World
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U.S. Justice Department Opens Criminal Investigation in Chinese Doping Case
The move escalates a fight with China and world antidoping officials, and will cast a shadow of criminality over the…
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Por qué son tan fiables las encuestas de salida en el Reino Unido
El primer indicio de resultados en las jornadas electorales británicas tiene una reputación inusualmente alta. Los responsables dicen que se…
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Some Countries Are Trying a Four-Day Workweek. Greece Wants a Six-Day One.
The country, which already has the European Union’s longest average workweek, wants to add another day in some cases, bucking…
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This English Naval City is a Bellwether Seat. How Do Voters Feel?
As voters began casting their ballots in a pivotal U.K. election, many in the southern English city of Portsmouth expressed…
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First African-Born Member of German Parliament Won’t Seek Re-election
Karamba Diaby, whose 2013 victory was considered a win for equality, said he wanted more time with his family. But…
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At Hot Dog Eating Contest, a Chance to Crown a New King
For the first time in years, there is no clear front-runner on the men’s side at the Nathan’s Famous Hot…
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New York Moves to Clean Up Times Square After a Spate of Crimes
Despite highly publicized attacks, most major offenses are down. But quality-of-life problems tarnish the “Crossroads of the World,” the city…
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Israeli Leaders to Discuss Hamas Response on Cease-Fire Proposal
Wide gaps remain between the sides but mediators have renewed discussions based on a three-stage framework deal publicized by President…
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Europe Seeks to Solve the ‘Patriot Puzzle’ in Ukraine
With Ukraine clamoring for more air defenses, officials are trying to scrape together a Patriot battery from spare parts scattered…
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Netflix Show Earns Its Saudi Creator Plaudits, and a Prison Sentence
In a video plea for help, Abdulaziz Almuzaini — a dual Saudi-American citizen — described how the authorities had accused…