border

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The plan could result in putting more U.S. troops closer to the Russian border, an outcome likely to antagonize Moscow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Georgia's 14th congressional district encompasses the northwest part of the state, from the northwest Atlanta suburbs all the way up to the Tennessee border.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

At a time when border states are firing at one another, North Korea’s abrupt friendliness—as fleeting as it may be—has lowered the temperature between two countries still technically at war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

In December Royal Hill was bombed by the Thai air force during the brief border war between the two countries – the Thais say Cambodian drones were being launched from the casino.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Days later, German forces crossed the border into Poland.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin