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With peace talks on hold, the Taliban have stepped up attacks, and Afghans fear that a bitterly contested presidential election could lead to political paralysis. Press Release Distribution Service

The Italian town said to be the cradle of chimney sweeps was once ashamed of its ties to the trade. Now, a festival draws sweeps from around the world, who celebrate without forgetting past miseries. Press Release Distribution Service

As China celebrates the 70th anniversary of Communist rule, a father who fled the country wonders if he made the right decision, and why his son is protesting. Press Release Distribution Service

Four months after scandal imploded Sebastian Kurz’s coalition, the wunderkind conservative looks set to win again in Sunday’s election. Will he embrace the far right a second time? Press Release Distribution Service

Even as the national railroad company in the Netherlands begins paying compensation to the relatives of those it transported to death camps, new details of its collaboration are emerging. Press Release Distribution Service

Caught between East and West, it is a place that attracts adventurers and carpetbaggers, who return home with “legacies, memories and skeletons for their closets.” Press Release Distribution Service

Their fortunes may seem to be in sync like never before. But that masks important character differences that could shape far different outcomes. Press Release Distribution Service

Released from a Russian jail in the Arctic in a prisoner swap, the filmmaker vows to fight on against what he calls President Vladimir V. Putin’s “political necrophilia.” Press Release Distribution Service

A former mayor of the community of Tasiilaq said, “I believe we are in a human, social and cultural death spiral if we don’t manage to stop the sexual abuse.” Press Release Distribution Service

The protests against President el-Sisi’s authoritarian rule were smaller than last week’s, but given the risks of dissent in Egypt, they still represented a stunning challenge to his authority. Press Release Distribution Service

A week after an election appeared to jeopardize his career, Prime Minister Netanyahu is tapped to assemble a government. Israelis are wondering how it happened. Press Release Distribution Service

Five years ago, protesters were critical of even breaking windows. Now, some are throwing firebombs. Press Release Distribution Service

Accusations of systemic fraud and fears of Taliban threats have compromised an election that is likely to have the fewest voters since the first presidential vote in 2004. Press Release Distribution Service

The Stena Impero, which Iranian authorities impounded in July, was heading to Dubai, where crew members will undergo medical checks. Press Release Distribution Service

For the second time in three years, Ukraine has been caught in the glare of American news cameras. Press Release Distribution Service

The reprimand of a morning anchor, Naga Munchetty, for her remarks about the American president and racism, outraged many. Press Release Distribution Service

The case has become a symbol of Mexico’s broken rule of law. Press Release Distribution Service

Nearly 2,000 Egyptians have been arrested since surprise protests against President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi erupted last weekend. Their instigator has called for more on Friday. Press Release Distribution Service

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stopped short of threatening a military response against President Bashar al-Assad’s government for the chlorine-loaded rocket attack. Press Release Distribution Service

The notoriously repressive kingdom will announce a new program as it tries to diversify its economy away from dependence on oil. Press Release Distribution Service

The German authorities suspect the well-planned killing of a former Chechen separatist in Berlin was carried out by a Russian hit man released from prison for that purpose. Press Release Distribution Service

Struggling Afghan forces took three northern districts from the Taliban. But the cost was high, and troops depend on American airstrikes to hold on. Press Release Distribution Service