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WhatsApp has proliferated in the highest echelons of the Afghan government — as well as among the Taliban. Press Release Distribution Service

In elections on Sunday, the AfD is set to make another strong showing in eastern Germany. Its local leader, Björn Höcke, is considered an extremist by the intelligence service. Press Release Distribution Service

The Hungarian prime minister has created what critics call a semi-autocracy at the heart of democratic Europe. But he has largely ignored his country’s health care system. Press Release Distribution Service

Ms. Butina, who befriended prominent Republicans during the 2016 election, served time in a Florida prison as an unregistered foreign agent. Press Release Distribution Service

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, this year’s winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, was in Russia when the protests broke out and has yet to publicly comment on the violence. Press Release Distribution Service

The election board’s finding incensed the opposition and raised international skepticism about a race dogged by allegations of fraud. Press Release Distribution Service

Discussions at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon have acknowledged that women must get recognition of some sort. But few expect real change. Press Release Distribution Service

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the Labour Party and the European Union are all waiting for the other to make the next move. Meanwhile, Britons seethe. Press Release Distribution Service

Demonstrations resumed despite government offers of new jobs, more money for housing and a crackdown on corruption. At least 30 people were reported killed. Press Release Distribution Service

Military forces maneuvered for position after an American withdrawal, apparently violating a United States-brokered cease-fire. Press Release Distribution Service

The court’s decision means yet another delay for Bolivians waiting to hear who won their country’s election last Sunday. Press Release Distribution Service

She spoke critically of China’s restrictions on free speech. Now the authorities are accusing her of “provoking trouble.” Press Release Distribution Service

Britain’s prime minister challenged lawmakers to approve a general election, but the opposition Labour Party reacted coolly to the idea. Press Release Distribution Service

Paul H. Whelan, a Marine veteran arrested last December, said in court that a prison guard had assaulted him. He said he had been framed and that Russia held him hostage to be exchanged. Press Release Distribution Service

The driver, identified as Morris Robinson, 25, remained under arrest on suspicion of murder. Investigators were also at work in Belgium and Northern Ireland. Press Release Distribution Service

Officials chose to disclose figures about attacks committed by left-wing extremists but not religious-based crimes or violence against journalists. Press Release Distribution Service

The removal of the dictator’s remains from a basilica near Madrid, weeks before a national election in Spain, was denounced by some for stirring painful memories. Press Release Distribution Service

The circus manager said neither the trainer nor the bear were seriously injured, and blamed spectators for provoking the animal with flashes from cellphone cameras. Press Release Distribution Service

As officials tried to piece together clues from Belgium, Britain, Bulgaria, China and Ireland, a Vietnamese woman’s relatives said they feared she might be among the dead. Press Release Distribution Service

As President Trump froze military aid to Ukraine and urged it to investigate his rivals, the country was struggling in a bare-bones fight against Russian-backed separatists. Press Release Distribution Service

The suspense mounted at the world’s largest regatta in Trieste, Italy: Which boat would come in last? Press Release Distribution Service

The driver, identified as Morris Robinson, 25, remained under arrest on suspicion of murder. Investigators were also at work in Belgium and Northern Ireland. Press Release Distribution Service