China Wants Germany in Its Corner. It’s Not That Easy.
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China Wants Germany in Its Corner. It’s Not That Easy.

China’s play for U.S. allies has a problem: As Germany’s leader showed, Europe’s grievances with Beijing may run deeper than its frustration with Trump. Source link

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A Deal or War? Crucial Talks Begin Between U.S. and Iran
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A Deal or War? Crucial Talks Begin Between U.S. and Iran

President Trump has kept up a steady drumbeat of threats and built up U.S. troops in the region. Iran’s task is to give him a win but also…

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The Gorton and Denton By-Election Comes at a Bad Time for Keir Starmer
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The Gorton and Denton By-Election Comes at a Bad Time for Keir Starmer

A parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton, outside Manchester, will test support for Britain’s prime minister at a moment of intense political pressure. Source link

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Nearly Blind Refugee Found Dead in Buffalo After Border Patrol Release
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Nearly Blind Refugee Found Dead in Buffalo After Border Patrol Release

A 56‑year‑old refugee who was nearly blind was found dead in downtown Buffalo days after being released into the care of U.S. Border Patrol, city officials said. Nurul…

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For Trump, Military Strike in Iran Could Serve Symbolic Purpose
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For Trump, Military Strike in Iran Could Serve Symbolic Purpose

Some officials in the Trump administration hope an attack would force Iran to give up its nuclear enrichment program. Others have doubts. Source link

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Late Night Fixates on How Long Trump Spoke
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Late Night Fixates on How Long Trump Spoke

“This time, Trump spoke and everyone else fell asleep,” Jimmy Fallon said. Source link

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One Nation, an Anti-Immigration Party in Australia, Rises in Polls After Bondi Massacre
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One Nation, an Anti-Immigration Party in Australia, Rises in Polls After Bondi Massacre

Pauline Hanson and her One Nation party have become more palatable for some Australians after the mass shooting at Bondi Beach. Source link

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Donald Trump Says Ilhan Omar Should ‘Get On A Boat’ After SOTU Clash
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Donald Trump Says Ilhan Omar Should ‘Get On A Boat’ After SOTU Clash

President Donald Trump has said Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib “should get on a boat” after clashing with them during his State of the Union address. In…

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North Korea’s ​Kim Jong-un Hints at Improving U.S. Relations — With Caveats
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North Korea’s ​Kim Jong-un Hints at Improving U.S. Relations — With Caveats

​ The North Korean leader said that his country can get along well with the United States as long as Washington accepts it as a nuclear weapons state.…

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Japan Is Redefining Its Place in the World
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Japan Is Redefining Its Place in the World

Sanae Takaichi’s political rise presages a stronger Japan that could reshape the strategic balance in Asia and help deter Chinese aggression. Source link

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