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After centuries of cultural theft, why more nations are returning looted artifacts

In June 2013, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York returned to Cambodia two 10th-century sandstone statues, originally looted in the 1970s by the Khmer Rouge. In July 2017, craft company Hobby Lobby returned to Iraq 5,500 artifacts, including an…

Mike Pompeo: A Soldier, Spy Chief And Tea Party Republican Becomes A Diplomat

He’s been a tank commander, a successful businessman, a congressman and head of the CIA. He’s cultivated a tough-guy persona with hawkish views on foreign policy. Now he’s the country’s top diplomat.

What Tillerson’s firing means: Three questions

President Trump’s announcement Tuesday that he has fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, and will nominate current CIA Director Mike Pompeo as Mr. Tillerson’s replacement, was far from unexpected. In some ways, the relationship between Mr. Trump and…

Trump Replacing Secretary Of State Tillerson With CIA Director Mike Pompeo

Trump tweeted that former congressman and CIA Director Mike Pompeo will take over for Rex Tillerson, who has had a strained relationship with the president. Pompeo will need Senate confirmation.

Trump Administration Denies Asylum To Some 100 Iranian Christians

The Trump administration has blocked a program that has brought thousands of members of religious minorities from Iran to the U.S. Refugee advocates say some are now stranded in Austria.

Civil Rights Pioneer Will Appear On Canada’s $10 Bill

When Canada’s new $10 bill comes out later this year, it will feature activist Viola Desmond, who will become the first non-royal woman and the first black Canadian on the country’s currency.

Pilot Of Plane That Crashed In Nepal Reportedly Was Confused About Runway Approach

At least 49 people were killed in the crash of the Bombardier Dash 8-Q400, carrying 71 passengers and crew, at Kathmandu’s main airport.

‘National Geographic’ Reckons With Its Past: ‘For Decades, Our Coverage Was Racist’

Before it could publish an issue on race, the magazine first had to look at its own history. “Some of what you find in our archives leaves you speechless,” writes editor Susan Goldberg.

Greece Suspends Soccer League After Team Owner Invades Field With Gun

It happened in the final few seconds of the game, after a referee tossed out a goal from PAOK. Greek authorities have reportedly issued an arrest warrant for the team owner, a wealthy businessman.

Nerve Agent Found In U.K. Is Rare And Definitely Russian

Novichok-class agents were developed in top-secret Russian labs at the end of the Cold War. Experts say only Russia is known to have made them. “They’ve been a deep, dark secret,” says one expert.

US-North Korea summit? Shared language, expectations are key

President Trump’s acceptance of a summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un last week was a huge surprise for much of official Washington. It was almost as if Mr. Trump had decided to become a Democrat, or give up golf. After all, Trump has derided Kim a…

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