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The 81-year-old former leader has been cleared to appear on the ballot as an opposition candidate in May’s parliamentary election. Unless the decision is reversed, he could become a kingmaker — or even president once again.The 81-year-old former leader has been cleared to appear on the ballot as an opposition candidate in May’s parliamentary election. […]

More than 100,000 people had to leave their homes after spring floods engulfed cities and villages in vast sections of neighboring countries.More than 100,000 people had to leave their homes after spring floods engulfed cities and villages in vast sections of neighboring countries. Read More

A representative of Reporters Without Borders was attempting to monitor the national security trial of a media tycoon, Jimmy Lai.A representative of Reporters Without Borders was attempting to monitor the national security trial of a media tycoon, Jimmy Lai. Read More

Years in the making, the legislation is intended to update migration policy and cool anti-migrant sentiments ahead of E.U. elections in June.Years in the making, the legislation is intended to update migration policy and cool anti-migrant sentiments ahead of E.U. elections in June. Read More

Ecuador’s raid of Mexico’s embassy shows how foreign policy is often driven by personal politics, not national interest.Ecuador’s raid of Mexico’s embassy shows how foreign policy is often driven by personal politics, not national interest. Read More

The Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich said it had fired a worker for hanging one of his own pieces in its modern art collection.The Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich said it had fired a worker for hanging one of his own pieces in its modern art collection. Read More

A snap general election has left the country’s governing party exposed to an unexpectedly strong challenge from populist forces.A snap general election has left the country’s governing party exposed to an unexpectedly strong challenge from populist forces. Read More

Gazans say there is little to celebrate as Eid al-Fitr begins on Wednesday. Six months into the war, famine looms as Israel’s offensive continues.Gazans say there is little to celebrate as Eid al-Fitr begins on Wednesday. Six months into the war, famine looms as Israel’s offensive continues. Read More

The killing of foreign aid workers from World Central Kitchen brought international outrage. The death of their Palestinian driver drew less attention.The killing of foreign aid workers from World Central Kitchen brought international outrage. The death of their Palestinian driver drew less attention. Read More

China is using talks between its top leader and Ma Ying-jeou to signal a willingness to engage with Taiwan — but only on its terms.China is using talks between its top leader and Ma Ying-jeou to signal a willingness to engage with Taiwan — but only on its terms. Read More