Europe Can’t Blame Donald Trump Anymore
Global The question for the Continent’s leaders now is whether they can agree on what they are collectively for, not just what they are against. Adrian Dennis / AFP / Getty / The Atlantic
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Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Lawmakers Resign En Masse
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers said Wednesday that they were resigning en masse following a move by the semi-autonomous Chinese territory’s government to disqualify four of their fellow pro-democracy legislators. The 15 lawmakers announced
Tanzanian Opposition Leader Leaves Country After Police Bar Protest
DODOMA, Tanzania — Escorted by Western diplomats, Tanzania’s main opposition candidate left the country for Belgium on Tuesday after rejecting a presidential election he asserted had widespread irregularities. “I am not fleeing the country,” said the candidate, Tundu Lissu, who was
Pope John Paul II Promoted Cleric After Learning About Sex Abuse Allegations
ROME (AP) — A Vatican investigation into former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has found that a series of bishops, cardinals and popes downplayed or dismissed reports of sexual misconduct with seminarians, and determined that Pope Francis merely continued his predecessors’
MSNBC cuts ties with contributors working on the Biden transition
November 10, 2020 MSNBC cuts ties with contributors working on the Biden transition This story, plus Facebook faces challenges as it tries to appeal to both sides of the political aisle, a look at how the relationship between
BBC Probes Whether Princess Diana Was Tricked Into Bombshell Interview
The BBC announced Monday that it’s launching a “robust” probe into accusations that lies and forged documents were used to trick Princess Diana into her groundbreaking 1995 interview with journalist Martin Bashir. Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, claimed that
Localized communication plans help Senegal control COVID-19
Despite warnings about the inadequacy of Senegal’s health care system, the country’s COVID-19 case numbers remain among the lowest per capita in the world, largely due to its fact-based and swift response. Following the country’s first COVID-19 case, Senegal enacted
European Union Files Antitrust Charges Against Amazon
LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators have filed antitrust charges against Amazon, accusing the e‑commerce giant of using data to gain an unfair advantage over merchants using its platform. The EU’s executive commission, the bloc’s top antitrust
Armenia, Azerbaijan Agree To End Fight In Nagorno-Karabakh Region
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenia and Azerbaijan announced an agreement early Tuesday to halt fighting over the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan under a pact signed with Russia that calls for deployment of nearly 2,000 Russian peacekeepers and territorial concessions.
The Anti-Trump Hangover Is Here
Global When you’re used to fighting enemies, how do you go back to having mere opponents? Carolyn Drake / Magnum For political junkies, the post-election crash hits like a hangover. Here in Britain, we