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Thu, 06/10/2016 - 02:47
Nadia Murad's work on behalf of Yazidi women who’ve suffered at the hands of the Islamic State has earned her a Nobel nomination. But even if she receives the prestigious prize, it may do little to help her cause.
Thu, 06/10/2016 - 00:52
Former refugees High Commissioner António Guterres is a bittersweet pick for the United Nations’ next chief.
Wed, 05/10/2016 - 23:26
Neither of the presidential campaigns knows what their Syria policies actually mean.
Wed, 05/10/2016 - 22:35
In the West, the Nazi Führer is thought of as a genocidal maniac — everywhere else, he’s considered a political inspiration.
Wed, 05/10/2016 - 22:30
Sometimes the only way to end a conflict is to forgive those who were behind it.
Wed, 05/10/2016 - 22:10
Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the situation in Syria with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday, less than 48 hours after the State Department announced a suspension in “bilateral channels with Russia” related to reducing the violence in Syria.
Wed, 05/10/2016 - 21:25
A Polish official mocked women's plans to march, but 30,000 of them showed up anyway.
Wed, 05/10/2016 - 19:58
The poll also showed that Chinese citizens prefer Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump.
Wed, 05/10/2016 - 19:57
Harold T. Martin, III allegedly removed classified information and stored it at his Maryland home.
Wed, 05/10/2016 - 19:20
The world's big powers are rallying behind the former Portuguese prime minister and U.N. refugee chief to lead the United Nations.
Sat, 01/10/2016 - 15:43
He’s outmaneuvered all of his political rivals at home. Now the populist prime minister is setting out to put his stamp on the EU.
Sat, 01/10/2016 - 15:15
Voters in Georgia have had enough of turbulent politics. Their upcoming election is marked by apathy — and maybe that’s OK?
Fri, 30/09/2016 - 23:36
The latest hack of the Democratic nominee’s campaign reveals Clinton has some misgivings about Obama’s push to modernize the nuclear arsenal.
Fri, 30/09/2016 - 22:01
And the allegation that we received funding to nominate him for the award is preposterous.
Fri, 30/09/2016 - 21:50
Watch this video of a top U.N. official stroking a blue helmet without saying a word.
Fri, 30/09/2016 - 21:44
A top aide to President Joseph Kabila told FP there is no tension in Congo and that Americans should feel safe there.
Fri, 30/09/2016 - 20:22
The legendary comedy program prepares to take on an election some are already calling farcical.
Fri, 30/09/2016 - 20:13
As New Delhi and Islamabad trade nuclear threats and deadly attacks, a brewing war over shared water resources threatens to turn up the violence.
Fri, 30/09/2016 - 18:51
The government in Bogotá was winning the war. So why did it decide to give concessions to the rebels anyway?
Fri, 30/09/2016 - 18:24
Leftist guerillas have been trekking across Colombia for classes on Marxist economics, cultural history, and how to run for office.
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