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Abiy Ahmed, the country’s prime minister, has become the protagonist of a familiar story in Africa, which is written in blood by politicians in pursuit of their ideologies and power. Read More in the New York Times

After more than 15 years, the Meadowlands complex began a phased opening in late 2019, but before customers could shop at its stores the pandemic hit and completely upended the retail industry. Read More in the New York Times

The delicate proxy clash has pitted Democrats eager to emphasize issues like hunger and nutrition against traditionalists who believe the department should represent rural America. Read More in the New York Times

People who already have dental problems may see them aggravated by encounters with the coronavirus, some experts suggest. Read More in the New York Times

For many Argentines, Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday, was no mere soccer superstar. “I feel like a member of my family just died,” said one. Read More in the New York Times

The severe storm weakened after making landfall near Puducherry. At least 3 people were killed. Read More in the New York Times

It’s been a difficult year in every corner of the land. But there are still neighbors and family, breathtaking landscapes and gratitude for the ‘bend without the break.’ Read More in the New York Times