ISIS Enshrines a Theology of Rape

By RUKMINI CALLIMACHI

Claiming the Quran’s support, the Islamic State codifies sex slavery in conquered regions of Iraq and Syria and uses the practice as a recruiting tool.

Published: August 14, 2015 at 12:00AM

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In Crimea, a Disputed Beach Is a Symbol of Corruption

By NEIL MacFARQUHAR

Residents of Gurzuf, once a famous retreat for artists, have expressed frustration that in both Ukraine and now seemingly in Russia, citizens come last.

Published: August 14, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Buzzing: ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’: 12 exclusive EW looks at the new galaxy

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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’: 12 exclusive EW looks at the new galaxy

<p>Daisy Ridley's Rey and John Boyega's runaway stormtrooper Finn flee from The First Order on the desert world Jakku in this new shot from <em>Star Wars: The Force Awakens</em>, out Dec. 18.</p>

Published on August 13, 2015 at 03:31AM

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Buzzing: New J.R.R. Tolkien story is coming

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New J.R.R. Tolkien story is coming

Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy may have concluded last year, but it seems we aren’t quite out of Tolkien work….

Published on August 12, 2015 at 12:22PM

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Scenes From the Deadly Explosions in Tianjin

By AUSTIN RAMZY

When news of the blasts emerged late Wednesday, Chinese turned to social media to post images of the destruction, find updates on casualties and offer support to victims and firefighters tackling the huge blaze.

Published: August 13, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Buzzing: ‘Live Results 1’

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‘Live Results 1’

And the first contestants sent home are…

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Influential Leader in Myanmar Is Removed as Chairman of Governing Party

By THOMAS FULLER and WAI MOE

The move was the most visible sign yet of splintering among members of Myanmar’s military elite.

Published: August 14, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Q. and A.: Nick Holdstock on Xinjiang and ‘China’s Forgotten People’

By IAN JOHNSON

Nick Holdstock, who spent a year as an English teacher in the far western Chinese region of Xinjiang and then wrote “The Tree That Bleeds: A Uighur Town on the Edge,” discusses terrorism, Uighur popular music and Xinjiang’s changing demographics.

Published: August 13, 2015 at 12:00AM

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