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Who Are HTS, the Rebels Leading the Syria Offensive? NYT » World News The group now advancing, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, says it wants to replace the Assad government with one inspired by Islamic principles.

Syrian Opposition Demands Assad Commit to Transition of Power NYT » World News In just a few days, a patchwork of forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria.

Omer Neutra, Thought to Be Hostage in Gaza, Died on Oct. 7, IDF Says NYT » World News Omer Neutra, who had Israeli and U.S. dual citizenship, was doing military service in Israel when Hamas invaded. His parents have been high-profile campaigners for the hostages.

Biden Opens the Only Trip of His Presidency to Sub-Saharan Africa NYT » World News The president stopped in Cape Verde on his way to Angola, where he will highlight American commitment to Africa in the economic competition against China.

Biden Visits Angola to Promote Lobito Corridor and Counter China NYT » World News When President Biden visits Angola on Monday, he will promote a rail project meant to show America’s commitment to the continent and to counter Chinese influence.

U.N. Suspends Aid Deliveries to Gaza via Kerem Shalom Crossing NYT » World News The head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees said it was pausing deliveries through the Kerem Shalom crossing because of safety concerns.

Israel Builds Bases in Central Gaza, a Sign It May Be There to Stay NYT » World News In recent months, soldiers have demolished more than 600 buildings to create a buffer area and expanded a network of bases, a New York Times analysis of satellite imagery and video footage shows.

Biden Visits Angola to Promote Lobito Corridor and Counter China NYT » World News When President Biden visits Angola on Monday, he will promote a rail project meant to show America’s commitment to the continent and to counter Chinese influence.

Centrist Party Edges Out Far-Right Challengers in Romania NYT » World News The center-left Social Democrats won the most votes in a parliamentary election but a strong nationalist showing could make it difficult to form a stable Western-oriented government.

The Secret Pentagon War Game That ​Offers a Stark​ Warning for Our Times NYT » World News The devastating outcome of the 1983 game reveals that nuclear escalation inevitably spirals out of control.

Inside a Secret Plan to Bring Uyghurs Trapped in China to the United States NYT » World News On Thanksgiving eve, U.S. diplomats reunited family members who had not seen each other in years because of China’s harsh policies on the ethnic group.

Russia’s Economy Is Slowing, Opening Fissures Over Policy NYT » World News The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.

What Can the World’s Top Court Do About Climate Change? NYT » World News The International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ highest judicial body, is beginning landmark hearings on global warming. Here’s a guide.

A North Korean Voice That Kim Jong-un Would Like to Silence NYT » World News Kim Seongmin, who fled to South Korea in the 1990s, broadcasts to his homeland twice a day, delivering the kind of information Pyongyang is trying hard to suppress.

Monday Briefing NYT » World News A presidential pardon for Hunter Biden.

Clashes at Soccer Match Kill Dozens in Guinea NYT » World News It was unclear on Sunday how many people were killed, but at least one estimate neared 100 people.

Syria’s Rebels Struck When Assad’s Allies Were Weakened and Distracted NYT » World News Diminished support for the Syrian government from Iran, Hezbollah and Russia enabled opposition forces to take the initiative and seize new territory.

Monday Briefing: Rebels Advance in Syria NYT » World News Plus, the vast network of undersea internet cables.

Stowaway on Flight to Paris Disrupts a Return Flight to New York NYT » World News The same passenger who stowed away on a Delta Air Lines flight to Paris caused a disturbance on a flight to New York on Saturday, an aviation official said.

Ireland’s Main Parties Edge Out Sinn Féin, Early Election Results Show NYT » World News At one level, the vote was an endorsement of continuity, but the stability in Ireland’s political center ground masked volatility on the fringes.