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Trump Turns Up Trade Pressure on China After Beijing Fails to Come Running
China is still cautiously trying to figure out what Trump wants. The president has threatened big tariffs in response to the inaction.
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At Supreme Court, Mexico to Offer Culprit for Cartel Violence: Gun Makers
The dispute focuses on whether Mexico can hold U.S. manufacturers liable for gun violence and comes amid rising tensions between the countries.
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Greenland’s Minerals: The Harsh Reality Behind the Glittering Promise
There is excitement about the potentially lucrative resources scattered around the island, especially the rare earths. But extreme weather, fired-up environmentalists and other factors have tempered hopes of a bonanza.
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Why Does Every Play Seem Political Now?
Theater about current events — both literally and abstractly — is changing the conversation between playwrights, directors and their audiences.
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What Do We Want From Political Theater?
Playwrights and directors wrestle with how a piece of art can galvanize its audience.
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Europe Races to Repair a Split Between the U.S. and Ukraine
European leaders pledge to assemble a “coalition of the willing” to develop a plan for ending Ukraine’s war with Russia, which they hope could win the backing of a skeptical President Trump.
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Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight M23
The latest conflict in eastern Congo has exposed endemic weaknesses in the country’s military, long known for corruption, extortion and abuse.
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Trump Threats and Mexico’s Crackdown Hit Mexican Cartel
Several cartel operatives said that for the first time in years, they genuinely feared arrest or death at the hands of the authorities.
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Israel Halts Aid to Gaza and Proposes New Cease-Fire Framework
Israel has called for Hamas to accept a temporary extension of the existing cease-fire deal, and to release more hostages.
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What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?
Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made known his own wishes should he face such a crossroads.