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How China Is Taking Over International Organizations, One Vote at a Time

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How China Is Taking Over International Organizations, One Vote at a Time

When China curtailed political freedoms in Hong Kong this summer, two rival declarations circulated at the United Nations Human Rights Council. One, drafted by Cuba and commending Beijing’s move, won the backing of 53 nations. Another, issued by the U.K. and expressing concern, secured 27 supporters. China’s show of strength was just the latest diplomatic … Read more

U.S. Prosecutors Step Up Pressure on North Korea

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U.S. Prosecutors Step Up Pressure on North Korea

Federal prosecutors stepped up a campaign against North Korea on Friday, unsealing two cases involving alleged sanctions violations as officials warn Pyongyang remains a significant threat to national security and the global financial system. Prosecutors in the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, D.C., asked a federal judge to order the forfeiture of funds associated with … Read more