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Japan Wants a Stronger Military. Can It Find Enough Troops?
A shrinking, aging population poses an obstacle as the nation tries to counter security threats from China and North Korea.
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Trump Will Not Testify as Scheduled in Civil Fraud Trial
Donald J. Trump has changed his mind about returning to the witness stand on Monday to testify in his own…
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Holly Maguigan, Who Fought for the Rights of Battered Women, Dies at 78
Through her scholarship and her teaching, she made it possible for women in abusive relationships to claim self-defense when fighting…
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Desperate for Air Defense, Ukraine Pushes U.S. for ‘Franken’ Weapons
To meet the demand, the U.S. is producing so-called FrankenSAM systems that marry advanced Western weaponry with Soviet-era items still…
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The Challenges Facing Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers
They are set to start their defense on Thursday, with the FTX founder planning to testify in his criminal fraud…
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Three Weapons That Israel and Ukraine Both Need From the U.S.
Ukraine and Israel are fighting different kinds of wars, but some weapons systems could soon be in short supply if…
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Russia Presses Ahead With Offensive Push in Eastern Ukraine
As winter approaches, Russian and Ukrainian forces are both trying to seize the initiative along different parts of the front.
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U.S. Pursues a Coveted Prize: India as a Defense Partner
Repairing American ships in Indian ports is a first step, as the U.S. military seeks to bring India into a…
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U.S. Aid to Ukraine, and When It Might Run Out, Explained
President Biden has said the United States will assist Ukraine’s fight against Russia “for as long as it takes.” But…
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Defense Bill’s Fate Teeters After G.O.P. Wedges In Social Issues
Democrats said they could not support the measure after the House adopted a raft of social policy provisions, including limits…