World
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Toyota Chairman, Re-Elected by Investors, Defends His Hands-On Role
Akio Toyoda, who stepped down as chief executive last year, had been criticized by some shareholders for continuing to dominate…
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Thaksin, Former Thai Premier, Indicted on Charges of Insulting Monarchy
The case against Thaksin Shinawatra was a reminder that the levers of power in Thailand remain firmly in the hands…
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More Doctors Walk Off the Job in South Korea
Physicians across the country staged a one-day strike, the latest escalation in a months-old protest against the government’s plan to…
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Tuesday Briefing
Israel’s prime minister dissolved his war cabinet.
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After Delay, Top Democrats in Congress Sign Off on Sale of F-15 Jets to Israel
Senior Democrats who had taken the unusual step of holding out relented to pressure from the Biden administration and allowed…
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U.S.D.A. Suspends Avocado Inspections in Mexico, Citing Security Concerns
The move, prompted by fears for agency workers’ safety, could eventually affect U.S. avocado supplies if the inspections are not…
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What Weapons Is North Korea Accused of Supplying to Russia?
Moscow needs conventional arms like artillery shells and missiles that North Korea could provide to give it an edge in…
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Record Number of NATO Allies Hit Military Spending Targets
President Biden and the NATO secretary general sought to present a robust and united front against Russia as the alliance…
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Israel Pauses Daytime Offensive in Part of Gaza, Raising Hopes for More Aid
The new policy, addressing concerns that combat made aid delivery too dangerous, took hold as an increasingly isolated Benjamin Netanyahu…
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U.S. Treasury Imposes New Sanctions to Cut Off Weapons to Houthis in Yemen
The United States imposed new sanctions on Monday aimed at cutting off weapons, supplies and funding to the Iranian-backed Houthis,…