Church at helm of Congo protests: From state partner to ‘spiritual opposition’
At the end of 2016, as Congolese President Joseph Kabila’s second full term came to an end, leaders from the country’s powerful Roman Catholic Church nudged the president to sign an agreement with his political opposition. Mr. Kabila, they agreed, wou…
From Exile, Puigdemont Abandons Pursuit Of Catalonian Presidency
The ousted leader said his party instead would nominate fellow separatist Jordi Sanchez for the job — but Sanchez currently is being held in a Spanish prison on sedition charges.
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel’s Backstory Illuminates China’s Ambitions
In 2014, a Chinese company bought the New York hotel for nearly $2 billion. Chinese regulators seized that company last week — meaning the Chinese government essentially controls the hotel.
Experts Aghast Over Russian Claim Of Nuclear-Powered Missile With Unlimited Range
The U.S. tested similar concepts in the 1960s, but abandoned them over concerns of radioactive contamination. Russia’s claim seems so fantastic that some analysts didn’t believe initial reports.
A Teen Tried To Shoot Queen Elizabeth In 1981, Intelligence Report Says
At the time, New Zealand officials suggested to journalists that the bang of the teenager’s gun was a sign falling over or firecrackers going off.
New Guidelines Establish The Rights Of Women When Giving Birth
To reduce unnecessary medical interventions in childbirth and respect the woman’s wishes, the World Health Organization sets standards in a report.
In Annual Speech, Putin Focuses On Making Russia A Major World Player
President Vladimir Putin made his annual speech to the nation Thursday, just three weeks before Russia’s presidential election. He promised to cut poverty and develop the economy, but Putin also focused on his efforts to make Russia a major player on t…
To survive scandals, Netanyahu relies on mantra: no one else can lead Israel
Political operative Tzion Bouskila says his phone has been ringing lately with calls from Israeli Cabinet ministers and lawmakers from Likud, Israel’s ruling party. “They want to know what the pulse is on the street,” says Mr. Bouskila, who heads the …
Prepare to meet the Parkland generation
On March 14, millions of teens are expected to follow the call of students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., and walk out of their classrooms at 10 a.m. for 17 minutes, one minute for each of the people killed on Feb. 14 at the…
Trump calls for action on guns. Lawmakers wonder: Will he stick to his?
On an issue as tough for Congress as guns, it’s hard to imagine lawmakers doing much without strong presidential leadership. Republicans in particular will need plenty of political cover if they are to go up against the gun lobby, their traditional al…
‘Beast From The East’ Brings Beauty, Cold And Chaos To Europe
A cold snap from Siberia is bringing unusually bitter air and snow to much of the continent, stranding motorists, closing airports and killing several people.
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