Sheikh Mohammed has used his small country’s oil wealth to exert great influence across the Middle East and in Washington.
Tag: Politics and Government
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In London, a Long-Awaited High-Speed Train Is Ready to Roll
The Elizabeth line, 13 years in the making, will soon uncoil under central London with cathedral-like stations and roomy cars. Its managers say it’s a testament to the power of public transportation.
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At a German Hideaway, Oligarch Villas Challenge a ‘Silent Contract’
Tegernsee, a luxury getaway in Bavaria, is known for quietly hosting the superrich. But war in Ukraine has divided locals about whether the authorities should go after the assets of their wealthy Russian neighbors.
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The World Tries to Move Beyond Covid. China May Stand in the Way.
Xi Jinping has redoubled his country’s efforts to control the virus, even as a growing number of leaders call on Beijing to change course.