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Wed, 07/09/2016 - 23:44
After attacks on Americans, the State Department envoy to South Sudan faced a tough crowd on Capitol Hill.
Wed, 07/09/2016 - 23:15
The United States, Germany, and other economic powerhouses haven't learned the dire lessons of Japan's lost decades.
Wed, 07/09/2016 - 22:54
A bipartisan push against a $1.15 billion arms deal to Saudi Arabia is gaining steam in protest of Riyadh’s bombing campaign in Yemen — but remains split on whether to oppose the sale or block it outright.
Wed, 07/09/2016 - 22:18
Buyers in Hong Kong and Beijing are paying top dollar for wild American ginseng, fueling a digging frenzy that could decimate the revered root for good.
Wed, 07/09/2016 - 21:59
As Gabon erupts in violence, the dark, twisted legacy tying this former colony to Paris is bubbling up to the surface.
Wed, 07/09/2016 - 20:31
Beijing wants pro-democracy activists to go away. Instead, they're getting elected.
Wed, 07/09/2016 - 19:53
A new report says that the Office of Personnel Management was shockingly negligent in responding to multiple cyberattacks. But when Ben Cotton discovered fake anti-virus files, the agency jumped into action — and then refused to pay his company.
Wed, 07/09/2016 - 19:23
While the Hungarian camerawoman caught on film tripping and kicking refugees may get a slap on the wrist, Hungary’s anti-immigrant stance isn’t softening one bit.
Wed, 07/09/2016 - 19:07
Mexico's finance minister reportedly pushed for Trump's visit.
Wed, 07/09/2016 - 18:57
How the Lone Star State explains Assad’s war strategy — and why it's going to be so hard to defeat the regime in San Antonio. Er, Damascus.
Sat, 03/09/2016 - 17:00
The strange nature of living in a tax haven, where 26 percent GDP growth is accompanied by austerity and a homelessness crisis.
Sat, 03/09/2016 - 16:00
The president's Asia legacy is not worst in recent history. But it's not the best either.
Sat, 03/09/2016 - 15:14
This week's large and peaceful protest in Venezuela shows that the momentum is finally behind the chavista government's opponents.
Sat, 03/09/2016 - 01:46
The Obama administration wanted a big show in New York to ink Colombia's peace deal. But the Justice Department balked at letting terrorists and drug dealers into the country.
Sat, 03/09/2016 - 01:30
Uzbekistan’s dictator is dead, but his brutal efforts to crush Islamist extremism leave a long and ugly legacy. And Washington will be left cleaning up the mess.
Sat, 03/09/2016 - 00:28
An unidentified hacker compromised the email of a Bill Clinton staffer.
Fri, 02/09/2016 - 23:08
The best stories from around the world.
Fri, 02/09/2016 - 21:45
Conciliation, contradiction, reality checks, and why they matter — or don’t — for 2016.
Fri, 02/09/2016 - 20:16
Whether it’s an Arab Spring-style uprising that gets him or simply old age — Zimbabwe’s firebrand autocrat is on his way out.
Fri, 02/09/2016 - 20:02
Hopes for a brighter future will be more realistic if the captain can run an effective ship of state.
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