World
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South Sudanese Soldiers Raped Foreigners, While the U.N. Did Nothing
Emma Von Zeipel | August 16, 2016Here are the gruesome details from the four-hour violent rampage.
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Did Trump’s Campaign Chairman Accept Cash Payments from Ukraine?
Alec Siegel | August 15, 2016"P. Manafort" was written 22 times in a ledger that kept track of such payments.
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Muslim Women Can No Longer Wear Burkinis to the Beach in Cannes
Emma Von Zeipel | August 12, 2016The Mayor of Cannes, in Southern France, has banned the “burkini” from its beaches. He claims it is a threat to public...
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The 2020 Olympics and Feminism: Yuriko Koike in the Spotlight
Jillian Sequeira | August 11, 2016Will she deliver the most equitable Olympics yet?
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Italian Lawmaker: Parents Raising Vegan Kids Should Be Jailed
Alexis Evans | August 11, 2016Parents could face up to four years in jail if the proposed law passes.
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Is a U.N. Aid Employee an Agent of Hamas?
Alec Siegel | August 10, 2016Israel indicted a man who it says is a conspirator of the terrorist group.
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Will the Japanese Emperor Eventually Step Down Over Health Concerns?
Alec Siegel | August 8, 2016Akihito is the 125th emperor of the Chrysanthemum Throne.
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U.S. Pays Iran $400 Million: Ransom or Routine?
Alec Siegel | August 4, 2016Those opposed to the Iran nuclear deal are calling it a ransom payment.
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North Korea Continues to Test Missiles; Emergency U.N. Meeting Called
Alec Siegel | August 4, 2016The latest launches come at a testy time between North Korea and the rest of the world.
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With a Fresh Round of Airstrikes, U.S. Joins Fight Against ISIS in Libya
Alec Siegel | August 2, 2016The effort will last weeks, not months, officials said.
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China Doubles Down on South China Sea Claim on Eve of Diplomatic Talks
Alec Siegel | August 1, 2016The talks will aim to find a diplomatic solution to an increasingly volatile situation.
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Did North Korea Just Declare War on the U.S.?
Alec Siegel | July 28, 2016A top diplomat hinted at that in an interview with the AP.
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State of Emergency Declared In Canadian Town Due to Oil Spill
Inez Nicholson | July 26, 2016Who will be affected and who is to blame?
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U.S. Troops Sent to South Sudan to Aid Fleeing Americans
Alec Siegel | July 13, 2016Hundreds died last week and thousands more have fled their homes.
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International Court Rules Against China’s South China Sea Claims
Alec Siegel | July 12, 2016It's an important symbolic step, but China shows no signs of backing down.
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New Day In the UK: Theresa May Is the First Female PM In 26 Years
Alec Siegel | July 11, 2016The 59 year-old is to officially replace David Cameron on Thursday morning.
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NATO Summit to Address Russian Aggression, Cyber Threats, and ISIS
Alec Siegel | July 7, 2016The two day conference starts Friday in Warsaw.
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North Korea Replies to U.S. Sanctions on Kim Jong-un
Emma Von Zeipel | July 7, 2016What does this mean for the relationship between North Korea and the U.S.?
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Report Blasts Tony Blair, UK Government’s Handling of Iraq War
Alec Siegel | July 6, 2016Could Blair's actions warrant criminal charges?
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Summer of Strikes: Union Protests in the US and France
Jillian Sequeira | July 6, 2016Unrest in the U.S. and abroad.
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Here’s What You Need to Know About ISIS’s Weekend of Terror
Mariam Jaffery | July 6, 2016Five cities in three countries were hit by the terrorist group and its adherents.
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Japan Keeps a Watchful Eye on Its Nearly 15,000 Muslims
Alec Siegel | July 1, 2016The Japanese Supreme Court recently dismissed a challenge to the widespread surveillance program.
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Jordan Officials Sold U.S. Supplied Weapons on Black Market
Alec Siegel | June 30, 2016The weapons were meant to arm Syrian rebel groups.
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Israel and Turkey Re-establish Diplomatic Ties
Alec Siegel | June 27, 2016Palestinians could see increased aid as a result.
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Brexit: What You Need to Know in the Aftermath of Britain’s Historic Vote
Alec Siegel | June 24, 2016It will take up to two years to fully withdraw from the bloc.
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North Korea Amps Up Missile Testing with Two Launches Over Two Hours
Alec Siegel | June 23, 2016The missiles have the capacity to hit Japan and Guam.
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John Oliver to Britain: The EU is an “Irritating Institution,” But Don’t Leave
Emma Von Zeipel | June 21, 2016The immensely consequential vote is on Thursday
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Suspect in Murder of British MP Jo Cox Had Ties With Neo-Nazis
Emma Von Zeipel | June 20, 2016Many details are still unclear.
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Bangladesh Arrests over 8,000 in Attempt to Stop Radical Violence
Emma Von Zeipel | June 14, 2016It's unclear where the violence is coming from.
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Largest Ever Petition Against China’s Annual Dog Meat Festival Launched
Emma Von Zeipel | June 12, 2016It’s an annual tradition that always draws big crowds of protestors–the dog meat festival in Yulin, in southern China....