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How One Man’s Quest for a Musketeer’s Bones Got Him Locked Up
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How One Man’s Quest for a Musketeer’s Bones Got Him Locked Up

A secret archaeological dig inside a Dutch church has led to drama worthy of Alexandre Dumas. Did Wim Dijkman really find the bones of the fourth musketeer? We may never know.

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An Irish Castle Keeps a Piece of a Times Reporter’s Past
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An Irish Castle Keeps a Piece of a Times Reporter’s Past

In 2000, after a life-threatening illness, Dan Barry went to the west of Ireland to breathe different air. He finds stories there still.

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Along Himalayan Floods’ Path, Wiped Out Towns and Mounting Grief
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Along Himalayan Floods’ Path, Wiped Out Towns and Mounting Grief

Survivors tell the stories of the people and places buried under the mud after a disaster in Nepal.

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Election in Sweden Is Too Close to Call
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Election in Sweden Is Too Close to Call

With most of the votes counted by Monday, a center-left coalition holds a very slight edge.

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Death Toll From Ferry Fire in the Philippines Rises to 76
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Death Toll From Ferry Fire in the Philippines Rises to 76

Rescuers were still searching for victims days after a fire broke out on the June Aster en route to a popular tourist site. At least 43 people survived.

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Saudi Arabia’s Oil ‘Lifeline’ Was Attacked. Here’s What to Know.
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Saudi Arabia’s Oil ‘Lifeline’ Was Attacked. Here’s What to Know.

A drone attack from Iraq forced Saudi Arabia to close its East-West pipeline, the kingdom said, threatening a key workaround to Iran’s Persian Gulf blockade.

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Death Toll From Ferry Fire in the Philippines Rises to 76
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Death Toll From Ferry Fire in the Philippines Rises to 76

Rescuers were still searching for victims days after a fire broke out on the June Aster en route to a popular tourist site. At least 43 people survived.

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Iran Finds Escalation Is Fruitful Path to Leverage in War With U.S.
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Iran Finds Escalation Is Fruitful Path to Leverage in War With U.S.

Iran and its allies now hold sway over two key oil shipping routes, and Tehran is setting the stage for a diplomatic win that could enhance its stature.

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In Flood-Stricken Nepal, a Cool Gust Carries Hopes of a Miracle Rescue
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In Flood-Stricken Nepal, a Cool Gust Carries Hopes of a Miracle Rescue

Rescuers clawing through a hydropower tunnel clogged with mud, water and rock have found a pocket of air near where six workers are believed to be trapped.

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Why Mokha, Historic Port That Shaped the Coffee Trade, Is a Prize in Yemen’s War
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Why Mokha, Historic Port That Shaped the Coffee Trade, Is a Prize in Yemen’s War

A strategic location on the Red Sea afforded the city centuries of trading dominance — and makes it a coveted target in today’s fighting in the Middle East.

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Why Carney Isn’t Rushing Back to the Negotiating Table
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Why Carney Isn’t Rushing Back to the Negotiating Table

Canadians back his tough stance on trade with the U.S. An expert says that support gives him little incentive to reopen talks soon.

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Tyla and Other Stars Cancel Concerts Amid Anti-Immigrant Backlash
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Tyla and Other Stars Cancel Concerts Amid Anti-Immigrant Backlash

As anti-immigrant sentiment and vigilante violence fuel outrage across the continent, some fans abroad are rejecting South African performers.

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‘We Left in the Clothes We Were Wearing’: Yemenis Flee New Fighting
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‘We Left in the Clothes We Were Wearing’: Yemenis Flee New Fighting

Hunger and disease have tormented Yemen for years. Now, fighting between the Saudi-backed government and Iran-backed Houthis is pushing it to the brink.

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Visa Issue Threatens U.S.-Brazil Cooperation on Crime
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Visa Issue Threatens U.S.-Brazil Cooperation on Crime

Officials say the Trump administration is blocking some of Brazil’s efforts to expand cooperation on fighting transnational crime.

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As Oil Prices Rise, BRICS Leaders Have What U.S. Doesn’t: Iran at the Table
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As Oil Prices Rise, BRICS Leaders Have What U.S. Doesn’t: Iran at the Table

The group, which includes Iran, has been split over the war. It called for “maximum restraint” in the Middle East without casting blame on any particular country.

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In Doonbeg, Trump’s Irish Open Visit Prompts Protests and Praise
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In Doonbeg, Trump’s Irish Open Visit Prompts Protests and Praise

As the U.S. president heads to his Doonbeg hotel for the Irish Open, locals expressed both appreciation for the resort’s economic benefits and opposition to his politics.

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The Doctor Pressuring African Leaders to Own the Ebola Response
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The Doctor Pressuring African Leaders to Own the Ebola Response

International agencies and foreign donors have long driven campaigns to defeat diseases like Ebola. Dr. Jean Kaseya, the head of the Africa C.D.C., wants to change that.

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Colombia to Start Aerial Spraying of Coca Crops Despite Health Worries
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Colombia to Start Aerial Spraying of Coca Crops Despite Health Worries

The plan — quickly challenged by a local court — came days after Colombia’s president and the U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, discussed stronger measures against drug trafficking.

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