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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.

Uzbekistan Forced Labor Linked to World Bank Projects, Advocates Say

Tue, 27/06/2017 - 14:30
A new report from Human Rights Watch and Uzbek activists alleges the continued use of forced and child labor in harvesting the Central Asian country’s cotton crop.

SitRep: White House Warns Assad; U.N. Ambo. Adds Russia to List; Mattis Talks Dividing Up Syria

Tue, 27/06/2017 - 14:12
More Missiles; More Problems; Pentagon Threatens Citizenship Program; Lasers!; Senators Block Saudi Arms Sales

Foreign Aid Is About U.S. Interests

Mon, 26/06/2017 - 23:47
The Marshall Plan was always in America's national security interest.

DHS Strips Funding From Group That Counters Neo-Nazi Violence

Mon, 26/06/2017 - 23:01
Trump’s approach to fighting extremism puts law enforcement front and center. Critics say that’s dangerous.

NSA Director Gave Senator Private Tour During Debate Over Foreign intelligence Collection

Mon, 26/06/2017 - 22:46
Admiral Michael Rogers appears to be stepping up his efforts to preserve the intelligence community’s “crown jewels.”

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