Egypt Sees Its Refugees as a Scapegoat and an Opportunity

Egypt Sees Its Refugees as a Scapegoat and an Opportunity

Jan 9, 2025

Palestinians, Sudanese and Syrians fleeing war have found a home in the country. But Cairo says newcomers are straining resources and is seeking financial help from the West.Palestinians, Sudanese and Syrians fleeing war have found a home in the country. But Cairo says

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Lebanon Elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as President

Lebanon Elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as President

Jan 9, 2025

As the country endured economic crisis and a devastating war, lawmakers failed 12 times to pick a head of state. They have now settled on Joseph Aoun, the leader of the military.As the country endured economic crisis and a devastating war, lawmakers failed

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With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball’

With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball’

Jan 9, 2025

In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said ‘a new chapter’ would be starting for Europe and the rest of the world, requiring even more cooperation.In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said

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Elon Musk Is Trying to Break Germany’s Quarantine on the Far-Right AfD

Elon Musk Is Trying to Break Germany’s Quarantine on the Far-Right AfD

Jan 9, 2025

Political leaders have shunned the Alternative for Germany. But on his social media platform X, Mr. Musk is pitching the party as mainstream.Political leaders have shunned the Alternative for Germany. But on his social media platform X, Mr. Musk is pitching the party

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Putin Gets a Snub in the Vast Wine Cellars of a Former Soviet Republic

Putin Gets a Snub in the Vast Wine Cellars of a Former Soviet Republic

Jan 9, 2025

The Russian president celebrated his 50th birthday at a winery in Moldova. After the invasion of Ukraine, it moved the bottles he was given away from public view.The Russian president celebrated his 50th birthday at a winery in Moldova. After the invasion of

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Who Is Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative Leader on a Path to Become Canada’s Next Prime Minister?

Who Is Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative Leader on a Path to Become Canada’s Next Prime Minister?

Jan 9, 2025

Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, enjoys a commanding lead in the polls as Canadians look to the next general election.Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, enjoys a commanding lead in the polls as Canadians look to the next general election. 

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U.S. Saw an Opportunity While It Pushed to Arm Ukraine

U.S. Saw an Opportunity While It Pushed to Arm Ukraine

Jan 9, 2025

The White House seized a rare chance to undermine Russia and build up regional allies as it built a coalition to support the Ukrainians.The White House seized a rare chance to undermine Russia and build up regional allies as it built a coalition

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Top Iranian General Admits ‘Big’ Defeat in Syria

Top Iranian General Admits ‘Big’ Defeat in Syria

Jan 9, 2025

For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in Syria. But an important general has offered a remarkably candid view of the blow to Iran, and its military’s prospects.For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in

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South Korean Colonel Who Accused President of Whitewash Is Acquitted

South Korean Colonel Who Accused President of Whitewash Is Acquitted

Jan 9, 2025

The case, involving an inquiry into a marine’s death, had stoked political tensions long before President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment last month.The case, involving an inquiry into a marine’s death, had stoked political tensions long before President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment last month. 

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Israeli Strike in West Bank Kills 3, Including Children

Israeli Strike in West Bank Kills 3, Including Children

Jan 8, 2025

Violence has escalated in the occupied territory over the last year and a half, as Israel conducts raids targeting armed fighters with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.Violence has escalated in the occupied territory over the last year and a half, as Israel conducts

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