World
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The Investigations into Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu: What You Need to Know
Alec Siegel | August 7, 2017Is Netanyahu's premiership in danger?
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UK Border Costs are Predicted to Surge After Brexit
Gabe Fernandez | August 2, 2017One of the many Brexit-related challenges that Britain faces.
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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Venezuelan President: What You Need to Know
Alec Siegel | August 1, 2017The unrest in Venezuela continues.
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Catalonia Approaches Independence Vote Amidst Tensions With Spain
Marcus Dieterle | August 1, 2017The Spanish government filed an appeal challenging the legality of the referendum.
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72-Year-Old British Man Convicted of Importing Child Sex Doll
Alec Siegel | July 31, 2017The importation of child sex dolls is on the rise in the UK.
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Mafia Capitale: The Line Between Government Corruption and Organized Crime?
Jillian Sequeira | July 30, 2017This case is worth watching.
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Chinese Court Rules in Favor of Transgender Man for the First Time Ever
Josh Schmidt | July 28, 2017The man was fired from his job for "looking like a lesbian."
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Lebanese PM Saad Hariri and Donald Trump Discuss ISIS, Syrian Refugees
Alec Siegel | July 26, 2017Lebanon has taken in 1.5 million Syrian refugees.
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Polish President Vetoes Controversial Judicial Reform Bills
Alec Siegel | July 24, 2017Some Poles fear their country is sliding away from democracy.
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Saudi Prince Arrested After Videos Allegedly Show Him Abusing People
Emma Von Zeipel | July 21, 2017Video shows the prince pointing a rifle toward a bleeding man who is pleading for his life.
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Massive Protests Planned Against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Josh Schmidt | July 19, 2017Opponents see his recent actions as blatant power grabs.
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EU Human Rights Court Upholds Belgian Ban on Full-Face Veil
Celia Heudebourg | July 17, 2017Many countries have similar bans in place.
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War Crimes in Mosul?: Amnesty Claims All Parties Violated International Law
James Levinson | July 12, 2017It's not just ISIS. Iraqi and U.S. backed forces are also under scrutiny.
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Japanese Island That Bans Women is Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Celia Heudebourg | July 11, 2017The designation resulted in intense criticism.
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Canada Could Provide a Treatment Blueprint for U.S. Opioid Crisis
Gabe Fernandez | July 10, 2017Over 59,000 Americans died from an opioid overdose last year.
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Protesters and Police Clashed Ahead of G-20 Summit in Germany
Marcus Dieterle | July 7, 2017Thousands of people protested the gathering of global leaders.
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France to Make 11 Vaccines Mandatory for All Children in 2018
Gabe Fernandez | July 6, 2017Only three are currently required.
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Scotland to Presume Consent for Organ Donation with “Soft Opt-Out” Law
Celia Heudebourg | July 6, 2017It's a growing trend, despite ethical debates.
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North Korea Proclaims a Death Wish for Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye
James Levinson | July 2, 2017The attack could take place "any time, any place."
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Cardinal George Pell Charged with Sexual Assault
Josh Schmidt | July 1, 2017Pell is viewed as the third most powerful person in the church.
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Should We View the Destruction of the al-Nuri Mosque as a War Crime?
Jillian Sequeira | July 1, 2017How should we view this act of destruction?
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Trump and South Korean Leader Moon Jae-in Meet Despite Different North Korea Strategies
Alec Siegel | June 30, 2017The two leaders have different visions on how to handle Kim Jong-un.
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Israeli Government Stalls Plans for an Equal Space at the Western Wall
Josh Schmidt | June 29, 2017Netanyahu has backtracked on an agreement he made in January 2016.
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Merkel Softens Stance On Same-Sex Marriage, Prompting Snap Vote
Celia Heudebourg | June 29, 2017It will be the 12th country in the EU to legalize same-sex marriage.
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U.S. Firm Halts Sale of Flammable Material Found in London Grenfell Fire
Avery Anapol | June 27, 2017The U.S. aluminum company knew about the material's flammability.
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United States Bans Fresh Beef Imports from Brazil
Josh Schmidt | June 25, 2017And we're not alone.
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Kushner Heads to Israel, West Bank for First Crack at Peace
Alec Siegel | June 22, 2017Can Kushner achieve the impossible?