World
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Biden Courts African Leaders, but Some Are Skeptical of Big Promises
President Biden faced a challenge in winning the confidence of a continent where the circumstances of its leaders vary so…
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Outside a Peru Prison, Protesters Demand Justice for Their Ousted President
Eight days after Pedro Castillo’s removal from office and arrest, thousands of his supporters have joined protests demanding his reinstatement.…
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Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash
Prosecutors say the glamorous lifestyle of a European lawmaker masked a Qatari corruption scandal. It exposed how vulnerable Brussels is…
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U.S. Will Train More Ukrainian Troops, Adding Advanced Battle Tactics
Western instruction since Russia’s invasion has focused on basic training or the use of sophisticated weapons systems. Officials say “combined…
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U.N. Peacekeeper Killed in Southern Lebanon
An Irish peacekeeper deployed along the Lebanese border with Israel was shot and killed, and three others were injured. The…
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Boris Becker Returns to Germany After Release From British Prison
The tennis champion left for his home country after serving time in Britain for hiding his assets in a bankruptcy…
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New York Bans Pet Stores From Selling Dogs, Cats and Rabbits
The ban, which takes effect in December 2024, is meant to prevent the sale of animals raised by commercial breeders…
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A Look Inside New York’s Swirling Kaleidoscope of Faiths
New York City is a place of maximum diversity in minimum space, to borrow a phrase from the writer Milan…
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The U.S. imposes sanctions on a Russian oligarch and other officials.
The U.S. State Department announced a new round of sanctions on prominent Russians, including an industrial metal tycoon who is…
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‘The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari’ Review: A Seismic Tragedy
A Netflix documentary recounts the eruption of an active volcano off the coast of New Zealand that left several tourist…