World
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Netanyahu Attempts Another Juggling Act, Maybe His Toughest Yet
Israel’s prime minister, who has long thrived by pitting one force against another, is caught between his far-right coalition and…
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Netanyahu Delays Bid to Overhaul Israel’s Judiciary as Protests Rage
The Israeli prime minister called for dialogue as civil unrest and work stoppages reached a crisis point, grinding the country…
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Taiwan’s Ex-President Heads to China in Historic and Closely Watched Visit
Though his visit is not official, it is nonetheless significant and may offer clues to political calculations on both sides…
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In Blow to Taiwan, Honduras Switches Relations to China
The Central American country changed diplomatic recognition to Beijing, leaving 12 nations and the Vatican still recognizing Taiwan as a…
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Ocasio-Cortez Goes on TikTok to Argue Against Banning TikTok
She joined left-leaning colleagues to oppose a ban on the Chinese-owned app, which critics in both parties have said threatens…
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Pope Increases Lay Leaders’ Responsibility in Sexual Abuse Law
The most significant part of the law, a permanent version of a 2019 measure, may be its impact on the…
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An Anxious Asia Arms for a War It Hopes to Prevent
The tiny island of Tinian was the launch point for American planes carrying atomic bombs to Hiroshima and Nagasaki in…
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Who Will Take Care of Italy’s Older People? Robots, Maybe.
The Western world’s oldest population is facing a crisis of caregivers. Some are looking for a little helping, plastic, hand.
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Thousands of Ukrainians Endure Dire Conditions Around Bakhmut, Aid Groups Say
The fighting for the city has been the most violent of recent months and does not appear to be letting…
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Rwanda Announces Release From Prison of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero
Paul Rusesabagina, whose story inspired a Hollywood movie, was kidnapped by the Rwandan government and jailed. In a deal brokered…