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Fear and Hope in Venezuela as U.S. Warships Lurk

On a rare visit to Venezuela, The Times found a nation bracing for potential U.S. military action, amid tensions between the two countries.

The Missiles Threatening Taiwan

China is transforming parts of its east coast into a platform for potential missile strikes against Taiwan and the nearby seas. The buildup is a vital part of the Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s ambitions to bring Taiwan under Beijing’s control and counter U.S. power in Asia through the threat of overwhelming force.

Russian Meddling Fails to Swing a Pivotal Election in Europe

Moldova’s pro-European party won a victory after a nail-biting election plagued by Russian interference, preliminary results on Monday showed, allowing it to retain its majority in Parliament after what many observers have called the most important campaign in the nation’s recent history.

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