World
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A ‘Wonderland’ at the New York Botanical Garden
Lewis Carroll’s books are the inspiration for an exhibit that features a white rabbit, a queen of hearts and a…
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Forty Years Later, Biden Seeks to Echo Reagan’s Legacy of American Leadership
At Pointe du Hoc in Normandy, President Biden plans to follow one of the former president’s most iconic speeches with…
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British Leader Apologizes for Leaving D-Day Commemoration Early
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conceded that he made a major public relations misstep in the heat of a general election…
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As Fighting Rages in Ukraine, a Struggle Is On for Artillery Supremacy
Ukrainian forces say U.S. shells are making a difference. Across the border, they say, Russia is trying to get its…
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Japan Likes Tourists, Just Not This Many
The country has politely handled travelers for years, but as international visitors spill into previously untouristed spots, some residents are…
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Japan Runs on Vending Machines. It’s About to Break Millions of Them.
New yen notes set to be introduced this summer won’t be compatible with many machines that businesses like ramen shops…
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China’s Exports Surge as Trade Tensions Near Boiling Point
China’s trade surplus soared, helping to lift the country’s economy even as consumer spending slows because of a sharp housing…
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U.S. Scores Historic Cricket Win, but Only Pakistan Notices
Many Americans were oblivious to the magnitude of the World Cup victory against Pakistan on Thursday. But the pain was…
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U.S. Confronts Failures as Terrorism Spreads in West Africa
In the shadow of the Sept. 11 attacks, the United States rushed troops and military aid to a swath of…
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From the I.R.A. to the Principal’s Office, a Life’s Evolution Echoes Belfast’s
Jim McCann was an I.R.A. member who, convicted of attempted murder, spent 18 years in jail. Now, he’s an educator,…