A Times investigation found that zoos knew conservation money went toward apartment buildings and roads. But they wanted to keep displaying pandas, so nobody looked too closely.
The prime minister had been fired for criticizing the country’s junta.
Government forces appeared to be reinforcing crucial strongholds including the capital, Damascus, and the major city of Homs.
King Charles, visiting the former British colony where he retains the ceremonial title of head of state, was shouted at by an Indigenous Australian senator.