Sudan’s great strength after a massacre
Much of the world has condemned Monday’s massacre in Sudan of more than 100 pro-democracy protesters. The harsh attack on peaceful civilians by the military rulers even brought a rebuke from the African Union, a 55-nation bloc which itself includes ru…
On D-Day, one Native American is left standing for the hundreds who fought
This monument is the focus of a tribute to the 175 Native American soldiers who struggled up this shore on D-Day 75 years ago. On Wednesday, a delegation representing numerous tribal nations gathered here for a commemorative ceremony led by Charles No…
From the archives: D-Day according to my French Resistance family
Now 35 years later and on this 75th anniversary of one of history’s greatest military campaigns in the name of freedom, what still astounds me about that day is the resolve of allies – from the generals to, as President Ronald Reagan called them, the “…
UAE’s Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed’s Growing Influence On The U.S.
New York Times correspondent David Kirkpatrick says the UAE ruler has convinced President Trump to take an aggressive position against his enemies, including Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood.
At stake in Huawei’s German bid, economic gain vs. national security
When the White House announced May 15 that it was effectively barring Chinese telecom giant Huawei from selling its products in the United States, it was perhaps the most extreme position taken by a nation against the colossal communications firm. In …
In Syria, An Orphanage Cares For Children Born To Yazidi Mothers Enslaved By ISIS
Because their fathers were ISIS fighters, the Yazidi community rejects the children and forces their mothers to give them up. Some willingly do so, but others are desperate for news of their children.
‘Life With Picasso’ Stands As An Invaluable Work Of Art History
Newly reissued, the intellectual heft of Françoise Gilot’s now classic memoir is in its art criticism, even as its emotional arc lies in Picasso and Gilot’s unequal romance.
Negotiations To Avert Mexico Tarrifs Continue In Washington
Meetings between the White House and Mexican officials did not resolve the conflict over the border, and President Trump repeated his threat to impose tariffs on Mexico Wednesday night.
News Brief: Tariffs, D-Day Anniversary, Syria To Repatriate Americans
Negotiations to head off tariffs on Mexico continue. President Trump is in Normandy to commemorate D-Day’s 75th anniversary. And, 8 Americans are being repatriated to the U.S. from northern Syria.
8 U.S. Citizens To Be Sent Home From Northern Syria
Two women and six children are being repatriated to the U.S. from northern Syria — at the request of the American government. It’s likely they are family members of ISIS fighters.
World Leaders, Including Trump, Mark D-Day Anniversary In Normandy
President Trump joins other world leaders in France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy. He then heads into a bilateral meeting with French President Macron.
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