Elizabeth Tsurkov Recounts 2 1/2 Years of Captivity

Elizabeth Tsurkov, a citizen of Israel and Russia, recounts a harrowing story of cruelty, survival, U.S. diplomatic pressure and, finally, release from the grip of a group backed by Iran. Read more
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China’s Security State Sells an A.I. Dream

China’s new national drive to embrace artificial intelligence is also giving the authorities new ways to monitor and control its citizens. Read more
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Another Deadly Earthquake, and a Cascade of Problems for Afghanistan

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, a northern city known for its magnificent Blue Mosque, which suffered damage. Read more
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