By John Ruwitch Mao Zedong built China’s Communist revolution on the back of the country’s impoverished peasants, and now Chinese leader Xi Jinping wants a new economic revolution to take root in the countryside. Source: A visit to Xi Jinping’s model village in rural China
By Jason DeRose Israeli leaders are beginning to talk about the possibility of opening a new front in the north in Lebanon — while the Israeli offensive in Gaza sees a rising death toll. Source: Israeli leaders warn that there could be a war to its north in Lebanon
By The Associated Press Both sides in the talks face pressure to reach an agreement after past steps like limiting direct travel into Mexico or deporting some migrants failed to stop the influx. (Image credit: Christian Chavez/AP) Source: In talks with the U.S., Mexico’s priority appears to be opening border crossings