International
Nikki Haley resigns as U.N. ambassador
Nikki Haley has resigned as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
8 years ago
China makes a big play in Silicon Valley
There is a serious concern in Washington that China could acquire too much sensitive U.S. technology and transfer it back home.
8 years ago
The Russia investigations: The new era of foreign threats
This week in the Russia investigations: 21st century great power competition means the challenge of defending American democracy will get tougher, not easier.
8 years ago
Once enslaved by ISIS, Nadia Murad is co-recipient of Nobel Peace Prize
In August 2014, Nadia Murad was one of thousands of Yazidis who were captured by ISIS and forced into sexual slavery. Three months later, she escaped.
8 years ago
Banksy artwork self-destructs moment after $1.4 million sale
"Girl With Balloon" ran through a shredder embedded in the frame, leaving half the canvas hanging from the bottom in strips.
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U.S. charges 7 Russian intelligence officers with hacking 40 sports and doping groups
The charges include conspiracy, wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
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U.S. ends 1955 treaty with Iran, after U.N. court orders a partial lift of sanctions
"This is a decision, frankly, that is 39 years overdue," Pompeo said.
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‘Warning shot’ fired by guard at wanted Muslim cleric’s U.S. compound
Police said that the suspected intruder fled the scene.
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Is the world finally ready to end the deadliest infectious disease?
Maybe the short answer is: We need a better imagination?
8 years ago
U.S. closes consulate in Basra, citing Iran-backed violence
The State Department is temporarily closing the U.S. Consulate in the southern Iraqi city of Basra and evacuating all diplomats stationed there.
8 years ago
You’ve been to Mars and a comet; Japan’s space agency invites you to an asteroid
"Enjoy 'standing' on the surface of this asteroid!" Japan's space agency, JAXA, wrote on their Twitter post containing the video.
8 years ago
Netherlands proposes legislation to ban use of phones on bicycles
The Dutch government is considering a proposal to ban the use of smartphones and other "mobile electronic devices" on bicycles.
8 years ago
Canada’s parliament votes to strip Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi of honorary citizenship
Canada's House of Commons voted unanimously Thursday to revoke honorary citizenship for Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
8 years ago
International artists reclaim Trump’s insult
Trump once called them "shitholes." Now artists from those countries are reclaiming the epithet.
8 years ago
Acupuncture: real relief or theatrical placebo?
Alan Yu heads home to Hong Kong to investigate the ways acupuncture is used in the medical system there.
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