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Ukraine Invaded Russia. Here’s What It Was Like for Civilians.
Russians in the area of Ukraine’s invasion have described seeing signs of violent encounters, as well as respectful treatment from…
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Hundreds Killed in Days in Sudan as War Surges
Paramilitary forces ransacked villages and killed hundreds of people, activists said, hastening calls for the United Nations to deploy a…
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In Deciding Whether to Retaliate, Iran Faces a Dilemma
If Iran strikes back at Israel, it risks further escalation at a time when its economy is struggling and its…
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Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War
Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger…
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Live Updates: Israel’s Retaliatory Attack on Iran Hits Military Bases
Iran’s national air defense force said that Israel had struck sites in three provinces, including Tehran, causing “limited damage.”
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At Vatican Synod, Women’s Issues Are Relegated to a Side Group
Pope Francis has made clear that contentious issues like the ordination of women are not on his agenda, but that…
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Voters in Georgia Republic Are at a Crossroads: Russia or the West?
Voters cast ballots on Saturday in a parliamentary election that could derail the country’s pro-Western course.
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Who Is Tommy Robinson, the Far-Right Activist Behind a London Rally?
The founder of the English Defence League, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is at the forefront of a growing…
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The Man Who Shaped China’s Strongman Rule Has a New Job: Winning Taiwan
Xi Jinping’s top adviser, Wang Huning, is credited with shaping the authoritarianism that steered China’s rise. But can he influence…
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BRICS Summit Offers a Glimpse Inside Putin’s Alternate Reality
At a meeting of emerging economies, Vladimir Putin positioned himself as a respected and powerful leader, ignoring the condemnation he…
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