World
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After Escaping China by Sea, a Dissident Faces His Next Act
Kwon Pyong recounted for the first time the series of gambles that got him out of China by jet ski,…
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Israeli Military Says Troops Tied a Wounded Palestinian to a Vehicle
Israeli troops tied a wounded Palestinian to the top of a military vehicle on Saturday morning during an operation in…
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In Germany, a Tournament Runs Smoothly, but the Trains Do Not
Sweltering train cars, frequent delays and regular cancellations: At the Euro 2024 men’s soccer tournament, Germany’s faltering rail system emerges…
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Disputes About Race and Party Strategy Shape N.Y. Democratic Primaries
Several State Assembly contests have become contentious as the June 25 primary nears, with the party grappling between moderate and…
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‘I Walked Over to a Food Cart That Is Always at the Intersection’
Turning to a local institution in a pinch, a tip about Beethoven and more reader tales of New York City…
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Blaming Hamas for Gazans’ Suffering, Many Israelis Feel Little Sympathy
Despite being aware of the devastation in the enclave, many in Israel ask why they should show pity when Palestinians…
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In Search of My Father’s Frontier: His Years in Mao’s Army
I didn’t have much time. I was in the remote town of Altay in China’s far northwest region of Xinjiang,…
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An Odd Rock in a Box Gets Linked to a Shooting Star That Fell 54 Years Ago
An Austrian forest ranger picked up the rock in 1976. Decades later, scientists discovered the object’s origin story while digging…
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Why Southeast Asia Is Crying Over This Movie
A tear-jerker from Thailand, “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies,” has become a surprise hit across the region. Its…
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The Nation Resurgent, and Borders, Too
In France, as in the United States, feelings harden against immigrants, and President Emmanuel Macron and President Biden take note.