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Wednesday, July 5

THE NEW INTERNATIONALISTS? German, Chinese leaders meet to lay foundations for G20 talks Fresh from…

Astana peace talks resume, seek progress on Syria’s de-escalation zones

Today, the fifth round of talks between the Syrian regime and opposition begin in the…

Israel and India to upgrade relations during historic Modi visit

Narendra Modi will visit Israel today—a first for any Indian prime minister. A $2 billion…

Venezuelan Attorney-General Ortega Diaz faces court (on the wrong side)

Venezuela’s Attorney General Luisa Ortega Diaz faces the country’s top court today, which will determine…

Tuesday, July 4

NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERS Israel and India to upgrade relations during historic Modi visit Narendra Modi…

African Union leaders’ summit to focus on trade, jobs

African leaders meet in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia today for a two-day African Union summit. The…

Presidents Xi and Putin meet in Moscow

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow today for talks with Vladimir Putin. Expectations are…

Prominent Egyptian opposition figure Khaled Ali on trial for ‘indecent act’

Egyptian opposition politician Khaled Ali will face court today for ‘violating public morals’. The charge…

Monday, July 3

THE MAIN EVENT Presidents Xi and Putin meet in Moscow Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives…

Tokyo votes in local elections as Abe’s popularity plummets

Tokyo, the world’s most populous metropolis, holds local elections today—in part a referendum on embattled…