List of Society articles
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Spark That Lit the War on Terror
The ill-fated U.S. intervention in Lebanon’s civil war fueled the rise of Islamist terrorism. And 34 years on, it still provides lessons about America’s failed Middle East policies.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Russia Is In Tailspin Over MH17 Shootdown Report
Moscow’s counterspin hits high gear to discredit a Dutch-led inquiry that strongly indicates Russia played a role in downing of Malaysian Airlines flight over Ukraine.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 A Taiwanese Literary Landmark Comes to China’s Venice
The new bookstore from chain Eslite, known for offering yoga and tea lattes, will inevitably include a side of censorship.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Belgian Minister Defends Zero Tolerance Clip as a Joke
Belgium’s migration minister sparked plenty of outrage when he mistook a parody for a pat on the back.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Coming to America: the Most Beloved Chinese Novel Ever Written
But is it possible to translate 'Dream of the Red Chamber' for U.S. audiences without ruining it?
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 From the Taliban Frying Pan to the Islamic State Fire
In Afghanistan, survivors from Islamic State-controlled regions speak of a cruel new regime that makes the Taliban look permissive by comparison.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 FIFA Dismantled Its Anti-Racism Task Force And Says Its Work Is Done
Despite calls for it to remain intact, FIFA has dismantled its anti-racism task force.
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SOMALIA-UAE-UNREST-AID The U.N. Is Sending Thousands of Refugees Back Into a War Zone
Kenya’s plan to close the world’s largest refugee camp involves illegal forced repatriations of Somalis. Why is the U.N. helping to carry it out?
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 France to U.K.: Brexit Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Help Us Handle the Crisis in Calais
French President François Hollande visited Calais and said the camp will be destroyed by the end of the year, but he needs Britain's help.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 What Tocqueville Would Say About Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Americans don’t just enjoy stories about the rise and fall of celebrities — they need them.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Roma Fleeing the E.U.’s ‘Broken Promises’ Seek Asylum in the U.S.
Roma communities in Central Europe hoped institutions would protect their rights once they joined the European Union. Now they’re disillusioned with Western Europe too.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Hungarian FM: We Want to Process Migrants at Offshore Centers Like Australia Does
In an exclusive interview in New York, Hungary's foreign minister praised Australia's migration system and said Hungary should mimic it.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Ethiopian PM Blames Olympic Protest on U.S.-Based Dissenters
In interviews with FP, top Ethiopian officials said that Feyisa Lilesa should not fear for his safety, but that an independent human rights rapporteur will not be allowed into the country.
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