Months After Election, Italy’s Populist Parties Seek More Time To Negotiate Coalition
The two major winners of March’s elections, the far-right League party and anti-establishment 5-Star Movement, have so far failed to compromise. The crux of talks now: Who should be prime minister?
Palestinian Ambassador To The U.S. Discusses New U.S. Embassy In Jerusalem
The United States officially moves its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem Monday. Husam Zomlot, Palestinian ambassador to the U.S., shares his view on the White House’s recognition of Jerusalem, a disputed city, as Israel’s capital.
In First Election Since Defeat Of ISIS, Iraqis Deliver Surprising Results
Iraqis voted in their first election since the defeat of ISIS. Even though turnout was low, the results were surprising. The sitting prime minister is trailing in third place. Early results suggest the big winner could be the Shiite cleric whose militi…
Why The ZTE Case Is Causing Some In China To Think About Economic Relations With U.S.
President Trump has pledged to help rescue one of China’s top telecommunication firms, which the U.S. Commerce Department has penalized for violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea and Iran. The penalties have convinced many Chinese that they can no lon…
White House Reacts To The Killing Of Dozens Of Palestinian Protesters
In the bloodiest day there in years, Gaza officials say Israeli troops killed more than 50 Palestinians during protests along the border with Israel. Israel says it was defending its border from incursions but Palestinians say the dead include several …
Former U.S. Ambassador To Israel Weighs In On Embassy Move To Jerusalem
President Trump makes a significant move Monday, by shifting the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Daniel Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador to Israel about the situation.
Iraqis Deliver Surprising Results In First Big Election Since ISIS War
The major winner could be an alliance linked to Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, known for leading attacks on U.S. troops after the invasion of Iraq, while Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi loses support.
Mixing sports and sports gambling is no game
In a big decision May 14, the Supreme Court overturned a 1992 federal law that had effectively banned all states except Nevada from legalizing sports betting. The court had no opinion about sports gambling itself or about any possible new ban on inter…
Debate in Iran: Is nuclear deal worth keeping without US?
President Trump’s decision to withdraw unilaterally from the landmark 2015 Iran nuclear deal last week sparked fireworks in Tehran. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made clear that Mr. Trump’s decision was, in his view, further proof tha…
Despite Israel-Iran clash, political forces work against escalation
The only certainty in the wake of last week’s Israeli air attack on Iranian forces in Syria – Israel’s largest military operation there in decades – is that it won’t be the last. If Iran persists in trying to establish bases of operation in Syria, and…
PHOTOS: U.S. Embassy Opens In Jerusalem As Tens Of Thousands Protest In Gaza
The day was marked by violence and bloodshed, as tens of thousands of Palestinians protested the embassy opening and Israeli army forces killed dozens of protesters.
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