Fight Over Corruption and Congo’s Mining Riches Takes a Turn in Washington
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Fight Over Corruption and Congo’s Mining Riches Takes a Turn in Washington

Dan Gertler, an Israeli billionaire, is pressing President Biden to remove sanctions that were imposed on him for bribe-fueled transactions in the impoverished African country.
China’s Economic Support for Russia Could Elicit More Sanctions
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China’s Economic Support for Russia Could Elicit More Sanctions

U.S. officials pledged to crack down on shipments to Russia that can be used for both civilian and military purposes, but that has proved hard to police.
Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico? Here’s What You Need to Know.
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Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico? Here’s What You Need to Know.

A spate of incidents, including protests among taxi drivers in Cancún and a stray bullet at an airport in Culiacán, has tourists asking the question.