First Stolen Baby Case From Franco Dictatorship Goes To Court In Spain
Thousands of babies were stolen from their parents during the Franco dictatorship in Spain, but the story was suppressed for decades. Now, the first court case has begun.
Former Turkish Military Officer Speaks Out After Being Imprisoned By His Own Government
A Turkish military officer who was assigned to NATO speaks about escaping the country’s purge after spending 16 months in jail.
1 Man Killed In Uganda After Clash Between Presidential Guards And Opposition Supporters
In Uganda, a deadly showdown between opposition supporters and members of the president’s entourage ended with a leading opposition politician in detention and his driver dead.
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.
Recent Comments