Christie’s first-ever dedicated sale of modern and contemporary ceramics — Un/Breakable, on 2 October — contains pieces that trace the medium’s evolution from a functional, decorative practice to a ...

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 10 December 1948, was the result of the experience of the Second World War. With the end of that war, and the ...

President Trump wrote on social media that talks with Iran were continuing, and that Israel and Hezbollah had “agreed” not to attack one another. Lebanon’s government has long wanted the powerful ...

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The victories of candidates he endorsed serve to reinforce his grip—but also hurt his standing with the broader public. The president won’t face voters again, but Republican midterm candidates will ...

Lebanon’s government has long wanted the powerful militia to give up its weapons. Before the Iran war began, there were signs of progress toward that goal. By Abdi Latif Dahir and Aaron Boxerman The ...

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There is no public parking facility for Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. A limited number of city-operated metered parking spaces are available, including several accessible parking spaces.

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In his lifetime, the M.L.B. manager has won multiple World Series, shared a joint with Jimi Hendrix, and co-invented the high five. Will he add Hall of Famer to the mix?