Iraq Taps Businessman, Ali al-Zaidi, to Form New Government World Times After months of tensions and pressure from both the U.S. and Iran, Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman, was named as prime minister-designate. from NYT >…
Mali Rebels Strike Major Blow Against Junta and Russia’s Africa Corps World Times Coordinated attacks signified a major escalation of insurgent violence in a region of West Africa where military leaders had seized power and warmed …
The Art of the Nuclear Deal World Times President Trump ripped up a pact designed to prevent Iran from building a bomb. Getting a better agreement now could prove difficult. from NYT >…
Iran Offers Plan to Focus on Strait of Hormuz and Delay Nuclear Talks World Times In its latest offer delivered on Sunday, Iran proposed opening the key waterway to shipping traffic and lifting the U.S. blockade, while postponing t…
The Rising Chinese Automaker Not Named BYD World Times Geely is challenging the giant BYD by adapting quickly to swings in demand and energy prices, seizing on interest in electric vehicles prompted by th…
How a Trump Event Shooting Unfolded World Times The gunman had written a “manifesto,” the president said, before trying to enter a dinner in Washington for the White House press corps. from NYT &…
Former Israeli Premiers Join in Bid to Oust Netanyahu in Elections World Times Naftali Bennett, a right-wing politician, and Yair Lapid, a centrist, will merge parties for a vote later this year. from NYT > World News https…