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Test yourself on the week of May 18: Iran’s president dies, the ICC pursues new arrest warrants, and security forces thwart a coup in Africa.
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The president’s death has shocked a political system that was designed to survive.
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This is the first time that the World Court has explicitly told Israel to halt military actions in Gaza.
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The fifth film in George Miller’s franchise deserves to be the blockbuster of the northern summer.
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Traditional food is painted as backward and dirty—except for tourists.
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View ArticleWhy Land Reform Matters in South Africa’s Election
Even in an urbanized economy, many Black voters care deeply about the government’s unfulfilled promises when it comes to land redistribution.
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New communications channels between the superpowers are a hopeful sign.
View ArticleThe Invisible Warriors of Ukraine’s Refugee Crisis
Women's NGOs are leading the charge—but not getting the funding they need.
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Electric vehicle tariffs put geopolitics before climate change.
View ArticleWhy Is the World Ignoring a Looming Genocide in Sudan?
Aid workers fear a new disaster as militia forces close in on a major Darfur city.
View ArticleThe Philippines Needs Butter, Not Just Guns
To counter China, Washington must help its ally address economic issues.
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