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Bangladesh’s democracy is strained as Hasina wins a 4th term in a boycotted, low turnout vote

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DHAKA, Bangladesh — Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has swept to power for a fourth consecutive term in Bangladesh, following an election on Sunday that was boycotted by opposition parties and marked by violent protests and international scrutiny. Her Awami League party won 222 seats out of 299, according to the Election Commission, cementing a majority … Read more

Beijing’s Top Diplomat Visits Washington as U.S. and China Seek to Ease Strained Ties

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WASHINGTON — In the midst of two active and potentially world-changing conflicts in the Middle East and Europe, the U.S. is hoping to find at least a small measure of common ground with China as China’s top diplomat visits Washington this week. Over three days of meetings that begin Thursday, top Biden administration officials, including … Read more