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The world has seen no shortage of dictators. What differs between them is how they end: some are toppled by their people, some fall as a result of a power rivalry among their inner circle, some die in exile, some end up in prison, a few on the gallow... [1]

Former U. President George H.W. Bush, who presided over the end of the Cold War and routed Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi army but lost a chance for a second term after breaking a no-new-taxes pledge, died on Friday at the age of 94. (confirmed by 3 sources) [2]

“We have achieved a transformation like no one has ever seen before”: Donald Trump More Shorts ‘Enough with the death’: Top UN official calls for unconditional ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war By Nivedita V 11037 Trump calls Supreme Court ruling on re... [3]

Pence, Harris address racism, Supreme Court, COVID-19 in debate In stark contrast to last week’s presidential debate, the VP candidates address a range of issues, and kept dialogue civil. - Pence, Harris met for the [4]

BANGKOK -- "He was a very good friend of China," said Terry Branstad, the U.S. ambassador in Beijing, when news arrived of the death of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush on Friday. MilestoneGeorge H.W. [5]

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK -- U.S. President Joe Biden has taken his first military action by ordering a strike targeting Iran-backed militias in Syria. [6]

A handshake that 50 years after Nixon's trip to China changed the world: U.S. President Nixon shakes hands with Chinese President Mao Zedong (Feb. 21, 1972, AP) Feb. 21 marks the 50th anniversary of U.S. [7]

commentary Commentary Commentary: Remember, Americans like divided government In a mid-term election, the President’s party starts out with a disadvantage, regardless of the economy’s performance, says Steven R Okun. [8]

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[1] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2026-01-24 · 70% match

Why Are Myanmar’s Dictators So Lucky?

The world has seen no shortage of dictators. What differs between them is how they end: some are toppled by their people, some fall as a result of a power rivalry among their inner circle, some die in exile, some end up in prison, a few on the gallow

[2] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-12-01 · 75% match

Former US President George H.W. Bush dead at 94

Former U. President George H.W. Bush, who presided over the end of the Cold War and routed Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi army but lost a chance for a second term after breaking a no-new-taxes pledge, died on Friday at the age of 94.

[3] MM www.thehindu.com · 2026-02-25 · 38% match

“We have achieved a transformation like no one has ever seen before”: Donald Trump

“We have achieved a transformation like no one has ever seen before”: Donald Trump More Shorts ‘Enough with the death’: Top UN official calls for unconditional ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war By Nivedita V 11037 Trump calls Supreme Court ruling on re

[4] MM www.aljazeera.com · 2020-10-08 · 81% match

Pence, Harris address racism, Supreme Court, COVID-19 in debate

Pence, Harris address racism, Supreme Court, COVID-19 in debate In stark contrast to last week’s presidential debate, the VP candidates address a range of issues, and kept dialogue civil. - Pence, Harris met for the

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-12-01 · 75% match

George H.W. Bush's China connection

BANGKOK -- "He was a very good friend of China," said Terry Branstad, the U.S. ambassador in Beijing, when news arrived of the death of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush on Friday. MilestoneGeorge H.W.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-03-27 · 75% match

Biden's first 100 days: January to March, China hand to lead East Asia policy

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK -- U.S. President Joe Biden has taken his first military action by ordering a strike targeting Iran-backed militias in Syria.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-02-21 · 75% match

What was discussed during Nixon's visit to China?

A handshake that 50 years after Nixon's trip to China changed the world: U.S. President Nixon shakes hands with Chinese President Mao Zedong (Feb. 21, 1972, AP) Feb. 21 marks the 50th anniversary of U.S.

[8] MM www.channelnewsasia.com · 2018-10-27 · 75% match

Commentary: Remember, Americans like divided government

commentary Commentary Commentary: Remember, Americans like divided government In a mid-term election, the President’s party starts out with a disadvantage, regardless of the economy’s performance, says Steven R Okun.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-04-14 · 74% match

Did Biden embolden new 'axis of evil' by tipping his hand?

TOKYO -- "The United States of America will not permit the world's most dangerous regimes to threaten us with the world's most destructive weapons," President George W. Bush said in his State of the Union address in January 2002.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-02-27 · 73% match

Devaluation becoming inevitable for falling yuan

TOKYO -- Henry Paulson, U.S. secretary of the treasury under President George W. Bush, frequently mentions Wang Qishan, China's anti-corruption czar and a close aide to President Xi Jinping, in his memoir.

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