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Rethinking Shakespeare in Shanghai

Rethinking Shakespeare in Shanghai A recent production of “Othello” proves that small creative flowers can grow between the dreary slabs of cultural concrete laid by the Communist Party. A recent production of “Othello” proves that small creative flowers can grow between the dreary slabs of cultural concrete laid by the Communist Party. A recent production of “Othello” proves that small creative flowers can grow between the dreary slabs of cultural concrete laid by the Communist Party.

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February 5, 2026

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A recent production of “Othello” proves that small creative flowers can grow between the dreary slabs of cultural concrete laid by the Communist Party. A recent production of “Othello” proves that small creative flowers can grow between the dreary slabs of cultural concrete laid by the Communist Party.

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Israel Says Iran Cease-Fire Does Not Extend to Lebanon

Israel Says Iran Cease-Fire Does Not Extend to Lebanon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu contradicted an earlier statement from Pakistan that said the deal included Lebanon, where Israel is at war with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu contradicted an earlier statement from Pakistan that said the deal included Lebanon, where Israel is at war with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu contradicted an earlier statement from Pakistan that said the deal included Lebanon, where Israel is at war with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

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April 8, 2026

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Israel Says Iran Cease-Fire Does Not Extend to Lebanon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu contradicted an earlier statement from Pakistan that said the deal included Lebanon, where Israel is at war with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu contradicted an earlier statement from Pakistan that said the deal included Lebanon, where Israel is at war with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

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Even as They Praise Iran Cease-Fire, World Leaders Are Whipsawed by Trump

Even as They Praise Iran Cease-Fire, World Leaders Are Whipsawed by Trump Across Europe and the globe, the war has damaged economies, roiled politics and underscored a lack of options in dealing with the president’s whims. Across Europe and the globe, the war has damaged economies, roiled politics and underscored a lack of options in dealing with the president’s whims. Across Europe and the globe, the war has damaged economies, roiled politics and underscored a lack of options in dealing with the president’s whims.

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April 8, 2026

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Even as They Praise Iran Cease-Fire, World Leaders Are Whipsawed by Trump

Across Europe and the globe, the war has damaged economies, roiled politics and underscored a lack of options in dealing with the president’s whims. Across Europe and the globe, the war has damaged economies, roiled politics and underscored a lack of options in dealing with the president’s whims.

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This Audacious Film Festival Should Be Better Known

This Audacious Film Festival Should Be Better Known Year in and year out, New Directors/New Films showcases inspired work worth your attention. The latest edition is especially impressive. Year in and year out, New Directors/New Films showcases inspired work worth your attention. The latest edition is especially impressive. Year in and year out, New Directors/New Films showcases inspired work worth your attention. The latest edition is especially impressive.

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April 8, 2026

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Year in and year out, New Directors/New Films showcases inspired work worth your attention. The latest edition is especially impressive. Year in and year out, New Directors/New Films showcases inspired work worth your attention. The latest edition is especially impressive.

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