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How Zimbabwe Made Zimbabwe’s Flag Illegal

Fri, 14/10/2016 - 19:02
The country's own flag has become an anti-government symbol of protest.

Americans Can Now Bring Cuban Booze and Cigars Back to the States

Fri, 14/10/2016 - 18:50
But the U.S. embargo on Cuba still remains in place.

After Nigerian First Lady Criticizes Her Husband, He Says She Belongs to His Kitchen

Fri, 14/10/2016 - 18:26
President Buhari's wife took to the media to express her disappointment in her husband.

U.S. Pushing for International Action to Destroy Syria’s Chlorine Stocks, Barrel Bombs

Fri, 14/10/2016 - 17:06
The Obama administration wants to censure Syria with international support it is rallying through the global watchdog on chemical weapons.

The dichotomy: Female sexual pleasure vs. the respect of American bro culture

Fri, 14/10/2016 - 16:59
I’m a West Point graduate and Iraq war veteran who has been surrounded by men who act and speak a lot like Donald Trump.

How Much Did the Second Debate Change the Race for the Oval Office?

Tue, 11/10/2016 - 04:56
The hot mic tape, dissention in the G.O.P, and another defense of an aggressive Russia has put Donald Trump on the ropes. But whether Hillary Clinton landed her political punches, remains to be seen.

Donald Trump Isn’t Campaigning to Run a Democracy

Mon, 10/10/2016 - 23:52
The Republican nominee’s rhetoric at the debate was more dictator than leader of the free world.

Lawmakers Demand U.S. Do More Than Just Criticize Saudi Bombing Campaign

Mon, 10/10/2016 - 22:45
Congressional critics of the Saudi-led military campaign against Yemeni rebels are demanding the White House pull its support for Riyadh following an alleged weekend airstrike that killed at least 140 funeral mourners in Sanaa.

Democracy Lab Weekly Brief, October 3, 2016

Mon, 10/10/2016 - 21:46
To keep up with Democracy Lab in real time, follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Anna Nemtsova reports from Georgia, where a car bomb raised tensions before this weekend’s election. Zia Weise has an update on the strange disappearance of a Kurdish politician in Turkey: Somehow, he’s just turned up in Iraq. Brian Klaas argues ...

Elon Musk Isn’t Religious Enough to Colonize Mars

Mon, 10/10/2016 - 21:25
Silicon Valley wants to explore space as tech entrepreneurs. We should be traveling as pilgrims.

South Sudan’s Attacks on U.N. Could Imperil Future Peacekeeping

Mon, 10/10/2016 - 21:12
Since violence flared this summer, South Sudanese government forces have mounted increasingly brutal attacks against U.N. workers.

Why Has the President of Malawi Still Not Gone Home from the U.N. General Assembly?

Mon, 10/10/2016 - 19:42
The Malawian government is now threatening to arrest anyone who spreads rumors that President Peter Mutharika is gravely ill.

Paul Ryan Says He Will No Longer Defend Donald Trump

Mon, 10/10/2016 - 19:08
Ryan's move allows other Republicans wary of Trump to follow suit.

Battleground ’16: Desperate Trump Takes Drastic Debate Measures

Mon, 10/10/2016 - 18:57
Trump's debate performance won't be enough to stem the GOP bloodletting, or lock up the vote.

Nigel Farage Praises Trump for Acting Like a ‘Big Silverback Gorilla’ During Debate

Mon, 10/10/2016 - 18:11
The U.K.’s poster boy for Brexit praised Trump for "dominating" last night’s town hall debate.

Does Winning a Nobel Peace Prize Make a Difference?

Thu, 06/10/2016 - 02:47
Nadia Murad's work on behalf of Yazidi women who’ve suffered at the hands of the Islamic State has earned her a Nobel nomination. But even if she receives the prestigious prize, it may do little to help her cause.

U.N.’s ‘Steel Ceiling’ Blocks First Woman Secretary-General

Thu, 06/10/2016 - 00:52
Former refugees High Commissioner António Guterres is a bittersweet pick for the United Nations’ next chief.

This Is How America Will Accidentally Join the Syrian War

Wed, 05/10/2016 - 23:26
Neither of the presidential campaigns knows what their Syria policies actually mean.

The Developing World Thinks Hitler Is Underrated

Wed, 05/10/2016 - 22:35
In the West, the Nazi Führer is thought of as a genocidal maniac — everywhere else, he’s considered a political inspiration.

The Unthinkable Olive Branch

Wed, 05/10/2016 - 22:30
Sometimes the only way to end a conflict is to forgive those who were behind it.

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