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What You Need to Know About Xi Jinping’s Unprecedented Third Year as China’s President
Op-Ed: In China, Xi Jinping is getting an unprecedented third term. What should the world expect? China’s Xi Jinping looks at the map in Tiananmen Square during his third term party congress in Beijing...
health
The Unforgiving Story of Lenny Abrahamson’s ‘Causeway’
Review: The dam never breaks in emotionally dry Jennifer Lawrence drama 'Causeway' The first 20 minutes of writer-director Lenny Abrahamson's directorial debut, 'Causeway,' are like something out of a horror movie, with a simple...
asia
The City of Oakland’s Mayor is a Woman Who Can Stop Evictions
Column: The bravery of Jennifer Siebel Newsom facing Harvey Weinstein — and facing us all Siebel Newsom, a Democrat elected as the city councilor of Oakland, California, is a formidable woman. She has the...
politics
South Africa qualifies for the final stage of the Confederation Cup
World Cup opens with host country Qatar facing Ecuador at Al-Arabi Stadium in Doha. Qatar defeated Australia 2-0 earlier in the day. South Africa is a strong contender for fourth place and is hopeful...
entertainment
The History of the US Base in Cuba
Guantanamo Bay Naval Station Fast Facts: The first permanent US base in Cuba was created in 1903 in Guantanamo Bay. Cuba became an independent nation in 1901. The bay, located between the Florida Keys...