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​North Korean Satellite Launch Fails, Again

The ​rocket failure was an embarrassment for the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, who badly needed a morale-booster for his people.

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In Warning to Taiwan, China Announces Military Patrols

The joint air and sea drills, widely expected in response to a presidential candidate’s visit to the United States, so…

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The Next Affirmative Action Battle May Be at West Point

Students for Fair Admissions won its Supreme Court case against Harvard and the University of North Carolina. Now, it’s focusing…

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Junta Official in Niger Claims Captive President Will Not Be Harmed

In an interview with The New York Times, a civilian leader of the junta sounded a conciliatory tone. He also…

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War, Mediation or Silence? Coup Leaders in Niger Face Decision Time

A bloc of other West African nations gave the military junta a deadline to reinstate the ousted president. That limit…

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Xi’s Surprise Shake-Up Exposes Problems at Top of China’s Nuclear Force

The Chinese leader’s replacement of two commanders has fanned speculation about corruption or failings in the force that manages China’s…

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Tuesday Briefing

The details of Ukraine’s drone strikes.

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Your Monday Briefing: Dozens Dead in Pakistan

Also, Narendra Modi’s silence on Manipur and Iraq’s climate destruction.

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Coast to Coast, a Corridor of Coups Brings Turmoil in Africa

This past week’s military takeover in Niger completed a domino chain of countries ruled by leaders who seized power by…

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Biden to Overhaul Military Justice Code, Seeking to Curb Sexual Assault

The largest overhaul of the Uniform Code of Military Justice since its creation in 1950 will remove commanders’ authority over…

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