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Death toll tops 2.5 million

The week's news at a glance.

Kinshasa, Congo

U.S. strikes Iranian targets in Syria after drone attack kills U.S. contractor

An illustrated collage of U.S. troops, Somalia's outline, and palm trees

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In depth

Why are U.S. troops still in Somalia?

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Modi operandi

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi sentenced to 2 years over Modi quip

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life changing

In rural Madagascar, a clean water tap empowers woman to follow her dream

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Behind the scenes

DeSantis' no good, very bad week

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alien invasion

Essential molecules for life may have been 'delivered' to Earth from space

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