Egypt’s Foreign Minister Meets With Pompeo To Discuss Parallel Interests
Egypt’s foreign minister met with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday as observers questioned the release of military aid to Cairo despite ongoing human rights abuses.
U.S. Military Aid To Egypt Gives A ‘Green Light’ To Repression, Say Rights Advocates
The Trump administration’s release of $195 million for the Middle Eastern nation’s security spending, frozen last year over rights concerns, has left experts stunned and deeply worried.
GOP squeaks by in another special election – but warning signs abound
Republicans are cheering their likely victory in Tuesday’s special election to fill an open House seat in Ohio. The narrowness of state Sen. Troy Balderson’s apparent victory suggests a “blue wave” may be heading right for suburban districts currently…
Syria needs to be a blueprint for peacemaking
A good place to bring fresh thinking is in Syria. Most of the pro-democracy rebels fighting against a ruthless Assad regime have been defeated. Many powerful nations, such as Iran, Turkey, Russia, and Israel, claim a stake in a post-conflict Syria.
Despite shooting spike, a Chicago community gets a handle on violence
On a recent Monday afternoon, a dozen boys and girls are shooting hoops at the outdoor courts of Ogden Park on Chicago’s South Side – something that not long ago, few dared to do in this neighborhood of Englewood, which has long struggled with gun viol…
Charlottesville pastors see protest as an act of faith
The idea seemed simple enough: Put out a call to faith leaders and clergy across the country, and get them to show up in Charlottesville and stand against white supremacy. It was the summer of 2017, and white supremacists had already marched on the ci…
Why US talks with the Taliban are suddenly on the table
The United States has a lot invested in Afghanistan: a longer war than both world wars and its intervention in Vietnam combined, more than $2 trillion, and more than 2,370 service members’ lives lost. To understand the mounting signs of the Trump admi…
For Berlin, Invasive Crustaceans Are A Tough Catch And A Tough Sell
Louisiana crawfish have invaded waterways in Germany’s capital. Wildlife officials licensed a fisherman to catch them for chefs, hoping a taste for “Berlin Lobster” might control the invasive species.
Tokyo Medical School Apologizes For Test Scoring Practices To Keep Women Out
Officials confirmed reports of the systematic exclusion of female candidates from the prestigious university are true. “We betrayed the public trust,” the school’s managing director told reporters.
Student Activists In Bangladesh Demanding Safer Roads After Bus Kills 2 People
A bus in Dhaka, Bangladesh, ran over and killed two students, triggering a massive protest. Students are demanding justice in a country where traffic laws are poorly enforced.
Diplomatic Dispute Between Saudi Arabia And Canada Continues To Escalate
The Saudi government announced it will stop its national airline from traveling to Toronto. This comes after the Gulf nation expelled the Canadian ambassador and recalled its own ambassador.
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