International
This week in history: Progressive Brazilian President Jânio Quadros born
January 23, 2017Quadros stunned his nation when he suddenly resigned from office with a terse message to the National Congress.
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U.S. government scraps politically-driven Cuba migratory regulations
January 17, 2017Obama administration announces end to “wet-foot/dry-foot” policy for Cuban migrants. And U.S. will no longer attempt to poach Cuban doctors working abroad.
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Trump’s Mideast ‘policy’ puts Iran nuclear deal at risk
January 17, 2017Trump’s scattered Mideast policy means continued uncertainty for the region.
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Kerry urges Trump to accept Putin invite to Syria talks
January 17, 2017John Kerry urged the Trump administration to accept an invitation from Russia to attend Syria peace talks
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“The Yanks are coming!”
January 9, 20172017 had hardly begun in Germany’s port city of Bremerhaven when between 3,500 and 4,000 U.S. troops disembarked and unloaded two shiploads.
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