World
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Israel Intensifies Troop Presence After Tel Aviv Shooting
Israel will deploy hundreds of troops to the West Bank and Tel Aviv
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Filipino President-Elect: It’s OK For Civilians To Kill Drug Lords
Shoot a drug dealer in the Philippines and you'll be rewarded.
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Family Detention Centers: Women and Children Locked up After Fleeing Violence
Inside America's own refugee crisis.
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Preparing for a Potential President Trump, India and U.S. Make Agreements
Defense, economic, and environmental goals were discussed by the two leaders.
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Bans Boycotts Against Israel
Cuomo issued an Executive Order preventing organizations and companies from participating in the BDS movement.
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Baby Steps: France Initiates New Round of Israel-Palestine Peace Talks
But key figures were absent from the talks
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#TryBeatingMeLightly: Hashtag Voices Outrage at CII’s Disciplinary Proposal
Bill suggests husbands "lightly beat" their wives as a form of punishment.
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Thailand’s Tiger Temple: Live Adults Removed, Frozen Cubs Discovered
Amid illegal trafficking accusations, Thai officials are removing all tigers from the premises
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Turkey’s President: Birth Control Shouldn’t be Used by Muslim Women
Erdogan calls upon Turkish women to increase their descendants.
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Taliban Appoints New Leader, Kills Eleven in Kabul
On the same day: new leader, same brutal tactics
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From Camp to Camp: Thousands of Migrants in Greece Evacuated
Government directs evacuation of Idomeni, a camp on the Macedonian border.
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Despite Human Rights Disagreements, Obama Lifts Arms Embargo with Vietnam
Many see it as a move to thwart potential Chinese aggression.
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Senate Approves Bill To Allow People to Sue Saudi Arabia for 9/11
President Obama disapproves of the legislation, which could potentially impact U.S.-Saudi relations.
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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo and London Mayor Sadiq Khan Meet; Diss Donald Trump
Anne Hidalgo especially is baffled by the billionaire.
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Turkey’s President vs. German Satirists: A Battle Over Free Speech
Can Germans be silenced from abroad?
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U.S. Complains: China’s Tariffs on Imported Poultry Too High
U.S. brings an appeal to the WTO for the 12th time.
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Kenyan Government Signals Shutdown of Refugee Camps
Over a half a million refugees would be affected by the move.
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Italian Court Says Stealing Food Isn’t a Crime If You’re Poor and Hungry
A story to give you some hope for humanity.
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A Delicate Dance: Fighting ISIS Online While Protecting Free Speech
Governments struggle to monitor online radicalization while protecting First Amendment rights.
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First U.S.-Launched Cruise Ship in Almost 40 Years Docks in Cuba
But not all are happy about the historic voyage.
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Why Hundreds of Refugees are Being Shuffled Around Europe
The EU-Turkey deal to stem the flow of refugees is problematic.
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Jian Ghomeshi’s Acquittal Provokes Debates on Victim-Blaming and Consent
As popular Canadian radio show host found not guilty, people rally to support his accusers.
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Flash Drives for Freedom: Smuggling Information into North Korea
A better use for those old flash drives.
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Kerry Says ISIS “Responsible for Genocide”: What Does That Mean?
More than just stating the obvious.
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The Odd Couple: Kate del Castillo and El Chapo
Kate del Castillo is in the news for more than just her acting right now.
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“The Jungle”: Riots in the Calais Refugee Camp
What does this mean for the people living there?
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President Obama Bans Import of Slave-Produced Goods
Fixing a long-standing loophole.
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Julian Assange’s Partial Victory: A UN Declaration with No Teeth
This isn't over yet.
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Boko Haram and Widespread Terror in Nigeria: Where is the Outrage?
Is there a double standard in what we care about?
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Myths of Violence in Mexico City: Is it Safe to Travel There?
Apparently generalizations abound when it comes to travel plans.
