Trump’s Territorial Ambitions Rattle a Weary World

Trump’s Territorial Ambitions Rattle a Weary World

Jan 8, 2025

A distant era of global politics, when nations scrambled to grab territory, suddenly seems less distant.A distant era of global politics, when nations scrambled to grab territory, suddenly seems less distant. 

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Hostage Is Found Dead in Gaza Tunnel, Israel Says

Hostage Is Found Dead in Gaza Tunnel, Israel Says

Jan 8, 2025

The hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, an Arab Bedouin, was seized along with three grown children on Oct. 7, 2023. Two of them were released, but there is “serious concern” about the fate of the third.The hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, an Arab Bedouin, was seized along

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Blinken and French Diplomat Criticize Trump’s Talk of Taking Greenland

Blinken and French Diplomat Criticize Trump’s Talk of Taking Greenland

Jan 8, 2025

In Paris, the two officials acknowledged potential strains on alliances with the return of Donald J. Trump to power, but said their countries would try to maintain strong ties.In Paris, the two officials acknowledged potential strains on alliances with the return of Donald

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U.K. Special Forces Allowed to ‘Get Away with Murder’ in Afghanistan, Inquiry Told

U.K. Special Forces Allowed to ‘Get Away with Murder’ in Afghanistan, Inquiry Told

Jan 8, 2025

Evidence released by an official inquiry into alleged war crimes painted a disturbing picture of an elite fighting force with a culture of impunity.Evidence released by an official inquiry into alleged war crimes painted a disturbing picture of an elite fighting force with

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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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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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