World
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From Berlin to Paris on the Night Train: A Retro-Romantic Journey
Comfort was at times questionable and the food so-so, but for everyone on board, the trip was an experience unto…
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A New Candidate Must Now Defend Biden’s Legacy Abroad
More than any election in decades, this one will be marked by starkly different approaches to an era of simultaneous…
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Heat Waves Are Pounding Egypt, and Often There’s No A.C.
Daily power cuts have been plaguing Egypt during an extraordinarily hot summer. Now the blackouts may be temporarily suspended, but…
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Monday Briefing
President Biden quits the race.
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World Leaders, With Outlook Uncertain, Praise Biden but Speak Carefully
Foreign leaders did not wade into the turmoil of U.S. politics, opting instead for statements of empathy for a leader…
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Monday Briefing: Biden Ends His Re-Election Bid
The president endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to continue the race against Donald Trump.
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On Your Marks, Get Set, Serve!
Waiters in London competed in an annual footrace designed to test their mettle, their coordination and their skill as servers.
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China Shows Few Signs of Tilting Economy Toward Consumers in New Plan
The Communist Party rebuffed calls from economists to shift away from investment-led growth and toward consumer spending.
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Could This Van Help People Quit Fentanyl?
Methadone has been used for decades to treat opioid addiction. It is also difficult to come by, a problem health…
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How Two Wandering Cows Started a Culture War
One summer day, a cow and a steer walked away from their farm. The cow was black and was named…