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Japan’s Takaichi Pitches Strength and Stability in Visits to Australia and Vietnam

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is attempting to raise Japan’s profile at a time when China’s clout is rising and doubts about the United States are spreading.Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is attempting to raise Japan’s profile at a time when China’s clout is rising and doubts about the United States are spreading. Read More

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Modi’s Triumph in West Bengal Elections Puts Him Closer to an Opposition-Free India

With his triumph in West Bengal state elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved closer to his dream of an opposition-free India.With his triumph in West Bengal state elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved closer to his dream of an opposition-free India. Read More

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In Talks With Iran, China Calls for Opening of Strait of Hormuz

China’s top diplomat also warned against the restarting of hostilities as he met with Iran’s foreign minister. The U.S. has urged China to pressure Iran to reopen the waterway.China’s top diplomat also warned against the restarting of hostilities as he met with Iran’s foreign minister. The U.S. has urged China to pressure Iran to reopen

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Reclaiming the Name of the Black Hero Who Inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’

After 42 years of slavery, Josiah Henson escaped to Canada, where he wrote a memoir, founded a school and led others to freedom. But his home long bore the name “Uncle Tom,” to the offense of many.After 42 years of slavery, Josiah Henson escaped to Canada, where he wrote a memoir, founded a school and

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Trump Looks for a Silver Bullet to End the Iran War. There May Be None.

The president is trying to ratchet up the economic pressure on Tehran, but Iran’s government is unlikely to make a deal without a big, face-saving compromise.The president is trying to ratchet up the economic pressure on Tehran, but Iran’s government is unlikely to make a deal without a big, face-saving compromise. Read More

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