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Trump Stumbles Into Europe’s Pipeline Politics

Thu, 06/07/2017 - 22:13
By lending support to the Three Seas Initiative, Trump wades into a complicated European fight over energy, access, and who calls the shots.

Mapped: Countries Where Same-Sex Marriage Is Legal

Thu, 06/07/2017 - 22:11
The legalization of same-sex marriage is quickly spreading throughout the globe.

How (Not) to Kill Kim Jong Un

Thu, 06/07/2017 - 21:45
The history of failed attempts on the lives of Pyongyang’s leaders shows if you come for the Kims, you better not miss.

Japanese Retail Giant to Stop Selling Ivory

Thu, 06/07/2017 - 20:03
But without a significant turnaround, elephants could be on their way to extinction.

Trump’s Budget Would Leave U.S. Ports Open to Nuclear Threat

Thu, 06/07/2017 - 19:40
The administration is putting money toward a border wall, but giving short shrift to America’s other borders.

U.N. Chief Makes Secret Bid to Win Release of American Detainee in Iran

Wed, 28/06/2017 - 00:51
Can António Guterres succeed where the Obama and Trump administrations have failed?

Can Trump End the Never-Ending War?

Wed, 28/06/2017 - 00:50
Sixteen years into the war in Afghanistan, the Trump administration is preparing to finally win or go home trying.

With Human Trafficking Report, Tillerson Rebukes China on Human Rights

Tue, 27/06/2017 - 21:44
The first daughter joined the secretary of state for the report's launch as the Trump administration tries to find its footing on human rights.

Saudis Shrug Off Arms Sale Freeze, Convinced Qatar Will Bend

Tue, 27/06/2017 - 21:37
As the diplomatic rift drags on, neither side shows much willingness to budge.

Intel Reports Prompt U.S. Warning to Assad Over Chemical Weapons

Tue, 27/06/2017 - 20:01
The warning comes after weeks of military clashes between U.S. forces and Iranian-backed fighters and Syrian troops.

Inside Israel’s Secret Program to Get Rid of African Refugees

Tue, 27/06/2017 - 18:53
They were promised asylum somewhere closer to home. Then they were discarded — often in a war zone.

Vladimir Putin Is Trying to Get Down With the Cool Kids

Tue, 27/06/2017 - 18:17
After years of wooing the middle-aged and elderly, the Kremlin is attempting to court young voters. And it's extremely awkward.

Google Hit With EU Record $2.7 Billion Fine

Tue, 27/06/2017 - 18:14
The company says European regulators underestimate the benefits Google brings small merchants.

It’s Time for the Trump Administration to Step Up in the Qatar Crisis

Tue, 27/06/2017 - 17:17
There’s leverage to be had and U.S. national security interests at stake. But if the United States doesn’t act now, things could get a whole lot worse.

Give Trump a Chance in the Middle East

Tue, 27/06/2017 - 17:07
Bush and Obama already helped destroy the region and damage U.S. interests there. How much worse could it get?

Ukraine Hit by Massive Cyberattack

Tue, 27/06/2017 - 16:55
It’s unclear who or what is behind it.

Basically Everyone but Russia Now Looks on the U.S. Less Favorably

Tue, 27/06/2017 - 16:46
The U.S. is less popular under Trump.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Paves a Path Toward Gay Marriage

Tue, 27/06/2017 - 16:40
Merkel and her conservative allies have long resisted legalizing the practice.

You want military innovation? OK, let’s start by cutting the defense budget

Tue, 27/06/2017 - 16:35
“Limited resources tend to drive innovative,” argues retired Air Force Lt. Col. Dan Ward, an expert in defense acquisition.

‘Wonder Woman’: Wonderful war movie

Tue, 27/06/2017 - 16:34
The strength of the film is really in the ideas.

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