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Syrian and Kurdish Troops in Standoff as Truce Deadline Passes
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Syrian and Kurdish Troops in Standoff as Truce Deadline Passes

Syria’s government and Kurdish-led forces in the country’s northeast have clashed as President Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks to extend his authority across the entire country.​ Read More Syria’s government and Kurdish-led forces in the country’s northeast have clashed as President Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks to extend his authority across the entire country. 

Ukraine Peace Talks End on Positive Note as Zelensky Teases Future Meeting
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Ukraine Peace Talks End on Positive Note as Zelensky Teases Future Meeting

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that rare three-way negotiations between Ukrainian, Russian and American teams in Abu Dhabi had been “constructive.”​ Read More President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that rare three-way negotiations between Ukrainian, Russian and American teams in Abu Dhabi had been “constructive.” 

Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs as Post-Davos Fallout Continues
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Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs as Post-Davos Fallout Continues

President Trump said he would impose tariffs if Canada made “a deal with China,” though there is no sign that those countries are discussing a broad trade agreement.​ Read More President Trump said he would impose tariffs if Canada made “a deal with China,” though there is no sign that those countries are discussing a broad trade...

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Cold Comfort

How can the perpetually shivering warm up to winter?​ Read More How can the perpetually shivering warm up to winter? 

Why the Power May Not Go Out Until After the Storm Has Passed
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Why the Power May Not Go Out Until After the Storm Has Passed

The steady accumulation of snow and freezing rain and a rise in demand for electricity can cause problems long after the sky clears, energy experts said.​ Read More The steady accumulation of snow and freezing rain and a rise in demand for electricity can cause problems long after the sky clears, energy experts said. 

Iran’s Leadership Stumbles After War and Unrest
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Iran’s Leadership Stumbles After War and Unrest

The bloody crackdown offers hints about growing tensions inside the country’s ruling system as the cleric’s rule comes under strain.​ Read More The bloody crackdown offers hints about growing tensions inside the country’s ruling system as the cleric’s rule comes under strain. 

Xi’s Purge of China’s Military Brings Its Top General Down
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Xi’s Purge of China’s Military Brings Its Top General Down

The ouster of Gen. Zhang Youxia, who was second only to Xi Jinping in the military hierarchy, marks “the total annihilation of the high command,” one analyst said.​ Read More The ouster of Gen. Zhang Youxia, who was second only to Xi Jinping in the military hierarchy, marks “the total annihilation of the high command,” one analyst...

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James Bernard, a Founding Editor of a Hip-Hop ‘Bible,’ Dies at 58

One of the most influential voices of the seminal magazine The Source, he chronicled rap’s rise and its explosion into the cultural mainstream.​ Read More One of the most influential voices of the seminal magazine The Source, he chronicled rap’s rise and its explosion into the cultural mainstream. 

Despite Trump’s Words, China and Russia Are Not Threatening Greenland
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Despite Trump’s Words, China and Russia Are Not Threatening Greenland

U.S. and European officials say they are unaware of any intelligence that shows China and Russia are endangering the island, which is protected by the NATO security umbrella.​ Read More U.S. and European officials say they are unaware of any intelligence that shows China and Russia are endangering the island, which is protected by the NATO security...

Mark Carney Takes On Donald Trump and Emerges as a Global Political Star
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Mark Carney Takes On Donald Trump and Emerges as a Global Political Star

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the prime minister was praised for his blunt talk about the president’s irrevocable “rupture” in the world order.​ Read More At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the prime minister was praised for his blunt talk about the president’s irrevocable “rupture” in the world order.