Task for Venezuela’s new ‘president’: make it more than a title
Juan Guaidó, leader of Venezuela’s National Assembly and until last week a relative unknown, stood in front of hundreds of thousands of opposition protesters Wednesday to swear in Venezuela’s new president: himself. Mr. Guaidó argues that Venezuela’s …
Round 2 with North Korea: What can Trump deliver this time?
“Trump, an avid golfer, might claim that first summit as his mulligan,” says Bruce Klingner, a longtime CIA Korea analyst who is now a Korea and Japan specialist at the conservative Heritage Foundation in Washington. Recommended: The Trump effect at …
In Nicaragua, 2 Prominent Journalists Face Charges Of Terrorism In Attack On Press
Two journalists imprisoned in Nicaragua will hear the evidence against them in court Friday. The government says they fomented hate while reporting on President Daniel Ortega’s crackdown on freedoms.
In Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro Remains In Power, Supported By Military
A day after opposition leader Juan Guaidó declared himself Venezuela’s leader, President Nicolás Maduro remains in power with the full support of the military.
A plug for the purpose-driven worker
On Feb. 3, Americans will join in one of their favorite national pastimes – judging TV commercials during the Super Bowl. This year, if one ad released early by Gillette is any indicator, the commercials may be more than simply funny. It has stirred …
Covington clash: Everyone’s got an opinion. Maybe that’s the problem
Over the weekend, critics rushed to condemn Mr. Sandmann’s “smirk” and other actions by his teenage classmates, who had traveled from Kentucky to Washington for an anti-abortion march. President Trump called the Covington students “symbols of Fake New…
Welcome to Oodi: Helsinki’s new ‘living room’
With the opening last month of Oodi, the barrier-breaking Helsinki Central Library, one of Europe’s most design-conscious countries has a library that matches that motto, as well as one which reflects its democratic ambitions. Oodi – which means “ode”…
Felix Tshisekedi Is Sworn In As Congo’s President
Tshisekedi was declared the winner of last month’s disputed election. Some groups allege that the opposition leader struck a deal with Congo’s outgoing president.
A Little Optimism, A Lot Of Pessimism: The 2019 Outlook For Humanitarian Crises
An annual report from the U.N. humanitarian agency looks at the challenges ahead.
Denmark Has An Issue With Its Southern Border — Wild Boars
The U.S. isn’t the only country worried about the security of its southern border. Denmark is building a barrier along its frontier with Germany to keep out wild boar.
North Korea Prepares For Second Nuclear Summit With U.S.
Kim Jong Un praised Trump’s “unusual determination” to come to an agreement. A second summit, expected around late February, could be a chance for the two countries to work out crucial details.
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