On Wednesday, the Balkan nation was formally invited to join the military alliance after making a modification that was seemingly minor but followed years of confrontations with Greece.
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Did a Seal Eat Your Vacation Photos? A New Zealand Scientist Is Looking for You.
Researchers in New Zealand studying the feces of leopard seals found a USB drive containing photos and videos from someone’s 2017 vacation.
Ultra-Orthodox Israeli Woman Defies Rabbis and Runs Left
Seeing herself as a voice for the “new Haredim,” Michal Zernowitski hopes secular Labor voters will give her a chance.
Official Apologizes After Blaming Childless People for Japan’s Shrinking Population
The country’s finance minister, Taro Aso, said he was sorry if anyone found “unpleasant” his remark that it was “problematic that people did not have enough babies.”
State of the Union, Pope Francis, Lunar New Year: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing
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Myanmar’s Hero Was Killed Here. Now U.S. Brands Are Setting Up Stalls.
A night bazaar featuring Krispy Kreme doughnuts will be held steps from where a Burmese independence hero was assassinated in 1947.
Australia Cancels Residency for Wealthy Chinese Donor Linked to Communist Party
Huang Xiangmo, a developer who has lived in Australia for years, has given millions of dollars across the political spectrum, raising concerns about Chinese influence.
Crypto-Exchange Says It Can’t Pay Investors Because Its C.E.O. Died, and He Had the Passwords
Quadriga CX said that Gerald W. Cotten died while visiting India in December, and he was the sole person able to access $250 million in client holdings. Some investors are skeptical.
Former President of Costa Rica Is Accused of Sexual Assault
An antinuclear activist filed a criminal complaint saying Mr. Arias assaulted her 4 years ago.