Saving Venezuela with the long arm of the law
A special court set up by the 54-nation African Union convicted a former dictator in Chad of crimes against humanity. Now many countries in Latin America want to do something similar, all in the name of regional solidarity for democracy and rule of la…
In a first for Russia, Moscow agrees with locals that their election was rigged
It is fairly common to hear public complaints that fraud is boosting pro-Kremlin candidates in Russian elections. There will be no earthquake if, when the election is replayed in three months as the law requires, the governorship of the relatively qui…
Hammocks in Honduras: from inside prison walls to city streets
Hammocks are ubiquitous in this mountainous, Central American nation. The majority of hammocks in Honduras are informally produced in its roughly 30 prisons, better known for their violence, overcrowding, and historically lax oversight. Honduras has …
Swedish Politics In Chaos As Parliament Votes Out Prime Minister
This month’s national election resulted in a hung parliament, after a far-right party made gains. Now, Premier Stefan Löfven has lost a confidence vote and the shape of a future government is murky.
Trump To Speaks At The United Nations
President Trump is expected to tout progress in his “America First” agenda when he speaks to the annual United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.
Russia’s Nuclear Cruise Missile Is Struggling To Take Off, Imagery Suggests
Earlier this year, Putin claimed his nation had successfully tested a nuclear-powered weapon. Satellite imagery suggests it may not have gone so well.
New Zealand Prime Minister’s Baby Makes History At U.N. General Assembly
Jacinda Ardern arrived in New York with her three-month-old daughter, Neve, who has become the first-ever infant to attend the annual gathering of member nations.
Ship Rescues Young Man Who Spent 49 Days Drifting At Sea
The 19 year old was on a wooden fishing hut off the coast of Indonesia when it broke loose from its mooring and drifted to waters around Guam. About 10 ships passed him without stopping.
Spices, Ceramics Found Aboard 400-Year-Old Portuguese Shipwreck
The ship, believed to have gone down sometime between 1575 and 1625 on a return voyage from India, was found offshore not far from the capital Lisbon.
News Brief: Brett Kavanaugh, Trump At U.N., Attorney General Sessions
The Supreme Court nominee talks publicly for the first time since misconduct allegations were made against him. Trump addresses the U.N. General Assembly. Sessions talks to state attorneys general.
Polls Show Germany’s Far-Right Party Grows In Popularity
The AFD is benefiting from being the official opposition to Chancellor Merkel’s grand coalition government. Polls rate it Germany’s second most popular party, dropping the Social Democrats to third.
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