What sanctions on Turkey say about Trump’s brand of diplomacy
President Trump has proven to be a fan of economic sanctions and penalties. Recommended: Did Turkey end its state of emergency or make it permanent? Such use of economic punishment to try to influence the actions of a friend and ally is at least unu…
An alignment for peace in Afghanistan
Over the past year, the long war in Afghanistan has seen no strategic breakthroughs. This includes strengthening the Afghan government and its security forces while eliminating any terrorism threat, especially from the Afghan branch of Islamic State (…
Nope, Those Aren’t Mailboxes: Paris Rolls Out Sidewalk Urinals
The urinals are not at all subtle. They’re bright red and placed in heavily trafficked areas — for example, directly next to the Seine near the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Desperate for officers, a Georgia police chief hits the road
Recently, a 911 call from the other side of the spectrum reached Chief Wallace’s dispatcher: a mom requesting an officer to talk to her 7-year-old, who refused to go to school. Decent pay, sometimes quirky but always critical work, and keys to a take-…
Dozens Of Cars Torched By Masked Youths In Western Sweden, Authorities Say
“What the hell are you doing?” Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven asked the arsonists in an interview on Swedish radio. Authorities say the car fires may have been coordinated.
Italian Bridge Partially Collapses, Sending Vehicles Crashing Below
The suspension bridge was part of a busy highway in the port city of Genoa in Northwest Italy. About a dozen vehicles were likely on the bridge when it collapsed, authorities say.
Span Of Bridge Carrying A Busy Highway Collapses In Italy
A suspension bridge collapsed in Genoa on Tuesday, reportedly sending cars and trucks that had been driving on the A10 highway crashing down below.
Car Crashes Into A Traffic Barrier Outside U.K. Parliament
At least two people were injured, though the injuries do not appear to be serious. Police arrested the driver, and Scotland Yard says it’s treating the crash as a terror attack.
In a rough part of the US capital, an endeavor to unlock children’s potential
After earning her master’s degree, Robin Berkley spent more than a decade working on education policy and programming. Once a week after hours, she’d walk from her office across the National Mall to tutor Devin. “I just got really moved by working wi…
Morning News Brief: Primaries, Taliban Attack And Turkey’s Crisis
Four states hold primaries Tuesday ahead of November’s midterms. Taliban fighters have attacked the Afghan city of Ghazni. As Turkey’s economic troubles spread, a dispute with the U.S. plays a role.
Taliban Attack Key Provincial Capital In Central Afghanistan
The Taliban have taken over much of Ghazni Province and reported casualties rise. Steve Inskeep talks to Pam Constable of The Washington Post about what that means for Afghan government control.
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