300–800 AD, will be auctioned in New York on 18 December. Unearthed in the Middle East in 1913…
A Ghastly Search for Loved Ones Who Disappeared in Syria
Syrians raced to newly emptied prisons to reunite with loved ones snatched away by the brutal regime of Bashar al-Assad, but their quest sometimes took them to the morgue.
Sednaya Prison in Syria: What to Know
Amnesty International described it as a “human slaughterhouse,” where, other rights groups say, tens of thousands of people were detained, tortured and killed during the 13-year civil war.
In Aleppo, Rebels Give a Sense of What Is to Come for Syria
Rebel fighters who took control of Aleppo about two weeks ago have promised security and continuity. Prices have skyrocketed, but residents express some hope for the future.
A Search for Syria’s Disappeared, and New Details in C.E.O. Killing Investigation
Plus, another World Cup raises human rights fears.
Trump Picks Kimberly Guilfoyle, His Son’s Fiancée, as Ambassador to Greece
The announcement came as Donald Trump Jr. has been seen with the socialite Bettina Anderson in Florida.
Prince William’s Chat With Trump Shows Why Royals May Be Potent Diplomatic Tool
President-elect Donald J. Trump has a reverence, bordering on awe, for the royal family. British diplomats hope that will help safeguard relations with Washington in a fractious political climate.
2024 Review: A Few Misses, but the Polls Got the Big Stories Right
They told us a lot about the major demographic and political trends, well before the election.
Lawyer Tony Buzbee says there may be 300 potential cases against Diddy
Getty Images A lawyer representing several alleged victims of Sean “Diddy” Combs says the potential number of civil legal cases against the musician “is probably in the 300 range”. Tony…
Luigi Mangione fights extradition to face murder charge over CEO killing
The man accused of shooting dead healthcare insurance CEO Brian Thompson in New York jostled with police and shouted at reporters as he was bundled into court on Tuesday, as…