Why Are China and the U.S. Closing Consulates?
On Monday, China ended the official presence of the United States in Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan province. China’s
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What’s Happening in China, India, and the Koreas?
As the United States experiences two simultaneous, potentially transformative domestic crises – the COVID-19 pandemic and the nationwide uprisings sparked
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Did COVID-19 Originate in a Chinese Lab?
Shortly after the detection of COVID-19 in China late last year, local authorities determined that the virus most likely spread
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Here’s How Other Countries Beat COVID-19
In the United States, there have been over one million COVID-19 cases and over 61,000 deaths. Economic devastation has accompanied
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COVID-19 News: Stimulus Checks Arriving and More
Although good news has been scant during the COVID-19 outbreak, many Americans woke up today to a pleasant surprise in
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How Will Russia Shape the 2020 Election?
Last week, news emerged that Russia may be trying to sway U.S. voters toward one candidate from each party in
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Should The U.S. Be Concerned About Coronavirus?
Experts in public health have long warned that, when it comes to global pandemics, the question to ask isn’t whether
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Will the U.S. Go to War With Iran?
On the night of Thursday, January 2 U.S. time, an American drone strike killed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General
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Who Carried Out the Mogadishu Bombing?
On December 28, an explosion rocked Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. The blast killed at least 79 people, including two
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How Did the Galapagos Oil Spill Happen?
On December 22, 600 gallons of oil spilled into the waters of Galapagos Islands, an Ecuadorian region long associated with
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