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Trump Plays ‘Ugly American’ While Putin Jokes
The American president is undermining a unique opportunity to help himself ahead of a historic summit with Kim Jong Un, analysts say.
June 8, 2018
Report Slams U.S. ‘Gag Rule’
A rule first imposed by Ronald Reagan and intensified by Donald Trump doesn’t prevent abortions in developing countries and limits other unrelated medical services, according to a new analysis.
June 5, 2018
What’s Russia Doing in North Korea?
Ahead of the anticipated nuclear summit between Washington and Pyongyang, Putin’s government is turning toward former communist allies as it tries to exert more influence on Asia.
May 31, 2018
Where Children Are Most at Risk
An analysis from Save the Children documents parts of the world where children face the greatest danger.
May 30, 2018
Who Will Fix Internet Privacy Problems?
New and unprecedented European Union internet rules may still be insufficient at a time of deep privacy concerns globally.
May 24, 2018
What Does Malaysia Do Now?
Deep-seated scandals unraveled the last government and may still upend the newly elected one.
May 22, 2018
What’s Next for Nicaragua?
Violent protests that threaten to tear apart the poor Latin America nation could also usher in a new era of reform.
May 15, 2018
Trump’s Iran Plan Ripples Globally
The president’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has global implications.
May 8, 2018
What Does Putin Do Now?
Speculation begins over the Russian president’s future as he begins a new six-year term.
May 7, 2018
Americans View China Most Powerful
Data compiled for U.S. News Best Countries survey casts new light on the effect of ‘fake news’ and political propaganda.
May 1, 2018
