Kremlin Calls Facebook’s Takedown Of Russian Pages And Ads Censorship
Facebook is targeting the Russia-based Internet Research Agency — the “troll factory” that’s under indictment for interfering in the 2016 U.S. election.
60 U.S. Diplomats Leave Russian Posts, Expelled Over Skripal Poisoning Row
The Americans include 58 employees of the U.S. embassy in Moscow and two staff members of the Consulate General in the Ural city of Yekaterinburg.
Brazilian Court Ruling May Hinder Lula’s Comeback Attempt
Brazil’s supreme court ruled ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva may be sent to prison while he appeals his corruption conviction. He leads in opinion polls ahead of October’s presidential vote.
News Brief: Border Security, Facebook User Data
President Trump signs a proclamation to send the National Guard to the border with Mexico to try to cut down on illegal immigration. More information is out about Facebook’s handling of its user data.
Trump Readies National Guard To Monitor U.S.-Mexico Border
President Trump is directing the Defense Department and the Department of Homeland Security to work with governors to deploy the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border.
Central Americans’ Caravan Appears Stalled In Southern Mexico
Hundreds of Central American migrants stuck in southern Mexico say they hope to continue moving northward in the coming days. News of the caravan drew the ire of President Trump.
Brazil’s Lula Must Begin Prison Sentence During Appeals, High Court Rules
Former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was convicted on corruption charges last year but has remained free while appealing the verdict. He says the case against him is politically motivated.
Central American Migrants Stalled In Southern Mexico
The migrant caravan that prompted President Trump to threaten to kill NAFTA and send U.S. troops to the border is stalled in southern Mexico. Authorities have deported several hundred migrants back to their Central American homes. It’s unclear if the r…
The Irony Of A $930 Million Donation To Help Yemen
The money was pledged by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, two countries that have fueled the country’s humanitarian crisis. Aid groups from Yemen and beyond weigh in.
Estonian President Says She Is More Confident About Trump Administration’s Foreign Policy
Estonia’s president left Washington, D.C., feeling more reassured about U.S. policy toward Russia. Kersti Kaljulaid says President Trump asked tough questions in his meeting with the Baltic leaders, but also talked about how he expelled 60 Russians in …
Why embrace of ‘Roseanne’ doesn’t always extend to politics
For Thorin Engeseth, the hit comedy series “Roseanne” always comes with a rush of memories. “Money was tight at home, but … we had presents under the tree every Christmas,” Mr. Engeseth writes in an email from Germany, where he now lives with his wife…
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