Spain’s Far-Right Party Prompts A Wave Of Spanish Nationalism
Spain used to be one of the few European countries that didn’t have a far-right party, but Vox is gaining support. Polls say it could win more than 6 percent of the vote in next month’s election.
Humanitarian Crisis At The Southern Border Builds, Border Patrol Says
Agents apprehended some 60,000 people last month — about 12,000 more immigrants than they picked up in January. The majority arrested are families, and children traveling alone or without a parent.
Supporters Greet Opposition Leader As He Returns To Venezuela
David Greene talks to Scott Smith of The Associated Press about Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who returned to Caracas Monday, risking arrest to challenge President Nicolás Maduro.
Russia Wants Access To Ex-Spy In U.K.
Former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia survived an assassination attempt last year, which U.K. authorities blamed on Russia. Russian officials want to know where the two are now.
Second Member Quits Justin Trudeau’s Cabinet Over Allegations Against Canadian PM
He is accused of secretly trying to direct the attorney general’s handling of a criminal prosecution of a large Canadian company.
Palestinian Leaders Angered As U.S. Moves Main Diplomatic Mission
In another blow to the Palestinians, the U.S. has folded the diplomatic mission to them into the U.S. embassy to Israel — which is run by a strongly pro-Israel ambassador.
In Russia, getting arrested isn’t personal. It’s just business.
Late last month, Russia’s largest private equity firm took the extremely unusual step of publishing an open letter to President Vladimir Putin. The case has triggered international shock waves, with many suspecting Mr. Calvey’s arrest and ongoing dete…
In Venezuela, Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó Returns Despite Risk Of Arrest
Protesters took to the streets in Venezuela in support of opposition leader Juan Guaidó, after he risked arrest in returning to Venezuela having traveled outside the country despite a court-ordered ban.
Why The Second U.S.-North Korea Summit Dealt A Setback To South Korea’s Plans
Last week’s summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended without a deal. This was a big setback to South Korean leader Moon Jae-in.
To help the homeless, there’s an app for that
Shining her flashlight from the sidewalk below, Ms. Just, a retired state worker, offered a cautious “Hello?” A few moments later, two men emerged from the tent, and she conducted short interviews with each of them, recording their answers using anothe…
Opinion: Haiti’s Troubles Must Not Be Forgotten
Haitians are angry about rising costs, austerity measures and corruption. Haiti’s democracy needs improvement, argue researchers Athena Kolbe and Robert Muggah.
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