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Mario Ríos Montt, Bishop and Brother of Genocidal General, Dies at 94

New York Times Apr 14, 2026

In Guatemala, he led the Catholic Church’s human rights office. His brother, a dictator who took power in a coup, was convicted of crimes against humanity.

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Israel’s Spy Chief Addresses Criticism About the War With Iran

New York Times Apr 14, 2026

The Mossad head said Israel’s mission would not be complete until the Iranian regime was replaced, after criticism that the war has left Iran’s theocratic government in place.

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Russian Oil Revenues Nearly Doubled in March

New York Times Apr 14, 2026

The surge in revenue provided a critical lifeline for Moscow, which has struggled to fund the war in Ukraine amid record-high deficits.

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Iran War Live Updates: Israel and Lebanon Begin Direct Talks as Strikes Go On

New York Times Apr 14, 2026

Israel launched new attacks in southern Lebanon in its campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah. As Israeli and Lebanese officials prepared to meet in Washington, the fighting in Lebanon remained a sticking point in the fragile cease-fire with Iran.

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Will Viktor Orban’s Legacy Live On in Brussels, Even Without Him?

New York Times Apr 14, 2026

Viktor Orban, Hungary’s newly ousted prime minister, helped to finance a Brussels think tank that pushes his populist vision. It will outlast him, at least for a while.

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Adriano Goldschmied, ‘Godfather’ of Modern Denim, Dies at 82

NYT Europe Apr 14, 2026

An energetic entrepreneur, he developed more than 50 brands of jeans, including Gap 1969 and other cult classics.

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New York Times Apr 14, 2026

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Benin’s Romuald Wadagni Poised to Win Presidential Election

New York Times Apr 14, 2026

Romuald Wadagni received 94 percent of the vote, according to provisional results. He faces the challenge of a growing jihadist insurgency in the region.

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Ex-Student Wounds 16 in High School Shooting in Turkey

New York Times Apr 14, 2026

Officials said the teenage attacker killed himself when cornered by the police. The authorities are investigating possible motives.

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State of U.S. Blockade Is Unclear as Some Ships Transit Strait of Hormuz

New York Times Apr 14, 2026

Ship-tracking data showed that several vessels, including some that had been docked at Iranian ports, had moved through the strait as the U.S. military began its blockade.

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With Algeria Visit, Pope Leo Returns to His Augustinian Roots

New York Times Apr 14, 2026

Some theologians say the pontiff’s understanding of Augustine’s teachings helped inform his response to President Trump’s negative comments about him.

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Italy Suspends Defense Pact With Israel, Further Straining Ties

New York Times Apr 14, 2026

The move by Italy, once considered a strong ally of Israel, reflected growing anger over Israeli aggression in the Middle East. President Trump criticized Italy’s stance on the war.

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Israel and Lebanon Seek Way Forward in Rare Direct Talks

New York Times Apr 14, 2026

The talks, set for Tuesday in Washington, were not expected to produce an immediate breakthrough in the war between Hezbollah and Israel.

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Two Iran-Linked Ships Passed Through Strait of Hormuz Ahead of U.S. Blockade

New York Times Apr 14, 2026

The vessels exited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, hours before a U.S. naval blockade took effect.

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Middle East War Will Slow Global Economic Growth, I.M.F. Warns

New York Times Apr 14, 2026

The conflict could also fuel another bout of inflation, according to the International Monetary Fund.

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China Offers Veiled Criticism of U.S. as Iran War Threatens Oil Imports

New York Times Apr 14, 2026

China’s leader, Xi Jinping, said that the world cannot risk reverting “to the law of the jungle.” Beijing has taken a more active role diplomatically as the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz persists.

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