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Setbacks for Russia, Iran and Hezbollah Turn Into a Catastrophe for Syria’s Assad
The loss of Aleppo to Islamist rebels represents a stunning defeat for the Syrian regime, highlighting its dependence on enfeebled allies.
Egypt, Israel in Talks to Reopen Rafah Crossing, a Crucial Gaza Aid Route Shut for Months
Hamas officials are expected to discuss the new proposal in Cairo on Saturday. The militant group has shown greater flexibility…
After U.S.-China Prisoner Swap, Scores of Americans Are Still Trapped in China
The plight of Americans facing exit bans in China show the enduring risks of getting caught in the country’s murky…
Tracking a Year of Dangerous Tit for Tat on the Korean Border
See how a series of actions by Kim Jong Un’s regime has shaken up the world’s most militarized border.
The Whiz Kid Who Made Billions for Yale Is Rethinking His China Strategy
Lei Zhang helped university endowments and foundations make big returns in his home country, then the U.S. soured on China.
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At Israel’s Northern Border, Caution and Fear Despite Hezbollah Truce
Many residents remain wary of returning to their homes near the border with Lebanon after this week’s cease-fire.
Rebel Forces in Syria Enter Aleppo in Surprise Offensive
Syria’s antigovernment forces claimed a stunning advance into Aleppo, in a setback for the government in Damascus and its allies…
U.K. Lawmakers Approve Medically Assisted Suicide
The bill gives people the right to assisted suicide if they have a terminal illness and fewer than six months…
