Europe
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The U.S. orders families of its embassy staff in Belarus to leave the country.
With large-scale Russian military exercises set to begin in Belarus, the United States has ordered the departure of family members…
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With Low-Tech, Trench Warfare, Ukraine’s Army Isn’t NATO Caliber
POPASNA, Ukraine — The soldiers live in dugout bunkers, and cook all their own meals. They dry their wet socks…
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Your Tuesday Briefing
Russia called the public meeting an example of “megaphone diplomacy.” Credit...Andrew Kelly/ReutersU.S. and Russia clash at the U.N. The U.S ...
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U.S. and Allies Close to Reviving Nuclear Deal With Iran, Officials Say
WASHINGTON — The United States and its European allies appear on the cusp of restoring the deal that limited Iran’s…
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For Some of Ukraine’s Neighbors, ‘Defend Europe’ Has Another Meaning
WARSAW — As the United States ramped up warnings of a Russian attack, and as Western allies called for unity…
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Putin and Macron talk again by phone, keeping diplomatic lines open.
The diplomatic push to avert a wider conflict between Russia and Ukraine continued with President Emmanuel Macron of France speaking…
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Britain’s health secretary calls for a review of a vaccine mandate for health care workers in England.
Frontline health workers in England may no longer be required to get vaccinated, Britain’s health secretary said on Monday. He…
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What a Disconnect From Swift Would Mean for Russia
WASHINGTON — President Biden has pledged that if Russia invades Ukraine it will face “severe economic consequences,” with the United…
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Your Monday Briefing
China has honed its powers to track its 1.4 billion people.Credit...Mark Schiefelbein/Associated PressChina’s pandemic controls may outlive the ...
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Portugal’s Socialists Win the Most Seats in Parliament, but Not the Majority
LISBON — Portugal’s governing Socialist Party was victorious in snap elections on Sunday, winning the most seats in parliament, though…