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People across Japan braved snowstorms to vote in the election, a major test of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s leadership. Exit polls projected her party was on course for a landslide victory.People across Japan braved snowstorms to vote in the election, a major test of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s leadership. Exit polls projected her party was […]

The Trump administration, which has tightened the U.S. chokehold on Cuba by cutting off foreign oil, is betting that this is the Cuban communist revolution’s last year.The Trump administration, which has tightened the U.S. chokehold on Cuba by cutting off foreign oil, is betting that this is the Cuban communist revolution’s last year. Read More

Stefania Constantini worked in a clothes shop until her sports career took off. The champion curler is now one of Italy’s best hopes at the Winter Games.Stefania Constantini worked in a clothes shop until her sports career took off. The champion curler is now one of Italy’s best hopes at the Winter Games. Read More

Sunday’s election is a test for the progressive, pro-democracy movement in Thailand, which has been blocked from taking power despite success at the polls.Sunday’s election is a test for the progressive, pro-democracy movement in Thailand, which has been blocked from taking power despite success at the polls. Read More

Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, hopes to bolster her power in a snap election. But she faces hurdles.Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, hopes to bolster her power in a snap election. But she

The progressive People’s Party was leading in surveys conducted before Sunday’s election but the country has a history of overturning voters’ will.The progressive People’s Party was leading in surveys conducted before Sunday’s election but the country has a history of overturning voters’ will. Read More

The group, which has prompted skepticism from some U.S. allies, is scheduled to meet on Feb. 19, according to the officials.The group, which has prompted skepticism from some U.S. allies, is scheduled to meet on Feb. 19, according to the officials. Read More

Saudi and Syrian officials announced deals ranging from aviation to telecommunications, offering a much-needed boost to Syria’s battered economy.Saudi and Syrian officials announced deals ranging from aviation to telecommunications, offering a much-needed boost to Syria’s battered economy. Read More

Pakistan has made headway against the Islamic State and other militants, but a bloody suicide attack showed how fragile its progress has been.Pakistan has made headway against the Islamic State and other militants, but a bloody suicide attack showed how fragile its progress has been. Read More

Iran is skilled at prolonging negotiations over its nuclear program, and seems to be hoping President Trump is out for a quick win, rather than a prolonged regional war.Iran is skilled at prolonging negotiations over its nuclear program, and seems to be hoping President Trump is out for a quick win, rather than a prolonged