As it praised Beijing, the World Health Organization concealed concessions to China and may have sacrificed the best chance to unravel the virus’s origins. Now it’s a favorite Trump attack line.
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In Hunt for Virus Source, W.H.O. Let China Take Charge
As it praised Beijing, the World Health Organization concealed concessions to China and may have sacrificed the best chance to unravel the virus’s origins. Now it’s a favorite Trump attack line.
Trump, Venezuela and the Tug-of-War Over a Strongman
How a yearslong battle over U.S.-Venezuela relations aided President Trump’s campaign in Florida — and left the Maduro regime standing.
U.S. Diplomat Coughs Online, and European Allies Wonder if They Were Exposed
A senior State Department official who tested positive for the coronavirus after a trip to Europe has angered other diplomats and irritated foreign officials whom he could have infected.
As the U.S. Election Nears, the World Holds Its Breath
President Trump turned American foreign policy inside out, to the benefit of some nations and consternation of others. Now both groups are watching attentively to see which direction the U.S. goes next.
Turkish Bank Case Showed Erdogan’s Influence With Trump
New details of the Justice Department’s handling of the accusations against Halkbank reveal how Turkey’s leader pressured the president, prompting concern from top White House aides.
Cuba Says US Restrictions Will Force Western Union Offices to Close, Limit Remittances
The moves could severely restrict the flow of remittances from abroad and worsen a profound economic crisis on the island.
Cuba Says U.S. Restrictions Will Force Western Union Offices to Close
The moves could severely restrict the flow of remittances from abroad and worsen a profound economic crisis on the island.
U.S. to Establish Embassy in the Maldives
Competing for influence in the region with China, the United States will for the first time have an embassy in the tiny nation of islands off the shore of India.
Abbas Is Counting on a Trump Loss to Revive Palestinian Fortunes
A Biden victory could bring economic relief for Palestinians and friendlier relations with Washington, though not a return to 2016. A Trump win? They’d rather not think about it.