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Syria’s New President Talked to The New York Times. Here Are 3 Takeaways.

admin25 April 2025

Ahmed al-Shara said his government was discussing military support with Russia and Turkey, appealed for a lifting of sanctions and suggested foreign fighters could earn Syrian citizenship.

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Syria’s Jihadist-Turned-President Seeks New Allies

admin25 April 2025

When Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara sat at the helm of a small, rebel-held enclave in the country’s northwest, his alliances were simpler. Turkey was a supporter, while the Assad regime and Iran were his main enemies. Political support from other ...

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How Francis, a Progressive Pope, Catalyzed the Catholic Right in the U.S.

admin25 April 2025

His critics were fellow clergy as well as elected officials in the ascendant wing of the American Catholic political realm.

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Trump Says Undocumented Immigrants Shouldn’t Get Trials Before Deportation

admin25 April 2025

The president claimed that countries were sending their prisoners to the United States and that he needed to bypass the constitutional demands of due process to expel them quickly.

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Wednesday Briefing: A Downgrade in Global Growth

admin25 April 2025

Plus, the next big thing from Japan.

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China Has an Army of Robots on Its Side in the Tariff War

admin25 April 2025

China’s secret weapon in the trade war is an army of factory robots, powered by artificial intelligence, that have revolutionized manufacturing. Factories are being automated across China at a breakneck pace. With engineers and electricians tending ...

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Trump’s Trade War With China Puts Japan in a Tight Spot

admin25 April 2025

Japan had long maintained deep economic ties with both China and the United States. Recent trade tensions may challenge that approach.

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Catholics Expected a Revolution from Francis, Just Not the One He Gave Them

admin25 April 2025

Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy favored debate over radical action.

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Markets Gain After Trump Says He Has No Plans to Oust Fed Chief

admin25 April 2025

Remarks by President Trump and his Treasury secretary fueled a rebound in global stocks, extending a surge that started on Wall Street.

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What to Know About the Legal Battle Over a North Carolina Supreme Court Race

admin25 April 2025

The Republican challenger has embarked on an extraordinary effort to reverse his election loss that critics say is testing the boundaries of post-election litigation.

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