A long trek, a humble offering, and blessings for the future

An Indonesian photographer documents an annual celebration with ancient roots

December 7, 2015

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Russia takes Lysychansk, completing conquest of Luhansk Oblast

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: July 3, 2022

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staying home

Pope cancels visit to Congo and South Sudan, citing health issues

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: July 2, 2022

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Briefing

What happens next in the Ukraine war

destroyed building in Serhiivka, Ukraine

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happening in ukraine

At least 21 civilians dead after Russia strikes near Odesa

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Speed Reads

WNBA star Brittney Griner's trial starts in Russia

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A little victory

Russia retreats from Ukraine's Snake Island in purported 'gesture of goodwill'

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William Falk

The turning point

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Feature

7 toons about Cassidy Hutchinson's Trump testimony

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