Despite American objections, Italy is set to become the first Group of 7 nation to participate in Beijing’s vast One Belt, One Road infrastructure project.
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New Zealand Massacre Highlights Global Reach of White Extremism
The massacre in New Zealand highlights the contagious ways in which the extreme right has spread in the 21st century — even to a country not strongly associated with it.
New Zealand’s Gun Laws Draw Scrutiny After Mosque Shootings
The country’s gun culture is deeply ingrained. Now, after 49 people were gunned down at two mosques, lawmakers could consider making guns less easy to obtain.
A Simple Guide to the Aftermath of the Ethiopian Plane Crash
The crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8 has led much of the world to ground the popular plane and raised urgent questions about its safety.
2 Weeks of U.S.-Taliban Talks End With ‘Progress’ but No Breakthrough
American officials said they were close to an agreement on preventing terrorist attacks launched from Afghanistan, but that progress on a timeline for troop withdrawal had been slow.
Some Boeing 737s Are Being Grounded. Here’s What That Means.
Regulators are typically hesitant to ground entire fleets of planes. What tips the balance toward doing it?
Boeing Faces Questions About Its New 737 Max Jets After Ethiopia Crash
For the company, scrutiny of the jet goes to the heart of its business — the 737 Max has been its best-selling plane ever.
U.S. Woman Mired in Saudi Arabia Is Granted Legal Saudi Residency
Bethany Vierra’s case showed how the kingdom’s rules can restrict women, and how the authorities can intervene if they choose.
China Suggests a Trade Compromise With the Trump Administration
An offer from a senior Chinese official could make a trade deal easier to achieve — but also more fragile.
Trump Envoy to Middle East Lashes Out at Palestinian Authority
The envoy, Jason D. Greenblatt, accused Palestinian leaders of offering “a reward system” for terrorists amid a dispute over tax payments withheld by Israel.