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Keith Baird, Linguist Who Fought the Use of ‘Negro,’ Dies at 94 July 26, 2017

Mr. Baird, a native of Barbados who became a teacher and administrator in New York City schools and at various colleges, argued for the term Afro-American.

By RICHARD SANDOMIR

Scientists Report a Rare Case of H.I.V. Remission July 25, 2017

A girl in South Africa, born infected with the virus, was given early treatment and remained free of the infection eight years later, scientists reported on Monday.

By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

Tell Us 5 Things About Your Book: ‘Affluence Without Abundance’ July 23, 2017

In his new book, James Suzman writes about the Bushmen hunter-gatherers and what they have taught him about how the modern world lives.

By JOHN WILLIAMS

When Will Kabila Go? Congolese Leader Long Overstays His Welcome July 23, 2017

The deeply unpopular president, Joseph Kabila, was supposed to step down in December. But he refused, setting off a political and economic crisis that may turn violent.

By KIMIKO de FREYTAS-TAMURA

Global News Quiz: Saudi Plot, Polish Law, Israel Violence, Legal Pot July 23, 2017

Did you stay on top of the most important stories last week? Test your knowledge of international events with our quick quiz, recapping major news headlines and featured articles from across the globe. To take the quiz, click on an answer, and the correct response will be revealed after you choose.

By BRYANT ROUSSEAU

For Ethiopia’s Underemployed Youth, Life Can Center on a Leaf July 22, 2017

About half of Ethiopia’s youth are thought to chew khat, a psychotropic leaf. Officials consider such widespread use of the drug, blamed on a lack of work, “a huge problem” for the country’s future.

By KIMIKO de FREYTAS-TAMURA

Amnesty International Accuses Cameroon of Torturing Suspects July 20, 2017

More than 100 people have been tortured by Cameroon’s security forces after being accused of having links to the extremist group Boko Haram, the human rights group reported.

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cecil the Lion’s Son Xanda Killed by a Trophy Hunter July 20, 2017

The lion was shot in Zimbabwe during what a researcher said was a legal hunt, two years after Cecil was killed by an American dentist.

By DANIEL VICTOR

A Cheap Fix for Climate Change? Pay People Not to Chop Down Trees July 20, 2017

A new experiment showed a simple way to save endangered chimpanzees in Uganda and slow the rate of global warming and carbon dioxide emissions.

By BRAD PLUMER

Global News Quiz: Trump in Paris, Riot in India, Death of Liu Xiaobo July 16, 2017

Did you stay on top of the most important stories last week? Test your knowledge of international events with our quick quiz, recapping major news headlines from across the globe. To take the quiz, click on an answer, and the correct response will be revealed after you choose.

By BRYANT ROUSSEAU