World
Fleeing — but not to Europe
December 18, 2017
Fleeing — but not to Europe
Never before have so many people been on the move, migrating in search of jobs and security. Large numbers are…
Mass occupation underscores Brazil’s poverty, creates angst
December 18, 2017
Mass occupation underscores Brazil’s poverty, creates angst
Luciano Oliveira, a bricklayer, gazes at the floor of his tiny wood shack, which is one of thousands of makeshift…
Macron: Talk to Assad now, he will answer for crimes later
December 18, 2017
Macron: Talk to Assad now, he will answer for crimes later
French President Emmanuel Macron thinks the Islamic State group will be defeated in Syria by the middle or end of…
Conservative ex-President Pinera easily wins Chile election
December 18, 2017
Conservative ex-President Pinera easily wins Chile election
Billionaire former President Sebastian Pinera easily won Chile’s presidential runoff election Sunday, moving the world’s top-copper producing country back to…
Putin thanks Trump for CIA tip he says stopped bomb plot
December 18, 2017
Putin thanks Trump for CIA tip he says stopped bomb plot
Russian President Vladimir Putin telephoned US President Donald Trump Sunday to thank him for a CIA tip that helped thwart…
Honduras’ electoral court declares president election winner amid unrest
December 18, 2017
Honduras’ electoral court declares president election winner amid unrest
President Juan Orlando Hernandez was declared the winner Sunday of Honduras’ disputed election after three weeks of uncertainty and unrest…
Philippines’ Duterte, in about-face, says he supports same-sex unions
December 17, 2017
Philippines’ Duterte, in about-face, says he supports same-sex unions
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday expressed his support for same-sex unions, after previously declaring his opposition to gay marriage,…
South Africa’s ANC set to elect leader to replace scandal-ridden Zuma
December 17, 2017
South Africa’s ANC set to elect leader to replace scandal-ridden Zuma
South Africa’s ANC is set to elect a successor to President Jacob Zuma in a leadership vote by a party…
Trump allies say Mueller unlawfully obtained thousands of emails
December 17, 2017
Trump allies say Mueller unlawfully obtained thousands of emails
An organization established for US President Donald Trump’s transition to the White House said on Saturday the special counsel investigating…
China, Britain pledge cooperation as UK leaves EU
December 17, 2017
China, Britain pledge cooperation as UK leaves EU
Britain and China pledged Saturday to promote London as a center for offshore use of Beijing’s currency and cooperate in…