Furious at President Trump over Greenland, Danish officials took the unprecedented step of pressuring organizers to cut American officials from the program.

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For decades, a maritime agreement negotiated by Iran and Oman has governed the main pathways through the strait.

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Beijing’s moves have included flying bombers near Japan, detaining businesspeople and restricting the exports of rare earths.

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The Taliban said that airstrikes left 36 civilians dead, while Pakistan claimed that its assault killed 32 militants, the latest in a monthslong conflict.

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