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U.S. Pivot in Syria Leaves an Old Ally in the Lurch

A Kurdish force that helped defeat the Islamic State is collapsing as the Trump administration turns to back the new Syrian government.
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Taiwan’s $40 Billion Military Spending Plan Stalled by Political Impasse

Taiwan’s domestic gridlock is revealing a deep-seated fracture over how the island should defend itself and how much it can depend on the United States.
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Carney Speech on U.S. ‘Rupture’ and Canada’s Survival Draws Standing Ovation at Davos

Prime Minister Mark Carney got a standing ovation in Davos for starkly describing the end of Pax Americana. He is looking for new allies to help his country survive it.
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Man Gets Life in Prison for Killing Shinzo Abe, Former Leader of Japan

Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, had admitted to shooting Mr. Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister; but his case divided Japan.
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Majority of Latin Americans Endorsed Trump’s Intervention In Venezuela, Polls Show

Several polls show that a majority of Latin Americans who were questioned endorsed the intervention, suggesting a shift, at least for now, from ideology to pragmatism.
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After Maduro’s Last Dance, a New Rhythm Goes Viral in Venezuela

For years, Nicolás Maduro and his movement used song and dance to rally support. Now, millions of Venezuelans are dancing to a different political tune.
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French Doctor Listened to Women’s Pain, Then Transformed How It Was Treated

Ghada Hatem-Gantzer, a French doctor, founded a one-stop shop to treat female victims of violence. Now, her revolutionary template is used across France.
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South Korean Ex-Premier Gets 23 Years in Prison for Role in Martial Law

Han Duck-soo was convicted of playing a key role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s imposition of martial law, which a court said was an insurrection.
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For Syria’s Government, Kurdish Deal Is a Big Win on Shaky Ground

The government’s move to assert control over areas under Kurdish rule is a major test for President Ahmed al-Sharaa as fresh clashes erupted.
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Trump Heckles Europe Before Heading to Davos

As European leaders try to engage with the American president over Greenland and the future of Ukraine, he is mocking them as weak.