As midterms approach, conservative ‘Never Trumpers’ find allies outside the lines
Max Boot’s life changed the moment Donald Trump announced for president. Suddenly, the lifelong conservative Republican – historian, author, foreign-policy adviser to three GOP presidential candidates – began to question his place in his adopted home….
In Philippines’ ‘city of the future,’ smart planning goes green
In 2013, Francis Tolentino, the head of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), sent American best-seller author Dan Brown an outraged open letter. “We are greatly disappointed by your inaccurate portrayal of our beloved metropolis,” Mr. Tolent…
Why Young Chinese Aren’t Rushing Into Marriage
China’s young adults are moving to the city and making more money. They’re pickier about their marriage prospects and that has China’s government worried about a rapidly decreasing marriage rate.
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Deadly Attack On Cyclists In Tajikistan
Two Americans, one Swiss and one Dutch cyclist were killed in the attack over the weekend when a vehicle mowed down the bicycles and then assailants jumped out of the vehicle and stabbed the victims.
Morning News Brief: Paul Manafort, California’s Carr Fire
Jury selection begins shortly in the fraud trial of ex-Trump campaign head Manafort. The Carr Fire forces evacuations near Redding. And, the president says he’s willing to meet with Iran’s leaders.
North Korea Is Working On New Missiles, ‘Washington Post’ Reports
Rachel Martin talks to Joby Warrick of The Washington Post about U.S. intelligence evidence that suggests North Korea is advancing its intercontinental missile program despite arms-reduction talks.
Trump Comment Appears To Catch Tehran Off-Guard
The president said he’d be willing to meet with Iran’s leaders. His comment comes days before some U.S. sanctions on Iran go back into place, following the decision to pull out of the nuclear deal.
Despite Denuclearization Pledge, North Korea Reportedly Building More ICBMs
The Washington Post reports that U.S. satellite imagery indicates that Pyongyang is building new ICBMs “just as before,” in the words of one U.S. official.
State Department Funded Program Brings Middle Eastern TV Writers To Hollywood
Eleven Middle Eastern television writers are learning from U.S. industry pros how to create better TV. The problem for producers from Saudi Arabia, for instance, is getting past censors.
South Africa Overturns Diplomatic Immunity For Grace Mugabe
A South African court has overturned a government decision to grant immunity to the former first lady of Zimbabwe over her alleged assault of a South African model with an extension cord.
Zimbabwe Holds First Elections Since Ousting Of Robert Mugabe
Zimbabwe held its first elections since the ouster of longtime ruler Robert Mugabe on Monday. The vote went smoothly and people hope the peace will continue as results come in.
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