Faced by Trump’s Interest in Greenland, Denmark Will Increase Military Spending in Arctic

Faced by Trump’s Interest in Greenland, Denmark Will Increase Military Spending in Arctic

Jan 28, 2025

The prime minister does a European tour while announcing more spending on security around the island, following President Trump’s stated desire to have Greenland, a semiautonomous Danish territory, as part of the U.S.The prime minister does a European tour while announcing more spending

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Israel Says 8 of the 26 Hostages That Hamas Is Expected to Release Are Dead

Israel Says 8 of the 26 Hostages That Hamas Is Expected to Release Are Dead

Jan 28, 2025

An accounting provided by Hamas over the weekend confirmed intelligence assessments, Israeli officials said.An accounting provided by Hamas over the weekend confirmed intelligence assessments, Israeli officials said. 

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Protesters Attack Embassies in Congo Amid Fury Over Rebel Violence

Protesters Attack Embassies in Congo Amid Fury Over Rebel Violence

Jan 28, 2025

Many blame the United States, France and other allies for allowing neighboring Rwanda to fuel a conflict in the country’s east.Many blame the United States, France and other allies for allowing neighboring Rwanda to fuel a conflict in the country’s east. 

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Japanese TV Executives Get 10-Hour Grilling Over Sex Abuse Case

Japanese TV Executives Get 10-Hour Grilling Over Sex Abuse Case

Jan 28, 2025

Public mea culpas are a corporate ritual in Japan. For Fuji TV, the resignations and public apologies of two bosses didn’t assuage public anger.Public mea culpas are a corporate ritual in Japan. For Fuji TV, the resignations and public apologies of two bosses

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As Palestinians Return to Gaza City, Elation and Despair Mix

As Palestinians Return to Gaza City, Elation and Despair Mix

Jan 28, 2025

As families reunite, they also confront the devastation wrought by the 15-month war that flattened neighborhoods and killed tens of thousands.As families reunite, they also confront the devastation wrought by the 15-month war that flattened neighborhoods and killed tens of thousands. 

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Vietnam’s Drivers, Facing Steep Fines, Are Minding the Rules of the Road

Jan 28, 2025

Steep new fines — more than many people make in a month — have made the streets of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi less freewheeling than they used to be.Steep new fines — more than many people make in a month —

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U.S. Move to Suspend Mine Clearing  Funds Alarms Vietnam

U.S. Move to Suspend Mine Clearing Funds Alarms Vietnam

Jan 28, 2025

Large swaths of land in Southeast Asia are littered with unexploded bombs dropped by American forces during the Vietnam War.Large swaths of land in Southeast Asia are littered with unexploded bombs dropped by American forces during the Vietnam War. 

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India, China to Resume Direct Flights After Nearly Five Years

India, China to Resume Direct Flights After Nearly Five Years

Jan 28, 2025

It was the latest thaw in relations between the two countries, whose troops were involved in deadly skirmishes high in the Himalayas in 2020.It was the latest thaw in relations between the two countries, whose troops were involved in deadly skirmishes high in

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Chastened by Past Wars, Kremlin Tries to Elevate Its Veterans

Chastened by Past Wars, Kremlin Tries to Elevate Its Veterans

Jan 28, 2025

Russians who fought in Chechnya and Afghanistan came home to silence and stigma. There’s a very public push to make things different this time.Russians who fought in Chechnya and Afghanistan came home to silence and stigma. There’s a very public push to make

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Gulf of Mexico? Gulf of America? What’s in a Name, Anyway?

Gulf of Mexico? Gulf of America? What’s in a Name, Anyway?

Jan 28, 2025

Following President Trump’s order renaming the Gulf of Mexico, at least in the United States, Mexicans and Cubans expressed annoyance, defiance, confusion and even amusement.Following President Trump’s order renaming the Gulf of Mexico, at least in the United States, Mexicans and Cubans expressed

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