France Bans Israeli Minister Over Treatment of Detained Flotilla Activists World Times Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli national security minister, has long drawn criticism for his hard-line statements and harsh policies against Palestinian…
Once Trump’s Co-Pilot Against Iran, Netanyahu Is Now a Mere Passenger World Times A partner in the war, Israel has been largely left out of the peace talks, a humbling setback for its prime minister with significant risks for the c…
Mob Burns Congo Ebola Center Amid Rare Strain Outbreak World Times Several hundred people massed at the gates of a hospital to demand the body a suspected Ebola victim. Violence broke out when staff refused the reque…
Britain vs. Bonds World Times Bond markets have been putting fear into the hearts of politicians for a long time. Britain has become the latest case study. from NYT > World N…
U.N. Official Who Says U.S. Punished Her for Speech Wins a Round in Court World Times The government has appealed a judge’s ruling that it violated the free speech rights of Francesca Albanese, who was sanctioned for speaking out again…
Exxon Is Nearing a Deal to Pump Oil in Venezuela, Marking a Victory for Trump World Times The U.S. oil giant is negotiating a deal to pump oil in Venezuela, ending a standoff with its socialist rulers and marking a victory for President Tr…
Ebola Containment Efforts May Have Been Hindered by USAID Shutdown and CDC Cuts World Times Aid cuts by the Trump administration have shut down crucial disease surveillance networks and medical supply chains in East Africa. from NYT > W…