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John Kerry Consults with Russians on Syria Less Than 48 Hours After Suspending Ties

Wed, 05/10/2016 - 22:10
Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the situation in Syria with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday, less than 48 hours after the State Department announced a suspension in “bilateral channels with Russia” related to reducing the violence in Syria.

After Mass Street Protests, Poland Backs Off of Proposal to Blanket Ban Abortion

Wed, 05/10/2016 - 21:25
A Polish official mocked women's plans to march, but 30,000 of them showed up anyway.

Half of Chinese Favor The U.S. Despite Growing Tensions

Wed, 05/10/2016 - 19:58
The poll also showed that Chinese citizens prefer Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump.

Did the FBI Just Arrest the Next Snowden?

Wed, 05/10/2016 - 19:57
Harold T. Martin, III allegedly removed classified information and stored it at his Maryland home.

U.N. Security Council Set to Crown António Guterres Next U.N. Secretary General

Wed, 05/10/2016 - 19:20
The world's big powers are rallying behind the former Portuguese prime minister and U.N. refugee chief to lead the United Nations.

Hungary Is Too Small for Viktor Orban

Sat, 01/10/2016 - 15:43
He’s outmaneuvered all of his political rivals at home. Now the populist prime minister is setting out to put his stamp on the EU.

Another Country Gets Tired of Hope and Change

Sat, 01/10/2016 - 15:15
Voters in Georgia have had enough of turbulent politics. Their upcoming election is marked by apathy — and maybe that’s OK?

Hacked Audio of Clinton Fundraiser Raises More Suspicions of Russian Meddling

Fri, 30/09/2016 - 23:36
The latest hack of the Democratic nominee’s campaign reveals Clinton has some misgivings about Obama’s push to modernize the nuclear arsenal.

The Atlantic Council Did Not Give a Global Citizen Award to Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba

Fri, 30/09/2016 - 22:01
And the allegation that we received funding to nominate him for the award is preposterous.

Watch This Strange Video of a U.N. Official Silently Holding a Blue Helmet

Fri, 30/09/2016 - 21:50
Watch this video of a top U.N. official stroking a blue helmet without saying a word.

Top Congolese Official Blasts Washington for Pulling Embassy Staff’s Family Members

Fri, 30/09/2016 - 21:44
A top aide to President Joseph Kabila told FP there is no tension in Congo and that Americans should feel safe there.

‘SNL’ Debuts New Season Skewering 2016

Fri, 30/09/2016 - 20:22
The legendary comedy program prepares to take on an election some are already calling farcical.

Why the India-Pakistan War Over Water Is So Dangerous

Fri, 30/09/2016 - 20:13
As New Delhi and Islamabad trade nuclear threats and deadly attacks, a brewing war over shared water resources threatens to turn up the violence.

Why Colombia’s Government Compromised for Peace

Fri, 30/09/2016 - 18:51
The government in Bogotá was winning the war. So why did it decide to give concessions to the rebels anyway?

Inside FARC’s Postwar Jungle Camp Finishing School

Fri, 30/09/2016 - 18:24
Leftist guerillas have been trekking across Colombia for classes on Marxist economics, cultural history, and how to run for office.

Clinton’s Debate Take on Trump: ‘Only Secret Is He Doesn’t Have a Plan’

Tue, 27/09/2016 - 05:56
Short on details but long on criticism, Trump is put on the defensive in a test of his preparedness to be commander in chief.

Obama, Syria, and the Missed Opportunities of UNGA 2016

Tue, 27/09/2016 - 03:00
World leaders gathered in New York City to give speeches and discuss the world’s most pressing foreign-policy issues, but they neglected two of its biggest problems.

We’ve Got to Face It: Trump Is Riding a Global Trend

Mon, 26/09/2016 - 22:40
If Hillary Clinton wants to win, she needs to confront the rise of fear-driven politics.

Global Stocks Take a Dive As Trump Surges Ahead of Debate

Mon, 26/09/2016 - 21:54
Investors around the world are nervous about the possibility of a Trump victory Monday night.

Here’s the Bomb Russia Is Using to Flatten Aleppo

Mon, 26/09/2016 - 21:51
As Moscow’s massive “bunker buster” falls on civilians, Russia sends a new strike plane to back up the Syrian army

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