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Iran’s new president Rouhani takes oath of office

Hasan Rouhani called for a dialogue with the West and for a lessening of sanctions that are taking an increasing toll on his country.

Pier 4 developers have proposed using special flood barriers to protect new buildings.

Rising water levels threaten Boston’s waterfront

From downtown to East Boston to Dorchester, rising sea levels are posing an increasingly urgent threat to developers’ plans.

John Henry and his partners spent huge sums to help the Red Sox win.

John Henry adding Globe to his Boston constellation

The Red Sox owner had two advantages in his bid for The Boston Globe: a local profile and a cash offer.

 Geralda Figueroa, a Boston health inspector, told Kim Crocker and Robert MacClean how to avoid violations.

Food truck popularity outrunning hygiene

Forty-one percent of trucks in Boston have been cited for food safety violations that put their customers at risk of food poisoning, according to a review.

General Joseph F. Dunford spoke to a group of Romanian soldiers in Kabul as they prepared to return home.

Colm O’Molloy for The Boston Globe.

Mass. native guides war in Afghanistan to a close

General Joseph F. Dunford Jr., a son of a retired Boston police officer, is leading the wind down of our mission.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman got some offense when he acquired Alfonso Soriano from the Cubs.

Sunday Baseball Notes

Yankees still alive for playoffs

The Yankees headed into the weekend only 3½ games back in the wild-card race, even with the chaos surrounding them.

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Boston Ballet Company and the school are partners in a novel initiative that allows dancers to earn a college degree while they dance.

Sukuma dance figures (52, 60, and 56 inches tall) made of wood, metal, and pigments.

Art Review

An amazing world of art from Tanzania

“Shangaa: Art of Tanzania” at the Portland Museum of Art is a thought-provoking show made up of sculptural objects.

Opinion

opinion | Jon Garelick

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The Os Gemeos mural deserves to become a permanent public installation as it shows Boston’s inclusiveness and capacity for joy.

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How to keep your smartphone safe

Most smartphone users haven’t suffered serious losses because of their phone, but there are threats that merit concern.

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Pierre-Laurent Aimard.

In a time of Babel, the pianist as polyglot

The French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard will direct this year’s edition of the Tanglewood Music Center’s annual Festival of Contemporary Music.