As Pakistan votes, military tightens its leash on the media
Journalist Gul Bukhari was on her way to a television talk show one night in early June when the channel’s van was suddenly stopped in a military zone in Lahore. News of Ms. Bukhari’s abduction first emerged on social media, drawing widespread outrage…
U.S. Refugee Program ‘In Danger’ Amid Steep Drop In Refugee Arrivals, Advocates Warn
Just 49 Syrian refugees have been admitted in fiscal year 2018, compared with more than 12,000 in 2016. “The refugee program is in danger,” says the head of a resettlement organization in Connecticut.
Prepping US workers for new skills
Amid the controversies swirling around the White House, you might have missed President Trump’s launch of an initiative on workforce development. The United States and most other countries are poorly prepared to handle the waves of new technology, wh…
Turkey’s state of emergency is lifted, but its state of mind endures
Also within days, Mr. Erdoğan and his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) implemented a draconian state of emergency that critics say has been instrumental in turning the Turkish political model into a textbook case of authoritarian rule. The s…
‘A Terrible Day’: Greek Wildfires Kill 74 And Devastate Resort Village
The death toll from surprisingly fast-moving fires near Athens has tripled from Monday. Officials in Greece said they found 26 bodies in one spot.
Steve Bannon Sets Sights On Europe With Planned New Political Project
Bannon wants to establish a strong populist presence in European elections with the help of a new foundation, ‘The Movement.’
Seeking asylum: how it works in the US
Amid headlines and changing policies from the Trump administration about immigration, it might be difficult for readers to discern just what are the guidelines governing migrants to the United States, and what defines a refugee or someone seeking asylu…
Hundreds Of People Missing After Dam Collapses In Laos
A dam that collapsed in southern Laos flooded several villages and forced thousands of people to flee, state media report. The full scale of the disaster isn’t yet known.
Key Taliban Figures Killed In Afghan Army Operation
In the attack on Sunday, a dozen Taliban militants were reportedly killed, including the militant group’s shadow governor for Kapisa province.
Iran Issues Its Own Warning In Response To Trump Tweet
Rachel Martin talks to Bloomberg’s Golnar Motevalli about a top Iranian military official saying U.S. threats against Iran will draw a “strong, unimaginable and regrettable” response from Tehran.
Iran Seems To Be Dismissing President Trump’s Threatening Tweet
The head of Iran’s judiciary described Trump’s comments as the “words of a troublemaker.” The president tweeted Iran risked consequences if it made threats against the U.S.
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