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U.K. Government Believes Russia Was Probably Behind Poisoning Of Ex-Spy

Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May is under pressure to place sanctions on Russia, following the poisoning of a former Russian spy, who was living in exile in the western city of Salisbury.

Russia eyed in UK spy poisoning case. But why would the Kremlin do it?

It certainly looks like a state actor was behind the attempted murder by exotic nerve agent of former Russian intelligence officer Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Britain last week. Outside of Russia, few people have any doubts about who that…

Can Pennsylvania Democrats crack the code in Trump country?

When Lydia Balogh, a registered Republican, showed up at a rally for Democrat Conor Lamb here in suburban Pittsburgh, she was already in his camp. Lamb’s race against Republican state Rep. Rick Saccone in Tuesday’s special election for Pennsylvania’s …

After fall of a dictator, young Gambians push into politics

Abdoulie Ceesay steps out of his shiny white pick-up on a sandy road, quickly followed by his team. On the agenda of this member of Parliament’s visit to Labakoreh, a small Gambian village in his constituency: political reconciliation, development, an…

A prize for dwellings that connect

When architects are asked to design a community from scratch, many start from the premise of a shortage in basic housing. The easy solution is more high-rises, right? People buy into a community as much as they do a set of rooms.

Blacklisted From Syria, A Journalist Says: ‘I Couldn’t Imagine Staying Away

Rania Abouzeid has been covering Syria since 2011 — despite the fact that she’s been called a spy, placed on wanted lists by Syrian intelligence and banned from entering the country.

U.K. Prime Minister Says ‘Highly Likely’ Russia Responsible For Ex-Spy Poisoning

“It is now clear that Mr. Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with a military-grade nerve agent of a type developed by Russia,” May told lawmakers in a statement on Monday.

French Fashion Designer Givenchy Dies At 91

French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy styled some of the world’s most fashionable women — icons like Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy and Princess Grace of Monaco. He died at age 91 on Saturday.

Trump’s International Tariffs Spark Fears Of A Trade War

The president’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have strained ties with American trading partners. Rachel Martin talks to Pascal Lamy, former director-general of the World Trade Organization.

Passenger Plane Crashes At Nepal Airport; Dozens Of Injuries Reported

A US-Bangla Airlines jet crashed as it was landing at the main airport in Kathmandu, breaking apart in a nearby field after it veered off the runway

Fishing Boats ‘Going Dark’ Raise Suspicion Of Illegal Catches, Report Says

A new report by the international conservation group Oceana highlights several incidents of fishing vessels switching off their Automatic Identification System beacons in no-take fishing areas.

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