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As ‘net neutrality’ vote nears, some brace for a long fight
World
December 14, 2017
As ‘net neutrality’ vote nears, some brace for a long fight
As the federal government prepares to unravel sweeping net-neutrality rules that guaranteed equal access to the internet, advocates of the…
Philippine Congress votes to extend martial law in south
World
December 13, 2017
Philippine Congress votes to extend martial law in south
The Philippine Congress voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to extend martial law in the south by…
France seeks ways to boost anti-jihadi force in Africa
World
December 13, 2017
France seeks ways to boost anti-jihadi force in Africa
Presidents, princes and diplomats are coming to Paris on Wednesday to breathe life into a young African military force that…
Under Putin, Russia increases clout in the Middle East
Middle East
December 13, 2017
Under Putin, Russia increases clout in the Middle East
When Russia launched a military campaign in Syria two years ago, President Vladimir Putin sought to save his ally from…
Poll: Over 90 percent of Palestinians oppose Trump move
Middle East
December 13, 2017
Poll: Over 90 percent of Palestinians oppose Trump move
The Palestinians overwhelmingly oppose President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and have little faith in the US…
Men due to leave Guantanamo Bay under Obama seem stuck under Trump
World
December 13, 2017
Men due to leave Guantanamo Bay under Obama seem stuck under Trump
Abdellatif Nasser got what he thought was the best news possible in the summer of 2016: One of his lawyers…
Turbulent Senate race now in hands of Alabama voters
World
December 12, 2017
Turbulent Senate race now in hands of Alabama voters
Depending on who is making the case, Alabama’s special Senate election Tuesday is about either continuing the “Trump miracle” in…
Dems divided on when to fight over fate of young immigrants
World
December 12, 2017
Dems divided on when to fight over fate of young immigrants
For Illinois Rep. Luis Gutierrez, a passionate, liberal Democrat of Puerto Rican descent, there is no more important issue in…
Iceland closes gender gap but violence against women remains
World
December 12, 2017
Iceland closes gender gap but violence against women remains
For nine years in a row, the World Economic Forum has ranked Iceland as having the world’s smallest gender-equality gap,…
Pentagon to allow transgender people to enlist in military
World
December 12, 2017
Pentagon to allow transgender people to enlist in military
Transgender recruits will be allowed to enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, the Pentagon said, as President Donald Trump’s…
#MeToo spotlight increasingly pointed at past Trump conduct
World
December 12, 2017
#MeToo spotlight increasingly pointed at past Trump conduct
Donald Trump sailed past a raft of allegations of sexual misconduct in last year’s presidential election. Now the national #MeToo…
World leaders, high security at Paris climate summit
Environment
December 12, 2017
World leaders, high security at Paris climate summit
More than 50 world leaders are gathering in Paris for a summit that President Emmanuel Macron hopes will give new…
Charges: Turkish businessman exported US goods to Iran
Middle East
December 12, 2017
Charges: Turkish businessman exported US goods to Iran
Federal prosecutors allege a Turkish businessman helped illegally route Wisconsin-made outboard engines and boat generators to the Iranian navy. Forty-year-old…
Pipe bomb strapped to man explodes in NYC subway, injuring 2
World
December 11, 2017
Pipe bomb strapped to man explodes in NYC subway, injuring 2
A pipe bomb strapped to a man went off in the New York City subway near Times Square on Monday,…
21 Rohingya women recount rape by Myanmar armed forces
World
December 11, 2017
21 Rohingya women recount rape by Myanmar armed forces
The use of rape by Myanmar’s armed forces has been sweeping and methodical, The Associated Press found in interviews with…
3 people arrested in firebomb attack on Swedish synagogue
World
December 11, 2017
3 people arrested in firebomb attack on Swedish synagogue
Three people have been arrested for allegedly throwing firebombs at a synagogue in the Swedish city of Goteborg, the second…
American diplomat: US looks to counter Iran in post-war Iraq
Middle East
December 11, 2017
American diplomat: US looks to counter Iran in post-war Iraq
As Iraq emerges from three years of war with the Islamic State group, the US is looking to roll back…
Israeli defense chief calls for Arab boycott after protests
Middle East
December 10, 2017
Israeli defense chief calls for Arab boycott after protests
Israel’s defense minister called Sunday for a boycott of Arab businesses in an area where residents took part in violent…
Israeli strikes kill 2 Hamas men after Gaza rocket attack
Middle East
December 10, 2017
Israeli strikes kill 2 Hamas men after Gaza rocket attack
Israeli airstrikes killed two Hamas members early Saturday following a rocket attack on Israel, in the latest fallout from President…
Arab ministers demand reversal of Trump Jerusalem decision
Middle East
December 10, 2017
Arab ministers demand reversal of Trump Jerusalem decision
Arab foreign ministers on Sunday demanded that the United States rescind President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s…