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Efforts underway to revive dormant Syrian political process

GENEVA — The U.N. special envoy for Syria says work has begun on establishing a committee that will aim to produce a new constitution for Syria when it finally emerges from war. The...

The fight for Europe – Macron Versus Salvini

ROME — Like prizefighters slugging it out this week, Italy’s populist leader Matteo Salvini clashed with French President Emmanuel Macron. The immediate cause for the bout was Salvini’s closing of Italian ports to...

China Urges US to Make ‘Wise Decision’ Ahead of Tariff Deadline

BEIJING — China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged the United States to make a "wise decision" on trade as a deadline for the administration of President Donald Trump to release a...

US Sanctions Cambodian General Over Human Rights Abuses

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — The United States has imposed sanctions on the commander of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s personal bodyguard unit over human rights abuses. The sanctions target General Hing Bun Hieng,...

Trump Salute to North Korean General Raises Eyebrows

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump saluted a North Korean general on the sidelines of this week's summit in Singapore, an unusual show of respect for a military figure of a foreign...

With Trump-Kim Summit Over, What Now?

SINGAPORE — What now? That is the question from the White House in Washington to the Blue House in Seoul — and perhaps also inside the Ryongsong Residence in Pyongyang. Following the historic handshake...

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