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How Hong Kong's Leader Made the Biggest Political Retreat by China Under Xi

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Top News News Analysis In Face-Off With Iran, Escalation May Depend on Who Prevails Inside Washington and Tehran By DAVID E. SANGER and DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK The attacks in the Gulf of Oman emboldens the hard-liners in Iran and the U.S., each able to argue their longtime adversary is itching for war. News Analysis How Hong Kong's Leader Made the Biggest Political Retreat by China Under Xi By KEITH BRADSHER Limited consultation within the Hong Kong government, and none with the public, led to an unexpected setback for local authorities and China's government. As Passions Flare in Abortion Debate, Many Americans Say 'It's Complicated' By JEREMY W. PETERS Abortion is anything but a simple issue. But the nuance in how most Americans think about it has all but disappeared from the political conversation, some voters say. For more top news, go to NYTimes.com »

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