How Europe can take up America’s mantle
The continent is an economic superpower but it now has to mobilise in defence of democracy
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In Latin America, China is finally losing ground
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Berlin’s about-turn can get Europe more bang for the buck
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Trump’s Embrace of Russia Leaves Europe in Emotional Shock
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Enemies no more? How Russia's rhetoric about the US is changing
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How the Social Security Administration plans to take back overpayments to Americans
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