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Alfredo Bryce Echenique, 87, Dies; Novelist Bared Peru’s Privileged Class

NYT USA Mar 18, 2026

“The other Peruvian” (alongside Mario Vargas Llosa), he exposed the heedlessness of the upper crust, which he knew well, and the suffering of the underclasses.

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As American Bombers Take Off From R.A.F. Fairford in UK, Iraq War Looms Large

New York Times Mar 18, 2026

R.A.F. Fairford was the site of repeated antiwar protests during the Iraq war in 2003. Now it is being used again as a base for U.S. bombing missions in the Middle East.

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Iran War Live Updates: Iran Launches Missile Attack on Tel Aviv in Retaliation for Latest Killings

New York Times Mar 18, 2026

Iranian state media confirmed the killings of Ali Larijani, who had served as Iran’s de facto leader recently, and a militia commander late Tuesday. Airstrikes rocked the Lebanese capital early Wednesday.

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What is the Basij?

New York Times Mar 18, 2026

The large, plainclothes militia group is deeply embedded in Iranian society and has been used to crush dissent, often with brutal tactics.

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An Unexploded Bomb Near the Colombia-Ecuador Border Leads to a Diplomatic Clash

New York Times Mar 18, 2026

The Times photographed an unexploded munition in southern Colombia, near the Ecuadorean border. A high-stakes feud between both countries quickly ensued.

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Cuban Americans Will Be Allowed to Own Businesses in Cuba, but Is That Enough?

New York Times Mar 18, 2026

The Cuban government announced that Cubans living abroad can own and invest in businesses, but experts said they were disappointed that the measures didn’t go further.

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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Tuesday

New York Times Mar 18, 2026

The deaths of two top Iranian officials were announced on Tuesday, while President Trump once again lashed out at NATO allies who refused to aid the U.S. war effort against Iran.

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Ali Larijani, a Top Iranian Politician and Emissary, Is Dead at 67

New York Times Mar 18, 2026

Mr. Larijani, the top national security official and a confidant of the former supreme leader, expertly navigated Iran’s internal politics and led the brutal crackdown on protests this year.

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Here’s the latest.

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

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Trump’s Next Decision in War: Whether to Retrieve Iran’s Nuclear Fuel

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

A mission to seize or destroy Iran’s nuclear material would be one of the riskiest military operations in modern American history.

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Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

Mr. Kent is the highest-ranking Trump administration official to quit in opposition to the conflict. He is also known for his support of conspiracy theories.

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What the Iran War Means for the U.S.-China Relationship

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

With the Xi-Trump summit almost certainly delayed, and tensions rising over the war in Iran, vital issues for both the U.S. and China are also being cast into uncertainty.

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Ali Larijani, Iran’s De Facto Political Leader, Killed by Israel

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

The killing, which Iran confirmed, could embolden Iranian hard-liners, as the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign continues.

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Trump Says U.S. Doesn’t Need Allies to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

President Trump has faced mounting criticism over the U.S.-Israeli assault on Iran from allies and even members of his own administration.

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What to Know About Ali Larijani, Iran’s Top Security Official

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

One of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s closest confidants, Mr. Larijani emerged as the face of the government after Mr. Khamenei was killed.

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Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

A U.S. attack or a move to seize control of Iran’s main oil export hub could cripple the country’s ability to profit from its natural resources. But it would also risk sending energy prices even higher.

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Is Latin America Abandoning Cuba?

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

President Trump is turning up the pressure on Cuba, but other Latin American countries, even those on the left, are staying quiet. We look at why.

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Israel Keeps Killing Key Iranian Leaders. Will It Work?

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

Israeli officials trumpeted airstrikes that killed Iran’s de facto leader and the commanders of a militia notorious for violently suppressing protests. But “decapitation has its limits,” an analyst warns.

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A Smelly Ice Cream Ad Tempts Few London Commuters

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

Magnum Ice Cream is scaling back a scented ad at King’s Cross station after commuters complained that the aroma was “sickly” and “artificial.”

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China Ramps Up Scrutiny of Meta’s Acquisition of Manus

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

The country appears to be cracking down on people linked to the acquisition of Manus, a Singapore company with Chinese roots, as President Trump prepares to visit Beijing.

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As Trump belittled European allies, the Irish leader pushed back, gently.

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

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