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Supporters of the Russian opposition leader lost contact with him 20 days ago, fueling concern about his health and whereabouts. …

“Kaathal,” about a closeted gay politician, is the latest example of what Kerala’s movie industry has become known for: nuanced films that find box office success….

Contortionists and acrobats with celestial skills train in squalid conditions as the promise of a former sumo wrestler to restore the national circus to its past…

A large segment of the Israeli work force has been called up to fight or become jobless as a result of the conflict with Hamas. …

Riyadh is seeking to avoid getting dragged back into a bloody clash with the Yemeni militia, which has sowed chaos by attacking shipping and firing missiles…

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church formally changed the date for celebrating to Dec. 25, departing from the Russian tradition of celebrating on Jan. 7, according to the…

The election in Africa’s second-largest nation, which cost over a billion dollars, is being closely followed across the world. …

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said 15 Israeli soldiers had been killed since Friday, but vowed to keep fighting. …

Great holiday reads and a look back at the year. …

The deaths came as fighting appeared to intensify despite growing calls for a cease-fire. Israel’s military said more soldiers would join a division attacking Hamas-operated tunnels…

The Jenin refugee camp in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is a focal point of what Israeli officials describe as counterterrorism operations across the territory. …

The billion-dollar deal leaves the team’s unpopular owners, the Glazer family, in control of the club, but it delegates important responsibilities to their new partner. …

Rain, falling temperatures and a lack of clean water are exacerbating already dire conditions for displaced Gazans. …

After a fatal ambush on Indian soldiers, several people were taken in for questioning. Three were found dead hours later, reportedly with signs of torture. …