World
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Saudi Prince: It’s “High Time” Women Should be Allowed to Drive
While not in the government, the prince is one of the world's richest people.
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With Impeachment Looming, South Korean President is Willing to Resign
An impeachment vote is expected on Dec. 9.
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A Holiday Miracle: Belgium and the Netherlands Willingly Trade Land
The two countries settle a 55-year-old territorial hiccup.
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Deserters or Victims?: The Mysterious Soldiers Captured in Ukraine
No one knows exactly what is going on.
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Public Uproar: Turkey Moves Ahead With Child Marriage Law
Protests have ensued.
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How Will Trump’s Win Affect France’s Upcoming Election?
The West is awash in populist movements.
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Taiwan Set to Become First Asian Nation to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Three bills are moving through the legislature at the moment.
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South Korea’s Email Scandal: Protests in Seoul
Why are people in Korea mad at the president?
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With Trump as President, What’s Next for Japan and the U.S.?
Could Trump Upend Obama's "Pivot" to Asia?
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South Korean President Relinquishes Ability to Select Prime Minister
The latest in a line of power-sharing moves following a debilitating scandal.
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Thousands Protest as China Blocks Pro-Independence Lawmakers in Hong Kong
Beijing aims to quash a pro-independence movement.
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Can Parliament Stop “Brexit” from Happening?
Lawmakers will have the final say, the High Court ruled on Thursday.
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Operation Mosul: Iraqi Troops Enter City Limits for the First Time in Two Years
The battle is expected to last weeks, perhaps even months.
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The Election No One Has Noticed: Iceland’s Pirate Party
And no, there aren't any parrots or gangplanks involved.
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1,500 Refugee Children Left on Their Own in the Calais “Jungle”
How could this happen?
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“Afghan Girl”: National Geographic Cover to Police Mugshot
Her face is still famous.
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Angering Israel and its Allies, UNESCO Passes Jerusalem Resolution
The resolution refers to the Old City only by its Arabic name.
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ISIS Claims Responsibility for Attack on Police Training Facility in Pakistan
Other groups have claimed responsibility as well.
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How Turkey Might Disrupt the Operation to Retake Mosul from ISIS
Though nobody wants its help, Turkey insists on joining the battle for Mosul.
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The World Health Organization Deems Single People Disabled, For a Good Cause
Wait, what does this mean?
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What is Happening In Mosul?
An Iraqi-led operation to liberate Mosul from ISIS control is underway.
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How Irish Women Buy Pills Online To Get Around Abortion Laws
Ireland has the strictest abortion laws in Europe.
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With Yemen Hurtling Toward Chaos, John Kerry Seeks Ceasefire
To open a "dialogue," according to the State Department.
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Boko Haram Releases 21 Chibok Schoolgirls in Exchange for Militant Leaders
The schoolgirls were kidnapped by the terror group in 2014.
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How Russia Uses Inflatable Airplanes for Psychological Warfare
It's not a new strategy.
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Syrian Refugees Deemed ‘Heroes’ After Thwarting Leipzig Terror Suspect
The man they stopped was targeting an airport in Berlin.
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Why Has ISIS Propaganda Production Decreased?
People going to fight for ISIS have also decreased.
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World Day Against Death Penalty: Do Executions Belong In the 21st Century?
On Monday, many around the world spoke out against the death penalty.
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Saudi-Led Airstrikes Kill 140 in Yemen on Saturday
A statement from the NSC says the U.S. is rethinking its position.
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Pakistan Passes Stricter “Honor Killing” Laws
Loophole allowing family members to pardon prison sentences was also closed.
