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U.S. Casts Sole Vote Against Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution NYT » World News The U.S. veto at the U.N. came as the Biden administration’s envoy in Lebanon reported “additional progress” on cease-fire talks in the war between Israel and Hezbollah.

What Are Anti-Personnel Mines? NYT » World News The Biden administration has agreed to send the weapons to Ukraine, despite their reputation for killing and maiming civilians.

Vatican Sets Out New Rules to Simplify Papal Funerals NYT » World News Pope Francis’s down-to-earth style has become a trademark of his papacy. New rules for papal burials are another step to seal it into his legacy.

Trump’s Cabinet Wants to Contain China. What About Trump Himself? NYT » World News President-elect Donald J. Trump is assembling a team of aides bent on confrontation with China. But he also has advisers who do business there, including Elon Musk.

U.S. and Europeans Move to Censure Iran for Nuclear Secrecy NYT » World News Before Donald J. Trump takes office, the West wants to call out Iran for failing to adhere to treaty obligations to be transparent about its nuclear past and present.

Ugandan Opposition Leader Charged After Being ‘Kidnapped’ in Kenya NYT » World News Kizza Besigye, a former presidential candidate, went missing over the weekend as he visited the Kenyan capital, reappearing days later in military custody back in Uganda.

U.S. Vetoes Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N. Security Council NYT » World News The United States, which has blocked four other resolutions, said it vetoed the most recent version because it did not make the release of hostages a precondition for a truce.

Biden Agrees to Supply Ukraine With Anti-Personnel Mines NYT » World News The decision is the latest in a series of moves by the U.S. and Russia that have escalated tensions between the two.

Biden Agrees to Supply Ukraine With Anti-Personnel Mines NYT » World News The decision is the latest in a series of moves by the U.S. and Russia that have escalated tensions between the two.

A Travel Writer Remembers Arthur Frommer NYT » World News The creator of the popular guidebook series, who recently died, not only democratized travel, but supported sustainable travel, before it got that name.

Trump Promises Clean Water. Will He Clean Up PFAS? NYT » World News Public health advocates worry that Donald Trump could unravel federal clean water efforts, including restrictions on lead pipes and chemicals known as PFAS.

Middle East Airlines Has Become an Unlikely National Hero in Lebanon NYT » World News Middle East Airlines has managed to fly through regional and civil wars since the 1960s. And it is still in the skies today.

What Trump’s Re-Election Could Mean for Animals NYT » World News A second Trump administration could alter the lives of all sorts of animals, whether they live in laboratories, zoos, fields or forests.

As Trump Pushes Peace, Russia Intensifies Assaults on Ukraine NYT » World News Overextended and exhausted, Ukrainian forces lack manpower and artillery against Russian forces willing to absorb staggering casualties.

Long Tied to Russia, Georgia’s Winemakers Look to the West NYT » World News Some vintners in the former Soviet republic are seeking to break a politically risky dependence on Russia and focus more on high-value European and American markets.

U.S. Envoy Set for 2nd Day of Talks on Cease-Fire in Lebanon NYT » World News Amos Hochstein, a top Biden administration envoy to the Middle East, has seldom stayed overnight on trips to Beirut over the past year, so the extended visit may be a positive sign.

U.S. Closes Its Kyiv Embassy, Warning of ‘Significant Air Attack’ NYT » World News The unusual alert came a day after Ukraine used American-made ballistic missiles to strike Russian territory for the first time.

Smog in Pakistan Smothers Lahore, Breaking a Vibrant City’s Rhythms NYT » World News Lahore comes alive at night. But this year’s record onslaught of cold-weather smog — residents call it the “fifth season” — has broken its rhythms.

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News The 1,000th day of war in Ukraine.

Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Media Mogul, Takes Stand in National Security Trial NYT » World News The media tycoon, who is accused of masterminding pro-democracy protests, testified at his trial for the first time. He could be sent to prison for life.