Simon Marks
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How Tiny Djibouti Said ‘No’ To The US Over Houthi Red Sea Attacks
The East African country is host to Chinese, French and US naval bases — but it has warned Washington not to use its territory to confront Houthi militants attacking global trade.
- Saturday May 18, 2024
- Author: Simon Marks
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How Tiny Djibouti Said ‘No’ To The US Over Houthi Red Sea Attacks
The East African country is host to Chinese, French and US naval bases — but it has warned Washington not to use its territory to confront Houthi militants attacking global trade.
- Saturday May 18, 2024
- Author: Simon Marks
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After Red Sea Threats, Ships Now Face Rise In Somali Piracy
Piracy off Somalia’s coast has increased since maritime security was disrupted by Houthi militants’ attacks on ships in the Red Sea in response to the Israel-Hamas war.
- Friday January 26, 2024
- Author: Simon Marks, Mohamed Sheikh Nor
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After Red Sea Threats, Ships Now Face Rise In Somali Piracy
Piracy off Somalia’s coast has increased since maritime security was disrupted by Houthi militants’ attacks on ships in the Red Sea in response to the Israel-Hamas war.
- Friday January 26, 2024
- Author: Simon Marks, Mohamed Sheikh Nor
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Elon Musk Wields Starlink In Israel To Curb Uproar Over Antisemitism
Elon Musk was facing a global backlash just a few days ago after he agreed with a social media user who had posted antisemitic content on his social media platform, X. Multinational corporations from Apple Inc. to Walt Disney Co. pulled millions of dollars in advertising from the site in protest over hateful and racist commentary next to ads for th...
- Tuesday November 28, 2023
- Author: Simon Marks, Marissa Newman
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Elon Musk Wields Starlink In Israel To Curb Uproar Over Antisemitism
Elon Musk was facing a global backlash just a few days ago after he agreed with a social media user who had posted antisemitic content on his social media platform, X. Multinational corporations from Apple Inc. to Walt Disney Co. pulled millions of dollars in advertising from the site in protest over hateful and racist commentary next to ads for th...
- Tuesday November 28, 2023
- Author: Simon Marks, Marissa Newman
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What Will Happen In Gaza After Israel Stops Its War On Hamas?
There’s little agreement — and even less optimism — about what a settlement should look like.
- Wednesday November 22, 2023
- Author: Ethan Bronner, Simon Marks, Sam Dagher
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What Will Happen In Gaza After Israel Stops Its War On Hamas?
There’s little agreement — and even less optimism — about what a settlement should look like.
- Wednesday November 22, 2023
- Author: Ethan Bronner, Simon Marks, Sam Dagher
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The Secret Plot Against The Head Of The World Health Organization
A cache of documents reveal an Ethiopian government investigation into Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. He calls it a ‘smear campaign.’
- Monday October 2, 2023
- Author: Simon Marks
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The World Backed Two Generals, and Put Sudan on the Path to War
The African nation’s democratic transition unraveled because of the rivalry between two men, who were emboldened by foreign powers competing for sway over the country and its resources.
- Friday April 28, 2023
- Author: Simon Marks, Mohammed Alamin
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Sudan Evacuations Accelerate as Fragile Cease-Fire Falters
Efforts by many countries to evacuate consular workers and other citizens from Sudan were hampered amid a ninth day of widespread fighting, with the French embassy in Khartoum under attack and an Egyptian diplomat shot.
- Monday April 24, 2023
- Author: Simon Marks, Okech Francis, Mohammed Alamin
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Foreigners, Diplomats Targeted in Attacks by Fighters in Sudan
Fighters in Sudan’s capital targeted buildings occupied by diplomats and international humanitarian agency staff since violence erupted in the North African nation on Saturday, the United Nations said.
- Tuesday April 18, 2023
- Author: Simon Marks
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Foreigners, Diplomats Targeted in Attacks by Fighters in Sudan
Fighters in Sudan’s capital targeted buildings occupied by diplomats and international humanitarian agency staff since violence erupted in the North African nation on Saturday, the United Nations said.
- Tuesday April 18, 2023
- Author: Simon Marks
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A Runner’s Murder In Kenya Opens A Window Into Violence Against Women
Prize money and endorsement contracts from global sporting brands have flooded into Iten, a long-distance training center, fueling a wave of attacks.
- Monday April 17, 2023
- Author: Simon Marks
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Sudan Death Toll Mounts As Clashes Escalate On Second Day
The death toll from fighting between Sudan’s army and a rival paramilitary group rose to at least 56, with hundreds of injured civilians and soldiers filling hospitals in Khartoum, medical personnel said.
- Monday April 17, 2023
- Author: Simon Marks, Mohammed Alamin