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Rifle found but suspect still at large - what we know about Kirk shooting
The FBI releases new pictures of a "person of interest" as a large manhunt is under way for the suspect.
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Brazil's former President Bolsonaro found guilty of plotting coup
The right-wing former leader could be sentenced to decades in prison after he was convicted by Brazil's Supreme Court.
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South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason
The roads leading to Riek Machar's house are blocked by tanks and soldiers, amid fears of renewed fighting.
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Belarus frees political prisoners in exchange for easing of US sanctions
Fifty-two prisoners have been released, but more than 1,000 political prisoners remain in jail.
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Ryan Routh cut off by judge as trial in attempted Trump assassination begins
Routh, who is defending himself, addressed jurors during opening remarks Thursday before the judge said he was off-topic.
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South African rapist in bid to block Netflix documentary about his life
Thabo Bester, who allegedly faked his death in prison and escaped, says the documentary is defamatory.
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Nasa bans Chinese nationals from working on its space programmes
Earlier this month, Chinese nationals working with Nasa suddenly found themselves denied access.
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Nato strengthens defences after Russian drones shot down over Poland
Germany, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic will be sending Poland more support to defend Nato's eastern flank.
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Ex-senator's wife sentenced to more than 4 years in bribery scheme
Nadine Menendez, whose husband is already in prison, was convicted for her role in a bribery scheme involving gold bars, cash and a Mercedes-Benz
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Ban social media for under-15s, says French report warning of TikTok risks
The six-month inquiry also proposes an overnight "digital curfew" for 15-18 year olds from 22:00 to 08:00.
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France suspects foreign intelligence over pigs heads left outside mosques
Foreign nationals are blamed for the incident, which has striking similarities with other recent provocations.
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South African court rules that men can take wife's surname
The highest court rules that a law barring men from taking the surnames of their wives is a "colonial import".
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Zambia presses China for more compensation over toxic mine spill
Zambia's Vice-President Mutale Nalumango says the compensation offered to communities "may not be all".
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Ireland threatens to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates
The Irish broadcaster said that Ireland's participation in the contest "would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza".
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Firms will hesitate to invest in US after raid - S Korea president
More than 300 South Koreans who were arrested in the raid are due to return home on Friday.
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Israeli strikes in Yemen kill 35 people, Houthis say
The Israeli military says it hit military targets, but the Houthis say only civilian sites were targeted.
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Bali's worst floods in a decade kill 14
Authorities say the flash floods on the popular island were caused by heavy rainfall.
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Ghana agrees to accept West Africans deported from US
Fourteen deportees including nationals of Nigeria and The Gambia have already arrived, President Mahama says.
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Killing of Trump ally lays bare America's bloody and broken politics
Charlie Kirk's killing is another episode of gun violence in America and the latest in a line of recent political violence.
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Charlie Kirk: Conservative influencer who rallied a youth movement
Kirk, an influential Trump ally who at age 18 set up Turning Point USA, died in a shooting while speaking at a Utah campus event.
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How Syria's dictatorship used a global child welfare charity to 'disappear' children
The Assad regime used an international charity to hide children of detainees from their families.
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Fatal dam collapse: 'How do you restart from nothing?'
Survivors of the flood tell the BBC they are still in need of government support.
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Mystery of dancing spiders' DNA could explain how they develop into new species
There are many more species of peacock spider than other animals, scientists think they may know why.
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Putin and Netanyahu present twin challenges to Trump's diplomacy
Israel's strikes in Doha and the Russian drone incursion could present major affronts to his authority.
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Accidental or deliberate? Russia's drone incursion into Poland is a test for Nato
Whether the drone incursion was deliberate or accidental, Moscow will be watching Nato's response to it closely.
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A rooftop figure, gunfire, then panic - how Charlie Kirk shooting unfolded
The conservative activist and influential Trump ally was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University.
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See Kathmandu's destroyed and barricaded streets after violence
There's an intense military presence on the Nepali capital's streets, says the BBC's Samira Hussain.
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'Netanyahu, we're not leaving': Defiance in Gaza City as Israel shows aid sites planned for evacuees
As Israel insists the whole population of Gaza City must leave, the BBC visits new aid sites the army claims will help them.
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Students flee as Charlie Kirk shot in front of crowd of hundreds
Video from the campus in Utah shows how the event turned to chaos after a single shot rang out.
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Footage shows second claimed attack on Greta Thunberg Gaza flotilla
BBC Verify analyses footage of the suspected drone attacks and images of a device found after the incident.
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Emma Heming Willis talks about husband Bruce's diagnosis and care
The actor, well known for his roles in the Die Hard franchise, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a condition his family publicly disclosed in 2023.
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Watch: Army patrols streets of Kathmandu after fierce protests
Charlotte Scarr reports from the Kathmandu where deadly protests against corruption and nepotism took place.
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Truck catches fire in RAK, driver rushed to hospital
Two-truck collision on Martyr's Road causes truck fire; driver injured but escapes from burning cockpit
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World’s largest space conference to be held in Dubai
UAE is proud to win bid to host the congress in 2020, Mohammad says
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Business school inaugurates new campus
Insead now located at the Abu Dhabi Global Market on Maryah Island
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Smart Dubai Office facelift creates eco-tech hub
Retrofit is inspired by nature to reflect a sustainable philosophy to make Dubai happiest city by 2021
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Tourist lost in Hatta mountains rescued
Too fatigued to return after a day’s trek, tourist sought the help of Dubai Police
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Budoor calls for developing Arabic children’s book industry
Issues related to Arabic children’s books highlighted at Gothenburg Book Fair
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Philippine government happy with UAE domestic worker law
Both countries sign MoU calling for strict implementation of employment procedure for workers
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‘Read with RTA’ app launched for Dubai public transport passengers
One-hundred-and-fifty bilingual titles can be downloaded for free by users
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Dewa signs bill payment deal with bank
Customers can pay their bills in instalments of up to 12 months using Emirates Islamic credit cards
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First artificial caves positioned in waters off Ras Al Khaimah
Ministry has entered into pact with Delma Marine to create habitats for breeding of fish and other marine species
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Koreans mark National Foundation Day
UAE is Korea’s second largest trade partner in Middle East while Korea is UAE’s 10th largest trading partner
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Community group invites people to share their talents
Stand-up comedy, poetry, musical performances get their shot to fame in open microphone events at Echoes Abu Dhabi
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Dubai to host International Astronautical Congress
UAE will be the first Arab and Islamic country to host the IAC
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Tourist who lost way on Dubai's Hatta mountain rescued
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Where tourists splash most cash
UAE city posts the highest level of tourist spending by far as it attracts hordes of tourists every year due to a host of attractions
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UAE rejects all forms of racial discrimination
Envoy mentions UAE’s laws to combat the practice during panel discussion at Human Rights Council session
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Pardoned Indian prisoners speak, thank Sharjah Ruler
149 who benefit from the amnesty have been behind bars in financial cases; Sharjah ruler pays off their debts amounting to Dh20m
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Fujairah Ruler offers condolences to family of martyr
Crown Prince and senior officials offer condolences to family of martyr Khalid Al Shehi
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Hamdan offers condolences to family of martyr Khalid Al Shehi
UAE young people are an inexhaustible treasure, Dubai Crown Prince says
UAE news RSS feed
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Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque receives 254,000 visitors in August
Mosque organises charitable and humanitarian events, cultural lectures and training courses
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Narrators from around the world entertain people in Sharjah
Sharjah International Narrators Forum featured 117 storytellers at events in different locations
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Dubai Municipality promotes ecotourism in 8 natural reserves
Platform set up at mall to spread awareness about protecting the environment at natural tourist spots
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UAE champions Fourth Industrial Revolution
UAE is well ahead of many advanced countries, empowering its people with education, strong economy
UAE news RSS feed
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Preterm babies can be saved in the ‘golden hour’
Doctors discuss challenges of neonatal care at conference
UAE news RSS feed
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UAE University students making paper from sand
Production process without using water and fossil fuel to minimise carbon footprint; binding sand and polymer pellets require less energy to produce paper than wood-fibre paper and requires no water during production
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In Fight Against ISIS, a Lose-Lose Scenario Poses Challenge for West
Western powers are in a bind, analysts say, as ISIS is likely to continue pursuing attacks abroad in retaliation to the loss of territory in Iraq and Syria.
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ISIS is in Afghanistan, But Who Are They Really?
It appears ISIS-allied fighters are gaining a foothold in Afghanistan, but just how similar are they to the group's branches in Iraq and Syria?
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“The Most Risky … Job Ever.” Reporting on “ISIS in Afghanistan”
Najibullah Quraishi has covered the war in Afghanistan for more than a decade, but embedding with ISIS fighters who've recently emerged there "was the most risky and dangerous job ever I've done in my life," he says.
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After Paris Attacks, CIA Head Reignites Surveillance Debate
Just days after the attack in Paris, America’s top intelligence official suggested that recent leaks about classified surveillance programs were partially responsible.
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WATCH: A Conversation With Teens in Training as ISIS Suicide Bombers
As ISIS expands its reach into Afghanistan, it is training children and teenagers to become the next generation of jihadis.
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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What Happens When Police Are Forced to Reform?
The Justice Department has intervened in troubled police departments for 20 years. Are reform efforts working?
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Is It Too Late for Obama On Immigration Reform?
Unless the Supreme Court acts fast, the window might be closed for President Obama on immigration reform.
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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Attorney General Orders FanDuel, DraftKings, Out of New York
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has issued a cease-and-desist order to the nation’s two largest daily fantasy sports companies, saying that the betting that takes place on their sites breaks New York's online gambling laws.
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A Campaign of Disappearances in Syria Leaves Thousands Missing
At least 65,116 individuals have been "forcibly disappeared" by the Syrian government, according to a new report by Amnesty International.
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America, Iraq and the Legacy of Ahmad Chalabi
Ahmad Chalabi helped lead the U.S. into war in Iraq, but if he ever had regrets about his role in the invasion, and the years of violence it unleashed, "he never voiced them to me," writes FRONTLINE correspondent Martin Smith.
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Terror in Little Saigon
From 1981 to 1990, five Vietnamese-American journalists were killed in what some suspected was a string of political assassinations. Why did the murders go unsolved?
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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Inside the Making of “Terror in Little Saigon”
A.C. Thompson and Richard Rowley’s search for answers into the killings of five Vietnamese-American journalists took them from cities like Houston and San Francisco, to the jungles of Southeast Asia, to the corridors of power in Washington.
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ISIS in Afghanistan: School of Jihad
The emergence of ISIS in Afghanistan has introduced a new level of brutality to the conflict, beyond what has been practiced by the Taliban.
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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Coming in November on FRONTLINE
This November, explore an unsolved string of murders from the past, and the dangerous new rise of ISIS in Afghanistan.
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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Inheritance
The Lockerbie bombing left only fragments of David Dornstein's life behind, but their discovery gave his brother a new purpose -- to gather what went missing, preserve what was left, and work to make sense of it all. That story is told in this special interactive presentation.
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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17 Indicted in Bust of $32 Million Online Gambling Ring
The online gambling ring allegedly used an offshore website to help book $32 million in illegal sports wagers placed by more than 2,000 bettors in the United States.
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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Pentagon Opens Probe Into Sexual Abuse by U.S. Allies in Afghanistan
The Defense Department's Inspector General has opened an investigation into whether U.S. troops were discouraged from reporting the rape and sexual abuse of children by their Afghan allies.
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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Syria: What’s In It For Putin?
For Russian President Vladimir Putin, Syria is not just about supporting the Assad regime in Syria. It's about Russia's place in the world.
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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A Journey “Inside Assad’s Syria”
By the time Martin Smith reached Syria this past summer, the war was already in its fifth year, but life in regime-controlled areas was still largely a mystery.
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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Inside the Assad Regime’s Surreal “Summer in Syria” Campaign
The Assad government sought to promote regime-sponsored cultural events through a marketing campaign called "Summer in Syria," but the effort didn't exactly go as planned.
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Is Illegal Online Gambling Staying Completely Offshore?
Nearly 10 years after Congress passed a law to curb online gambling, a new investigation finds offshore sites are not only still thriving, but in some cases routing crucial parts of their operations through equipment based in the U.S.
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America’s Immigration Battle By the Numbers
The U.S. has deported an average of 403,500 people each year during the Obama administration. What else do the numbers say about the nation's immigration system?
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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Has the U.S. Really Shifted on Deportations?
A year after the Obama administration changed its policy on which undocumented immigrants it would target for deportation, it's not clear who is being sent back.
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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Watch How One Freedom Caucus Member Sees the GOP’s Latino Voter Problem
"We're writing off too many people," Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-SC) says in "Immigration Battle," a feature film presentation from FRONTLINE and Independent Lens that airs tonight on PBS.
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For Some Refugees, Safe Haven Now Depends on a DNA Test
Changes to a program designed to reunite refugees with family in the U.S. have slowed -- and in some cases outright denied -- legitimate entries into the country.
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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Migration at the U.S.-Mexico Border
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State and Local Officials Webinar: The CARES Act: Implications for U.S. Economic Competitveness
Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy and economics at University of Michigan, leads a conversation on the new U.S. stimulus bill and how it will shape U.S. economic competitiveness.
Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org podcast
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Academic Webinar: Equitable Vaccine Distribution and Pandemic Preparedness
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Is Democracy in Decline?
Panelists discuss the future of democracy in the United States, including the actions that led to the siege of the Capitol and the threats facing U.S. democracy in its wake, how the Biden administration should address democratic backsliding, and the potential consequences for U.S. and global democracy.
This meeting is part of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Project on the Future of Democracy
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Council Special Report: The United States, China, and Taiwan—A Strategy to Prevent War
In the Council Special Report The United States, China, and Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War, authors Ambassador Robert Blackwill and Philip Zelikow warn that “Taiwan is becoming the most dangerous flashpoint in the world for a possible war that involves the United States, China, and probably other major powers.” The authors urge the Biden administration to consider a strategy that includes affirming that it will not change Taiwan's status, working with allies to challenge Chinese military moves against Taiwan, and planning for the disruption and mobilization that could follow a wider war.
Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org podcast
~Created Tue Mar 30 13:09:19 2021
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David A. Morse Lecture With Jens Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg discusses the NATO 2030 initiative and his vision to strengthen and modernize the transatlantic alliance.
The David A. Morse Lecture was inauguratedin 1994 and supports an annual meeting with a distinguishedspeaker. It honors the memory of David A. Morse, an active Council on Foreign Relations member for nearly thirty years.
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The Biden Administration Agenda on Global Women’s Issues
The Joe Biden administration has announced it will establish the first-ever White House Gender Policy Council to coordinate federal efforts to advance gender equity and equality at home and abroad. How will this new Council shape U.S. foreign policy and national security strategy and address the devastating effects of COVID-19 on women and girls globally? Jennifer Klein, the incoming co-chair of the Gender Policy Council, will speak about the administration’s priorities and plans to advance women’s issues around the world.
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CEO Speaker Series With Sir Martin Sorrell
Martin Sorrelldiscusses growing a business during uncertain economic times and the future of digital marketing.
The CEO Speaker Series is a unique forum for leading global CEOs to share their insights on issues at the center of commerce and foreign policy, and to discuss the changing role of business globally.
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Term Member Virtual Meeting: One Year From the Front Lines in NYC—Remembering the First Wave of COVID-19 and Preparing for the Next
As the one-year mark approaches of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in New York City, frontline physicians reflect on the first and second waves of COVID-19, and discuss specific steps to improve emergency preparedness and response for the third wave.
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Transition 2021 Series: A Gathering Storm—The Future of U.S.-North Korea Policy
Our panelists discuss the future of the U.S. relationship with North Korea under the Biden administration, including the country’s nuclear capabilities and ambitions, and China’s role in the peninsula.
The Transition 2021 series examines the major issues confronting the administration in the foreign policy arena.
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Virtual Roundtable: Can Social Bonds Help Save the World?
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World Economic Update
The World Economic Update highlights the quarter’s most important and emerging trends. Discussions cover changes in the global marketplace with special emphasis on current economic events and their implications for U.S. policy.
This series is presented by the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies and is dedicated to the life and work of the distinguished economist Martin Feldstein.
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