Trump Administration Appears To Be Lessening Push For Ceasefire In Yemen
A month ago U.S. officials called for a ceasefire in Yemen — a country on the brink of famine under a Saudi-led offensive. But that call doesn’t appear as strong, as Saudis try to take more ground.
As odds of Corbyn government grow, British Jews eye anti-Semitism in Labour
For the opposition Labour Party, this would be a political gift. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said last week that his lawmakers would vote against the Brexit deal and that if May loses, the “only sensible course of action” is a general election. Under…
Giving back: After winning asylum himself, he helps new refugees get settled
George doesn’t drive like a man who fled for his life.
ln Gambia, dreams of a less dangerous path to a future somewhere else
Every day, as Omar Barrow swerved his taxi across the potholed roads of The Gambia’s capital city, peeling airline billboards sold him stories of faraway places. It was, for Mr. Barrow, a price as fantastical as the destination, something far beyond t…
An ideal strategy toward China’s aggression
One of the critical choices that will shape the 21st century is how the United States responds to a more assertive China. Bilateral trade between the two giants now surpasses that between any other pair of countries. Should the US, for example, respo…
Deutsche Bank Offices In Frankfurt Raided By German Police
German authorities raided the offices of Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt on Thursday morning. Police and federal prosecutors were apparently looking for evidence of money laundering.
Meanwhile in … London, dancers of color now have ballet shoes that match their skin tones
In London, dancers of color now have ballet shoes that match their skin tones. Since ballerinas first danced in satin pointe shoes, the color was usually blush pink. Sometimes dancers would alter the color of their shoes using makeup foundation.
Beijing Is Pushing Hard To Influence U.S. Views Of China, Report Says
The new report, authored by some of the top experts on China, warns of an aggressive influence campaign aimed at the U.S. government, universities and even Hollywood.
Tensions With China, Putin Meeting To Dominate Trump’s G-20 Trip
President Trump heads to the international summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this week. The answers to a number of looming questions could determine whether the visit is a success.
Resolutions Set To Limit U.S. Involvement In Yemen
Senators voted overwhelmingly to move forward on a resolution limiting American involvement in the civil war in Yemen. We discuss the latest in the ongoing U.S. and Saudi fallout.
Argentina G20 Summit Angst
Argentina hosts the G20 summit this weekend but it’s been a rocky time in the run-up, from economic problems to the chaotic cancelation of a soccer championship.
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