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The results of this week’s exceptionally close election dealt a blow to far-right nationalists, who have gained ground elsewhere.The results of this week’s exceptionally close election dealt a blow to far-right nationalists, who have gained ground elsewhere. Read More

A one-woman show about the perils of authoritarianism draws on a memoir by the Hungarian-American writer Kati Marton. Under Viktor Orban’s government, it might not have happened.A one-woman show about the perils of authoritarianism draws on a memoir by the Hungarian-American writer Kati Marton. Under Viktor Orban’s government, it might not have happened. Read More

Speaking to the European Parliament, Prime Minister Mark Carney said the alliance would help to secure sovereignty and independence for his country.Speaking to the European Parliament, Prime Minister Mark Carney said the alliance would help to secure sovereignty and independence for his country. Read More

The U.S. says its sanctions are not aimed at depriving Cuba of essential goods. Thousands of stranded shipping containers tell a different story.The U.S. says its sanctions are not aimed at depriving Cuba of essential goods. Thousands of stranded shipping containers tell a different story. Read More

For decades, the Mexican authorities have sacrificed a rural valley to flush away the capital’s waste and power the economy. Now, local communities are paying for that decision — often with peoples’ lives.For decades, the Mexican authorities have sacrificed a rural valley to flush away the capital’s waste and power the economy. Now, local communities

The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad.The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad. Read More

The bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles.The bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles. Read More

Dozens more are missing after shafts collapsed on Sunday, according to a charity, which said that the chances of rescuing those trapped were “limited.”Dozens more are missing after shafts collapsed on Sunday, according to a charity, which said that the chances of rescuing those trapped were “limited.” Read More

An expert team spent days trying to find six men who were trapped underground after catastrophic floods, as families clung to fading hopes.An expert team spent days trying to find six men who were trapped underground after catastrophic floods, as families clung to fading hopes. Read More

The deal is part of the Trump administration’s more transactional approach to a close Russian ally that Europe has tried to isolate.The deal is part of the Trump administration’s more transactional approach to a close Russian ally that Europe has tried to isolate. Read More