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Out of War’s Shadow: Vietnam on the Move
Nothing defines Vietnam more right now than the desire to be seen anew, to have the country and its people recognized for their strengths.
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Why Nigel Farage Is Bringing MAGA-Style Rallies to the UK
Nigel Farage, a right-wing populist ally of President Trump, has been touring England ahead of local elections, hoping to convert a polling surge for his party into power.
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How Pope Francis Challenged and Embraced Africa’s Rising Catholic Population
Nowhere in the world is the Roman Catholic Church growing faster than in Africa, a continent Francis showered with attention.
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India’s Muslims Fear a Growing Backlash After Kashmir Attack
State officials have detained thousands of Muslims and demolished homes, and activists say that right-wing Hindus are intensifying a demonization campaign.
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Sectarian Clashes Spread Around Syria’s Capital, Drawing In Israel
Israel launched airstrikes on Syria amid a spreading wave of sectarian violence in areas dominated by the Druse minority. Dozens of people have been killed in two days of clashes.
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Chicago Critics Film Festival 2025 Preview
If you were at the 2024 Chicago Critics Film Festival, you could have seen the first Windy City screenings of “Sing Sing,” “Thelma,” “In a Violent Nature,” “Babes,” “Ghostlight,” “Good One,” “I Saw the TV Glow,” and so many more. This festival, which I co-produce, has one of the strongest recent track records of giving…
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April 2025 Blu-Ray Guide: “Anora,” “The Brutalist,” “Heart Eyes,” “One of Them Days,” More
10 New to Netflix “About Schmidt““American Sniper““Chicken Run““Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon““Dear White People““How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies““How to Train Your Dragon““Jurassic World““Night on Earth““The Room Next Door“ 14 New to Blu-Ray/DVD “Anora” (Criterion) Criterion and Neon’s collaboration has paid off in the past, but never quite as quickly as releasing a bonus-laden edition…
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Mom stole my silver to re-gift it to brother’s fiancée. Hax readers give advice.
Mother, “shamed by my unwed motherhood,” stole the letter writer’s heirlooms and re-gifted them to her son’s fiancée.
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15 of the best late-night dining spots in the D.C. area
Don’t settle for slimy, oversize pizza slices. These joints offer elevated options into the wee hours.
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Two Theories of Consciousness Faced Off. The Ref Took a Beating.
What makes humans conscious? Scientists disagree, strongly, as one group of peacemakers discovered the hard way.