Mr. Abe, who announced his resignation on Friday, sought to revive Japan’s economy and alter its pacifist Constitution.
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Putin Warns Belarus Protesters: Don’t Push Too Hard
He said Russia had formed a security force that could intervene if its neighbor “gets out of control.” But for Mr. Putin, that poses the risk creating another anti-Russian hotbed like Ukraine.
Trump Ally Wants to Be First American to Head Latin American Aid Bank
Mauricio Claver-Carone wants to become the first American to control Latin America’s chief source of development funding. His nomination has been divisive in the region, which is in economic crisis and sees the bank’s role as crucial to its recovery.
Russia Is Miffed by Cool Reception for Coronavirus Vaccine
Russian officials and scientists dismiss warnings about safety as Western jealousy and sour grapes. But only 24 percent of Russian doctors would take the vaccine, one survey shows.
North Korea’s Leader Had Big Economic Plans. He Admits They’ve Failed.
Kim Jong-un’s blunt assessment led his country to plan a rare Workers’ Party congress for January to chart a new course after the country was hammered by sanctions, floods and the pandemic.
Amer Fakhoury, 57, Dies; Released From Jail in Lebanon After U.S. Pressure
Mr. Fakhoury, an American citizen, had been detained on charges related to the torture of Lebanese prisoners decades ago.
The Israel-U.A.E. Deal and the Beirut Blast Both Box in Iran
With Arab neighbors more worried about Iran than Israel, is Tehran losing the battle for influence in the region?
Shifting Dynamics of the Mideast Pushed Israel and U.A.E. Together
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s quest to open relations with Arab countries without settling the Palestinian conflict long seemed quixotic. External events changed the equation.
North Korea, Fighting to Hold Back Virus and Floods, Says No Thanks to Outside Aid
The country has reported extensive flood damage. But its leader, Kim Jong-un, says that humanitarian aid might bring in Covid-19.
Turkish Aggression Is NATO’s ‘Elephant in the Room’
Despite being a NATO member, Turkey has bought Russian air defense. And a recent push into Libya and its energy ambitions nearly led to armed conflicts with France and Greece.