On the stumps and on the march, women broke down barriers in 2018
Ms. Berringer won just 39 percent of the vote, and lost the race to then-Rep. Joe Pitts. The outcome may not have been any different: Pennsylvania’s 16th District is one of the state’s most conservative, and Democrats haven’t been able to snag that se…
After Sessions: How Trump move may shift dynamics of Mueller probe
In the summer of 2017, as special counsel Robert Mueller was ramping up his Trump-Russia investigation, a former US attorney in Iowa began offering legal commentary on CNN. In contrast, Matthew Whitaker, a conservative Republican, argued that the Trum…
Germany’s learning curve on immigration
Tuesday’s elections in the United States did little to help Americans define a middle ground on immigration. Perhaps they should take a cue from another big democracy, Germany. Since 2015, when a million Muslim refugees flooded into the country, Germ…
How a Massachusetts Republican became America’s most popular governor
Republican Gov. Charlie Baker is so busy doing his job, he hardly has time to be political. If he picked a team jersey, it would say “Massachusetts,” not “GOP.” Many Democrats can’t find it in themselves to revile him. “Trump comes out with these ins…
Plagued By War and Famine, Yemen Is ‘No Longer A Functioning State,’ Journalist Warns
In 2015, Saudi Arabia initiated a bombing campaign against Yemen that continues today. Journalist Robert Worth says the results have been devastating — and that the U.S. shares some of the blame.
Will South Sudan’s New Peace Agreement Hold This Time?
After years of devastating civil war and broken peace deals, South Sudan is at a crossroads again. While many displaced refugees are still afraid to return home, others see big reasons for hope.
Meanwhile in … Albania, new life will be breathed into an old airfield
In Kucova, Albania, new life will be breathed into an old airfield. When Albania was under Communist rule, the airbase at Kucova was home to a fleet of Soviet- and Chinese-made MIGs. “A NATO base there will boost the country’s defence capacities, and…
Norway And The U.S. Military More Enthusiastic About Alliance Despite Previous Criticism
President Trump criticized many of America’s NATO allies for not spending enough on defense, but during recent exercises in Norway the US military seemed much more enthusiastic about the alliance.
Children Kidnapped In Cameroon By Gunmen Released
Scores of children have been released after unidentified gunmen kidnapped them early Monday in Cameroon. Their seizure came amid tensions between Anglophone regions and the French-speaking government.
Tokyo Medical School Busted For Rigging Women’s Tests Admits Rejected Applicants
Months after investigators uncovered the school’s discriminatory practices to keep women out of the profession, officials are offering 67 rejected female applicants a spot in the program.
Greece Strikes Tentative Deal To Remove Orthodox Clergy From State Payroll
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Archbishop Ieronymos jointly announced the agreement, which is aimed at separating religion and state. But it is drawing resistance from other Church leaders.
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