War & Geopolitics
Biljana Plavsic, Former Bosnian Serb Leader, Has Died
Biljana Plavsic, a former Bosnian Serb political leader, has died, according to NYT > World News. She had previously pleaded…
Brazil election heads to runoff as Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round
With neither candidate securing more than 50% of the vote, the Brazil election runoff is scheduled for 25 October. The…
U.S. Withdraws Bombers From U.K. Base After Iran Threat
The United States removed its bombers from a UK air base with unusual speed after US officials reported threats tied…
Nigel Farage questioned by standards commissioner over £5m gift
Nigel Farage was questioned by the standards commissioner for about half an hour last month regarding a £5m gift from…
France closes 400 schools amid student protest wave
More than 400 schools in France will be closed or partly closed on Monday as authorities brace for a second…
Egyptian journalist faces terrorism charges after newsroom detained
An Egyptian journalist has been charged with joining a terrorist group after an entire newsroom was detained, prompting concerns over…
Georgia block party shooting kills 2, wounds 25; Baltimore park shooting kills girl, wounds 3
Several people were killed and dozens injured in two separate mass shootings over the weekend — one at a homecoming…
UK Greens Adopt Policy Linking Zionism and Racism
The Green Party of England and Wales has formally adopted a policy equating Zionism with racism and endorsing a single…
WWII Shipwreck Laden With Explosives Threatens London Waters
A World War II shipwreck loaded with 1,500 tons of munitions lies stranded near London, posing a persistent threat to…
U.S. Marine Accused in Japan Killing Draws Official Protest
Lede A U.S. Marine accused in connection with the killing and robbery of a woman in Japan has drawn an…