politic
The risky politics of progress
Global problems such as terrorism, inequality and political dysfunction aren’t easy to solve, but that doesn’t mean we should stop trying. In fact, suggests journalist Jonathan Tepperman, we might even want to think riskier. He traveled the world to ask global leaders how they’re tackling hard problems —...
New deputy minister’s youth, racy photos fire up criticism
When Anastasia Deeva, 24, was appointed deputy interior minister on Nov. 10, the Ukrainian press and social media users questioned the appointment because of Deeva’s age. News stories and social media posts criticized Interior Minister Arsen Avakov for appointing the 24-year-old woman to a high post, questioning both her...
Why President Obama Won’t Meet With Fidel Castro
Cuban President Raul Castro will roll out the red carpet for President Obama as he makes his historic trip to the island nation today. But there's another Castro who will be conspicuously absent from the diplomatic fanfare: Castro's older brother Fidel Castro. The White House says President Obama will not meet with the...
Kerry Says Syria Peace Talks Can Go Forward
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says UN-sponsored peace talks on Syria should go ahead on March 14 as planned, but Russia and U.S. monitors are meeting first to discuss perceived cease-fire violations. Speaking in Saudi Arabia on March 12, Kerry, speaking said he hoped to speak by phone later in the day with Russian Foreign...
Republican debate: Civility breaks out as restrained Trump eyes victory
This is how the Republican debate season ends. Not with a bang, but with civil disagreements — even when the topic is the acceptability of sweeping anti-Muslim rhetoric, condoning violence at political rallies or the use of torture and assassination as foreign policy tools. Technically there still could be one debate on...
EU deal gives UK special status, says David Cameron
David Cameron says a deal struck with EU leaders will give the UK "special status" and he will campaign with his "heart and soul" to stay in the union. The agreement, reached late on Friday after two days of talks in Brussels, gives the UK power to limit some EU migrants' benefits. It also includes a...