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All the news worth knowing this weekend.

In Mexico, Big Challenges Await the Next President

Voters are frustrated with the lack of progress and are demanding change.

How Much Influence Does Iran Have in Iraq?

A lot, but maybe not as much as was once thought.

Ethiopia’s Role in the South Sudan Peace Deal

The agreement hints at a more assertive role in the region for Ethiopia.

The US Weighs Its Options in the South China Sea

The quiet standoff in the region appears to be entering a new phase.

In Search of a Third German Economic Miracle

The missing piece is where Germany is going to find productivity gains.

China’s Weak Dictator

The need to rein in diplomats speaks volumes about Xi’s power.

EU Discord Roils the Balkans

The bloc pulled the rug out from under the governments in Greece, Macedonia and Albania.

China: When Veterans Protest

Armed police were called in to break up a rally held by disgruntled army vets over the weekend.

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