World
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Russia Finds a War Critic Guilty of ‘Spreading False Information’
MOSCOW — A Russian court on Friday found an opposition politician, Ilya Yashin, guilty of charges of “spreading false information”…
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With Brittney Griner’s Release, Anxiety turns to Relief
HOUSTON — Brianna Turner was sleeping Thursday morning when her mother burst into her room to say that Brittney Griner,…
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What We Know About the Political Turmoil in Peru
An impeachment vote, an arrest, a new president. A day of political drama presented another challenge for the South American…
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Beijing Braces for Covid Surge After China Lifts Pandemic Curbs
Residents in the capital city buy up at-home tests and fever medication following the government’s decision to ease its “zero…
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Chasing the U.S., China’s Leader Emerges From Diplomatic Isolation
Xi Jinping’s visit to Saudi Arabia highlights Beijing’s renewed bid to compete with Washington after years of preoccupation with the…
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‘I Will Keep Fighting’: China’s Protesters Say It’s Bigger Than Covid
The restrictions that drove people into the streets last month are being rolled back. But many of those who demonstrated…
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Qatar Extends Its Natural Gas Dominance at Russia’s Expense
As its influence grows, the country is poised to become a big energy supplier to Europe, which has turned away…
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New Zealand on a Plate
Why Aotearoa is spectacularly situated to offer some of the world’s most interesting, varied, delicious food.
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Brittney Griner Is Freed as Part of a Prisoner Swap With Russia
WASHINGTON — Brittney Griner, the American basketball star imprisoned in Russia on drug charges, was released on Thursday after nearly…
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Mayor Eric Adams Wins Fight Over Rat Infestation Fine
The mayor, who had been issued a summons for rats at a property he owns in Brooklyn, defended himself at…