With Stakes High, Lebanese Lawmakers to Try Again to Choose a President

With Stakes High, Lebanese Lawmakers to Try Again to Choose a President

Jan 8, 2025

Despite pressure by the United States and others to elect a president in order to receive financial support, a consensus candidate has yet to emerge who can clearly end Lebanon’s political gridlock.Despite pressure by the United States and others to elect a president

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Trump’s Threat to Take Over Greenland Bewilders the Island’s Population

Trump’s Threat to Take Over Greenland Bewilders the Island’s Population

Jan 8, 2025

After Donald Trump suggested he might take over Greenland by force, the consensus among the island’s population appears to be bewilderment and anxiety.After Donald Trump suggested he might take over Greenland by force, the consensus among the island’s population appears to be bewilderment

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Gazans React to Trump’s Comments About Hostages

Gazans React to Trump’s Comments About Hostages

Jan 8, 2025

President-elect Donald J. Trump said “all hell will break out in the Middle East” if hostages captured in the Hamas-led attacks were not freed before he takes office.President-elect Donald J. Trump said “all hell will break out in the Middle East” if hostages

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France Far-Right Party Embraces Jean-Marie Le Pen as a Visionary

France Far-Right Party Embraces Jean-Marie Le Pen as a Visionary

Jan 8, 2025

For years, the far-right National Rally tried to distance itself from Mr. Le Pen’s racist and antisemitic remarks. But after his death Tuesday, it hailed him as a visionary.For years, the far-right National Rally tried to distance itself from Mr. Le Pen’s racist

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Ukraine Strikes Oil Depot Near Russian Air Base, Ukrainian Military Says

Ukraine Strikes Oil Depot Near Russian Air Base, Ukrainian Military Says

Jan 8, 2025

The attack was the latest effort to inflict pain on Russia even as Kyiv is losing ground on the battlefield at home.The attack was the latest effort to inflict pain on Russia even as Kyiv is losing ground on the battlefield at home. 

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Italy Says Cecilia Sala, Journalist Detained by Iran, Has Been Released

Italy Says Cecilia Sala, Journalist Detained by Iran, Has Been Released

Jan 8, 2025

Cecilia Sala, 29, who was detained last month while on a reporting trip, was on a plane home, the Italian government announced.Cecilia Sala, 29, who was detained last month while on a reporting trip, was on a plane home, the Italian government announced. 

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A Far-Right Government in Austria Would Be a Jolt, but Not Unexpected

A Far-Right Government in Austria Would Be a Jolt, but Not Unexpected

Jan 8, 2025

The Freedom Party and its leader, Herbert Kickl, have steadily built support by demonizing immigrants, while entering Austria’s political mainstream.The Freedom Party and its leader, Herbert Kickl, have steadily built support by demonizing immigrants, while entering Austria’s political mainstream. 

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Why Does Trump Want the Panama Canal? Here’s What to Know

Why Does Trump Want the Panama Canal? Here’s What to Know

Jan 8, 2025

Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision.Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision. 

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Justin Trudeau’s Political Career in Photos

Justin Trudeau’s Political Career in Photos

Jan 8, 2025

A magnet for cameras, Justin Trudeau was at the center of moments that defined Canada’s image over the last decade.A magnet for cameras, Justin Trudeau was at the center of moments that defined Canada’s image over the last decade. 

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In Tibet, Earthquake Survivors Face Freezing Weather Conditions

In Tibet, Earthquake Survivors Face Freezing Weather Conditions

Jan 8, 2025

Rescuers rushed to distribute blankets and tents to those displaced by the magnitude-7.1 quake that struck Tibetan villages near Nepal, toppling over 3,000 homes.Rescuers rushed to distribute blankets and tents to those displaced by the magnitude-7.1 quake that struck Tibetan villages near Nepal,

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