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Clashes Erupt Around Syrian Prisons Holding Islamic State Fighters
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Clashes Erupt Around Syrian Prisons Holding Islamic State Fighters

New tensions flared a day after a Kurdish-led militia agreed to hand over control of prisons holding some 8,000 Islamic State fighters to the Syrian government.​ Read More New tensions flared a day after a Kurdish-led militia agreed to hand over control of prisons holding some 8,000 Islamic State fighters to the Syrian government. 

What to Know About Hezbollah’s Ties to Venezuela
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What to Know About Hezbollah’s Ties to Venezuela

U.S. authorities have accused Hezbollah of complicity in drug trafficking and money laundering schemes in Venezuela.​ Read More U.S. authorities have accused Hezbollah of complicity in drug trafficking and money laundering schemes in Venezuela. 

Humanities Endowment Awarding Millions to Western Civilization Programs
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Humanities Endowment Awarding Millions to Western Civilization Programs

The National Endowment for the Humanities is giving more than $40 million to programs that have been embraced by conservatives as a counterweight to liberal-dominated academia.​ Read More The National Endowment for the Humanities is giving more than $40 million to programs that have been embraced by conservatives as a counterweight to liberal-dominated academia. 

Trump Is Pushing the U.S.-Europe Alliance to the Brink Over Greenland
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Trump Is Pushing the U.S.-Europe Alliance to the Brink Over Greenland

As President Trump tries to coerce European leaders over Greenland, they are pondering the unthinkable: Is an 80-year-old alliance doomed?​ Read More As President Trump tries to coerce European leaders over Greenland, they are pondering the unthinkable: Is an 80-year-old alliance doomed? 

As Davos Convenes, Deference to Trump Has Replaced Everything
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As Davos Convenes, Deference to Trump Has Replaced Everything

The traditional rhetoric of the World Economic Forum centered on global integration, climate change and international cooperation. Not anymore.​ Read More The traditional rhetoric of the World Economic Forum centered on global integration, climate change and international cooperation. Not anymore. 

Splits Emerge Among Venezuelans as Revolutionary Dream Fades
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Splits Emerge Among Venezuelans as Revolutionary Dream Fades

Supporters of former president Hugo Chávez, the anti-American socialist, are struggling to come to terms with their government’s pact with Washington.​ Read More Supporters of former president Hugo Chávez, the anti-American socialist, are struggling to come to terms with their government’s pact with Washington. 

Trump Has an Offramp on Greenland. He Doesn’t Seem to Want It.
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Trump Has an Offramp on Greenland. He Doesn’t Seem to Want It.

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe strategic importance of Greenland is growing, and NATO has underinvested in Arctic security. But President Trump, intent on ownership, is rebuffing deals with Europe to solve the problem.​The strategic importance of Greenland is growing, and NATO has underinvested in Arctic security. But President Trump, intent on ownership, is rebuffing deals...

Read the Texts Between Trump and Norway’s Prime Minister
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Read the Texts Between Trump and Norway’s Prime Minister

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsIn the exchange on Sunday, Norway’s leader sought to “de-escalate” the growing conflict over Greenland and Mr. Trump’s latest tariff threat.​In the exchange on Sunday, Norway’s leader sought to “de-escalate” the growing conflict over Greenland and Mr. Trump’s latest tariff threat. ​Read More

Live Updates: At Least 39 Are Dead in High-Speed Train Crash in Spain
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Live Updates: At Least 39 Are Dead in High-Speed Train Crash in Spain

Rescuers were working to retrieve bodies from the wreckage after two trains derailed in southern Spain. The cause of the train crash, the deadliest in Spain since 2013, was still being determined.​ Read More Rescuers were working to retrieve bodies from the wreckage after two trains derailed in southern Spain. The cause of the train crash, the...