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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.

What Was Mullah Mansour Doing in Iran?

Fri, 27/05/2016 - 21:51
In the wake of the Taliban leader’s death, we’re only now coming to understand just how ties between Tehran and the Taliban are evolving.

U.S. Short-Handed on Mosquito Traps as Summer and Mosquitoes Arrive

Fri, 27/05/2016 - 18:47
High demand has the United States short on traps needed to slow Zika's spread.

WHO’s Fairy Dust Financing

Fri, 27/05/2016 - 18:23
The organization responsible for international public health is increasing its budget by millions of dollars — but its plan for coming up with the cash to help battle epidemics like Zika isn’t grounded in reality.

Turkey: U.S. Troops Should Wear ISIS and Boko Haram Flags on Their Uniforms

Fri, 27/05/2016 - 17:56
Turkey's foreign minister slammed American troops' decision to wear YPG insignia, saying they should wear the Islamic State next.

Longform’s Picks of the Week

Fri, 27/05/2016 - 17:13
The best stories from around the world.

Is the existence of a capable infantry a sign of a strong government bureaucracy?

Fri, 27/05/2016 - 16:28
That thought had never occurred to me until I read Andrade’s "Gunpowder Age."

Meet the Taliban’s New Mullah, Same as the Taliban’s Old Mullah

Thu, 26/05/2016 - 01:43
The rise of Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada shows that the Taliban’s old guard is still holding the reins of power -- and deciding the future of the Afghan war.

Fearing Russian Bear, Sweden Inches Toward NATO

Wed, 25/05/2016 - 23:52
The deal, known as a host nation support agreement, will grant NATO more room to operate on Swedish territory for training exercises or in the event of a conflict in the region.

A Deadly Shooting, a General’s Revolt, and the Rise of Israel’s New Right

Wed, 25/05/2016 - 22:06
The appointment of Avigdor Liberman as Israel's new defense minister is jolting the country’s politics and sparking fears of a "shoot first, and ask questions later" military policy.

Switzerland to Muslim Students: Shake Your Teacher’s Hand or Pay $5,000

Wed, 25/05/2016 - 21:31
Two Muslim students who refused to shake their female teacher's hand will be fined $5,000 if they don't do it.

A Cuban Dissident’s Plea: Don’t Abandon Us

Wed, 25/05/2016 - 21:06
"We need your support," Antonio Rodiles says.

Here’s Where Obama Will Live Once He Leaves the Oval Office

Wed, 25/05/2016 - 19:57
President Obama plans to lease a house in DC's posh Kalorama neighborhood.

Hopefully Sweden’s New Deputy Prime Minister Won’t Call 9/11 an ‘Accident’ on Live TV

Wed, 25/05/2016 - 19:47
Sweden's cabinet reshuffle came after a series of incredibly awkward missteps.

The Green Movement and its Inconvenient Truths

Wed, 25/05/2016 - 19:11
2015 Global Thinker Marjan Minnesma and Gasland director Josh Fox debate the best—and perhaps only—way to spurn action on climate change: Terrify people.

Report: ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle Lied About His Medal Count

Wed, 25/05/2016 - 18:49
Lies told by 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle continue to mount.

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