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Five Soldiers Dead, Four Missing in Latest Military Training Accident

Fri, 03/06/2016 - 20:58
More and more troops are dying during training, and a Congressman wants to know why

There Is an International Disease Which Is Hillary Clinton

Fri, 03/06/2016 - 19:56
Now it’s the democratic front-runner’s turn to face the wrath — and drink in the wisdom — of America’s 37th president.

China, Explained

Fri, 03/06/2016 - 19:50
A new Chinese media start-up hopes to appeal to U.S. readers. But Beijing's censorship may get in its way.

FIFA: Blatter and Other Top Officials ‘Awarded’ Themselves $80 Million

Fri, 03/06/2016 - 19:42
FIFA officials awarded themselves tens of millions of dollars after U.S. indictments last May.

Longform’s Picks of the Week

Fri, 03/06/2016 - 19:40
The best stories from around the world.

Libya Isn’t Hillary’s Fault, Says Libyan

Thu, 02/06/2016 - 01:06
Republicans say Hillary Clinton botched the Libyan intervention, but Libya's ambassador says his country only has its own incompetent governments to blame.

Ballots and Bullets in the Heat of Mexico’s Drug War

Wed, 01/06/2016 - 23:27
In the northeastern state of Tamaulipas, a culture of crime, cartels, and corruption is turning an upcoming vote into chaos.

U.S., Russia Slammed For Not Dropping Relief Aid in Syria

Wed, 01/06/2016 - 23:24
A promise to deliver food from the sky runs into logistical and political snags.

Pakistan’s Quiet Revolution Against Polio

Wed, 01/06/2016 - 23:08
While the country's path to eradication hasn’t been easy, there is now reason for optimism.

Trump, Who Promises To Win At Everything, Just Lost a Golf Tournament to Mexico

Wed, 01/06/2016 - 22:27
The PGA is moving a marquee event from a Trump course in Florida to Mexico.

Students Who Cheat on Indian State Exams Should Not Agree to Be Quizzed on TV

Wed, 01/06/2016 - 22:27
Two students who scored at the top of their class were unable to answer basic questions about the material in a TV interview.

China’s New Silk Road Into Europe Is About More Than Money

Wed, 01/06/2016 - 22:18
Beijing is spending billions on new ports and rail lines, but its ambitions for Europe are as much about geopolitics as commerce.

Australian Lawmaker: I Shot and Ate an Elephant — and I Liked It

Wed, 01/06/2016 - 21:26
Australian lawmakers sparred over elephant meat, and one of them said he liked eating it.

Guess Who Fortune 500 CEOs Want As the Next President? Hint: It’s Not Trump.

Wed, 01/06/2016 - 21:06
There's broad support for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump among the leaders of the world's largest firms.

Coffee Is for Closers In Trump University Sales Playbook

Wed, 01/06/2016 - 18:57
The Republican front-runner encouraged salespeople to use aggressive and underhanded tactics to sell Trump U.

Life After the Mud

Sun, 29/05/2016 - 16:46
In Indonesia, the world’s largest mud volcano has been erupting continuously for 10 years. A wealthy family's gas company may be to blame. But it’s the poor who’ve paid the price.

Exclusive: White House Blocks Transfer of Cluster Bombs to Saudi Arabia

Fri, 27/05/2016 - 23:43
Riyadh’s air war in Yemen has killed and injured hundreds of civilians. Washington is finally trying to stem the carnage.

Bank Thefts Show North Korea’s Hacking Prowess

Fri, 27/05/2016 - 23:14
Pyongyang’s hackers may have tried to steal $1 billion from a Bangladeshi bank.

The Silencing of Japan’s Free Press

Fri, 27/05/2016 - 22:58
Under the heavy hand of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan’s media is being forced to toe the government line. Or else.

After Making a Racist Commercial, Chinese Company Wonders Why Viewers Think It’s Racist

Fri, 27/05/2016 - 22:35
A Chinese laundry detergent ad went viral. The company that made the ad is confused about why.

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