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Bou Meng, Rare Survivor of Khmer Rouge Torture House, Dies at 85

New York Times Aug 16, 2026

Saved by his ability to paint, he was one of only a handful of prisoners to make it out of the brutal prison Tuol Sleng.

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$10 Million in Gold Found Buried Under Former Brewery in Belgium

New York Times Aug 15, 2026

A construction worker’s drill struck gold during a renovation project in East Flanders, setting off a search for the owners of the stashed fortune.

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Where to Eat and Drink at a Barcelona Bar Like a Local

New York Times Aug 15, 2026

The classic bars, known as bodegas, are where locals in the Catalan capital take their rituals seriously. If you know where to look, you can join them.

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How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands

New York Times Aug 15, 2026

The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.

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Iran Says Qatar Captured Its Pilots Months Ago, a Claim Qatar Rejects

New York Times Aug 15, 2026

Iran said the airmen have been held since March 2 when their fighter jets were shot down. The Qatari government denies detaining any Iranian pilots.

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Canadian Petition to Expel U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra Takes Off

New York Times Aug 15, 2026

Mr. Hoekstra has been President Trump’s faithful messenger in Canada amid a historic low in relations. More than 170,000 Canadians want him gone.

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Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring

New York Times Aug 15, 2026

Jason Arday, the school’s youngest Black professor, was found dead on Friday. The school ignored a series of warnings about his life story and his work.

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Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 11, Health Officials Say

New York Times Aug 15, 2026

The Lebanese health ministry said children were among those killed. The Israeli prime minister’s office said Hezbollah had struck first, injuring three Israeli soldiers.

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Syrian Convicted in Austria of Civil War Abuses Is Detained in Syria

New York Times Aug 15, 2026

Musab Abu Rukbah, a former police chief, left Austria after appealing his eight-year sentence for crimes committed during Syria’s civil war.

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At Least 47 Dead as 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Indonesia

New York Times Aug 15, 2026

The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said.

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Where Future Champions Race Against the Tide

New York Times Aug 15, 2026

An uninhabited Irish island fills up one day each summer for a treasured amateur horse race in which young jockeys ride across the shifting sands.

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Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe

New York Times Aug 15, 2026

A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.

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Quit Lit

New York Times Aug 15, 2026

There are good reasons to abandon books we’re not enjoying, but our attenuated attention might lead us to tap out too early.

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Summer Camps Strive to Stay Part of Canadian Life, Despite Hurdles

New York Times Aug 15, 2026

Long a tradition for many kids and teenagers across the country, overnight camps are facing financial and cultural hurdles as inflation bites and parenting trends shift.

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The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Ask

New York Times Aug 15, 2026

Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.

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As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran

New York Times Aug 15, 2026

Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.

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Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power

New York Times Aug 15, 2026

The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control.

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Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks Role in Eventual Russia-Ukraine Talks

New York Times Aug 15, 2026

French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.

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A Prominent Mexican Politician Says U.S. Revoked His Visa

New York Times Aug 15, 2026

Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, a former president’s son, lashed out at the Trump administration after he said it canceled his visa, another flashpoint in the tense U.S.-Mexico relationship.

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Jason Arday, Cambridge Professor Accused of Plagiarism, Is Found Dead

New York Times Aug 15, 2026

Mr. Arday resigned last week after the university announced an investigation into allegations of plagiarism and fabrication.

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Russia Campaigned to Derail Moldova’s Pro-Western Government

New York Times Aug 14, 2026

In Moldova, Moscow paid Orthodox priests, conducted a vote-buying scheme and set up training camps on election interference — all in an effort to derail the Western-leaning government.

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