A terrorist attack in the disputed territory in 2019 brought India and Pakistan to the verge of war. There are fears Tuesday’s violence could do the same.
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Odes to Mexican Drug Lords Are Pop Hits, but the Law Is Turning Against Them
Luis R. Conriquez took the stage at a popular fair in Texcoco, Mexico, as one of the headlining acts. Once called the “Corridos King” by Billboard magazine, the Mexican musician is renowned for his specialty of so-called narcocorridos, a version of …
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Los narcocorridos son muy populares en México, pero ahora quieren prohibirlos
Luis R. Conriquez estaba en el escenario de una feria popular en Texcoco, México, como uno de los artistas principales. La revista Billboard llegó a decir que Conriquez era el “Rey de los corridos” porque el músico mexicano es famoso por su …
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Syria’s New President Talked to The New York Times. Here Are 3 Takeaways.
Ahmed al-Shara said his government was discussing military support with Russia and Turkey, appealed for a lifting of sanctions and suggested foreign fighters could earn Syrian citizenship.
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Syria’s Jihadist-Turned-President Seeks New Allies
When Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara sat at the helm of a small, rebel-held enclave in the country’s northwest, his alliances were simpler. Turkey was a supporter, while the Assad regime and Iran were his main enemies. Political support from other …
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China Has an Army of Robots on Its Side in the Tariff War
China’s secret weapon in the trade war is an army of factory robots, powered by artificial intelligence, that have revolutionized manufacturing. Factories are being automated across China at a breakneck pace. With engineers and electricians tending …
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Trump’s Trade War With China Puts Japan in a Tight Spot
Japan had long maintained deep economic ties with both China and the United States. Recent trade tensions may challenge that approach.
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Military Leader Wins Presidential Election in Gabon
Brice Oligui Nguema had promised to relinquish power after he led a coup in 2023. He now is set to lead the oil-rich country for the next seven years.
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The Musicians Who Knew a Malian Rock Star Pay Tribute to His Legacy
African music lost one of its titans last week with the death of Amadou Bagayoko, a guitarist who recorded with American rock stars, performed at the Nobel concert for Barack Obama, and became a national icon in his home, Mali. With his wife, the …
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