A move to join Saudi Arabia’s agreement with Turkey and Pakistan could entangle more countries in the kingdom’s escalating conflict between the Iran-backed Houthis.A move to join Saudi Arabia’s agreement with Turkey and Pakistan could entangle more countries in the kingdom’s escalating conflict between the Iran-backed Houthis. Read More
Syria Weighs Joining Saudi Mutual Defense Pact as Yemen War Rages Read More »
After years of legal wrangling, judges backed by the current government suspended the chief justice, as a feud escalated with the right-wing party that last held power.After years of legal wrangling, judges backed by the current government suspended the chief justice, as a feud escalated with the right-wing party that last held power. Read More
Poland Deploys Riot Police in Standoff Over Country’s Top Court Read More »
Thousands, potentially in masks and costumes, are expected on the streets on Saturday, prompting the authorities to prepare another vast security response.Thousands, potentially in masks and costumes, are expected on the streets on Saturday, prompting the authorities to prepare another vast security response. Read More
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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wanted to campaign on inequality and housing, but the second major rail accident this year has put his government’s competence on trial.Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wanted to campaign on inequality and housing, but the second major rail accident this year has put his government’s competence on trial. Read More
Train Disaster Is a Blow to Spain’s Leader, Already an Election Underdog Read More »
Thousands, potentially in masks and costumes, are expected on the streets on Saturday, prompting the authorities to prepare another vast security response.Thousands, potentially in masks and costumes, are expected on the streets on Saturday, prompting the authorities to prepare another vast security response. Read More
Plan for More Protests, This Time on Halloween, Causes Jitters in France Read More »
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is jockeying to stay in power, and President Trump is in a tough midterm fight, yet Iran’s leaders do not expect a major shift in Israeli or U.S. policy.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is jockeying to stay in power, and President Trump is in a tough midterm fight, yet Iran’s leaders do
Iran Braces for More War, No Matter the Outcome of the U.S. and Israeli Elections Read More »
As arson, looting and destruction overwhelmed Rue Beaurepaire, some residents pleaded with rioters to stop. Others hid out of fear. Many dread a repeat.As arson, looting and destruction overwhelmed Rue Beaurepaire, some residents pleaded with rioters to stop. Others hid out of fear. Many dread a repeat. Read More
How Locals and Shopkeepers Tried to Save One Paris Street From Rioters Read More »
The former vice premier was one of just six women to have served on the Chinese Communist Party’s elite Politburo, though she was excluded from the top ranks of power.The former vice premier was one of just six women to have served on the Chinese Communist Party’s elite Politburo, though she was excluded from the
Liu Yandong, Rare Woman Among China’s Political Elite, Dies at 80 Read More »
A 500-day campaign to find and identify fallen soldiers has unearthed hundreds of bodies, but not everyone gets a chance at closure.A 500-day campaign to find and identify fallen soldiers has unearthed hundreds of bodies, but not everyone gets a chance at closure. Read More
Will Digging Up Vietnam’s War Dead Heal Old Wounds or Reopen Them? Read More »
The premier’s comments represent a major change in British policy, but they are unlikely to satisfy those who hoped that reparations would follow.The premier’s comments represent a major change in British policy, but they are unlikely to satisfy those who hoped that reparations would follow. Read More
Britain’s Prime Minister Says He’s Open to a Formal Apology for Slavery Read More »