A key ingredient in Amazon’s selection process
In its selection of New York City as one of two places for a new headquarters, Amazon revealed a key necessity for such a big investment in one community. The tech giant first had to make sure that Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo would get …
Behind breakup of Trump-Macron bromance, a deeper US-Europe divide
It was clear from that first power-grip handshake a year ago between President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron that this was one bromance that was not destined to last. There were expressions of deep friendship between the two leaders, and …
Self-driving trucks in US offer window into where machines may replace humans
On a muggy morning, Matt Brauneck noses his semi with its 53-foot trailer out of the yard, past the puddles left by a tropical storm. From his driver’s seat in the cab he has a clear view of the road and of the light suburban traffic leading to Inters…
In Afghan vote, an optimistic, energetic young guard targeted the old
With sharp eyes and an articulate message, Afghan parliamentary candidate Shukria Jalalzai is on a mission of change, part of a vanguard of budding, new-generation politicians challenging Afghanistan’s “Old Guard” way of running things. Ms. Jalalzai f…
Church Bells, Taken By U.S. Soldiers, To Return To The Philippines
Defense Secretary James Mattis and the Philippine ambassador to the U.S. meet in Wyoming Wednesday to begin the process of returning the bells that were taken more than 100 years ago.
Sri Lanka’s Newly Appointed Prime Minister Ousted In No-Confidence Motion
Just three weeks after being sworn in, Mahinda Rajapksa faced a hostile parliament with a majority of lawmakers still loyal to his predecessor, Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Pence Condemns Myanmar’s Suu Kyi For Treatment Of Rohingya, Imprisoned Journalists
Speaking at a regional summit in Singapore, the vice president called the persecution of Myanmar’s Muslim minority “without excuse.” He also called the arrest of two journalists “deeply troubling.”
The Cost of Courage: The Two Couples Who Rescued My Family From The Nazis
Two couples sheltered Uri Berliner’s family when the Nazis came to power. One thrived; the other paid a terrible price.
Hamas And Israel Agree To Egyptian-Brokered Cease-Fire
Hamas leaders announced the truce late Tuesday afternoon, thanking Egypt, Qatar, Norway and U.N. efforts. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the cease-fire was “not easy,” but “right.”
Newsbrief: Calif. Wildfires, Brexit And Chinese Muslim Repression
The death toll climbs to 48 in Calif. wildfires. British Prime Minister Theresa May presents a Brexit plan to her cabinet today. And a look at China’s growing repression of mostly Muslim minorities.
Congress Wants To Respond To Killing Of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi
The U.S. has yet to respond forcefully to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul. Despite calls for sanctions from both Republicans and Democrats in Congress.
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