Cold War redux in more ways than one: Russia and the U.S. look to thaw relations in the hockey rink
This week Russian President Vladimir Putin revived the Cold War tradition of taking geopolitics onto the ice, suggesting in a
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European leaders scramble to show leadership of ‘the free world’ after Trump-Zelenskyy blowup
President Trump has shredded America’s defense pact with Europe. Now there are signs that longstanding allies are getting serious about
Alexander Smith
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Germany goes to the polls in tense election as far right surges
Polls are open across Germany as the world’s third largest economy chooses a new leader to guide it through an
Alexander Smith
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Immigration and an ailing economy dominate Germany’s election as far-right eye gains
The world’s third largest economy goes to the polls Sunday under the shadow of unusually brusque interventions from the Trump
Alexander Smith
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Dozens of countries reject Trump administration sanctions on ICC
Countries including Canada and Germany said President Trump’s decision to sanction the International Criminal Court would “erode the international rule
Alexander Smith
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Europe braces for ‘most extreme’ military scenario as Trump-Putin 2.0 begins
Some European governments are afraid that Putin may turn his armies their way after Ukraine. They worry President-elect Trump may
Alexander Smith
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Ukraine halts flow of Russian gas to Europe, ending an era
A Ukrainian pipeline supplying Russian natural gas to Europe was closed Wednesday after Ukraine declined to renew the deal keeping
Alexander Smith
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Syrian rebels reignite civil war with Assad’s allies focused on other fronts
Syria's civil war has exploded back into life after Islamist rebels launched a lightning offensive on the northern city of
Alexander Smith
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Ceasefire brings calm in Israel and Lebanon, but fears linger among the displaced
The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon appears to be holding following announcements by President Biden, Prime Minister Netanyahu
Alexander Smith
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All eyes are on America as an uncertain world awaits critical election result
Across the world, all eyes are on the election battle between former President Donald Trump and Vice President which will
