Secret IDB Proposal Would Give $48 Billion Infusion to Boost Venezuela's Economy — but Only After Regime Change
The plan would allow a new government to win over the public — while privatizing Venezuela's public assets.
World
Nancy Pelosi Takes Control of U.S. Foreign Policy on Brexit With Stark Warning to U.K.
In Dublin, Nancy Pelosi said Congress would block any trade deal with the U.K. if the British exit from the EU threatens the peace in Northern Ireland.
Making a Killing
Secret Report Reveals Saudi Incompetence and Widespread Use of U.S. Weapons in Yemen
Donald Trump says Saudi Arabia could turn to Russia or China for arms, but the French intelligence report emphasizes its dependence on the West.
The War on Immigrants
A Honduran Asylum-Seeker Was Brutally Murdered After Being Deported — From Mexico
While Donald Trump seeks border wall funding, the U.S. has already helped Mexico build an invisible wall, sending asylum-seekers to their deaths.
Sweden Could Reopen Rape Investigation of Julian Assange; U.K. Urged to Prioritize Swedish Case Over Extradition to U.S.
A woman who says Julian Assange forced himself on her in 2010 while she was sleeping has asked Swedish prosecutors to reopen a rape investigation.
Julian Assange Arrested in London After Ecuador Withdraws Asylum; U.S. Requests Extradition
The WikiLeaks founder was arrested by British police who were invited into Ecuador's London embassy on Thursday after his asylum was withdrawn.
Netanyahu Set for Victory as Israelis Vote for Never-Ending Military Rule of Palestinians
Voters in Israel re-elected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has promised to ignore pressure to end Israeli military rule over a captive population.
Voices
Stoning Gay People to Death in Brunei Is an Outrage and Not My Definition of Islam
The Sultan of Brunei is utterly wrong to institute this death penalty. There is nothing Islamic about criminalizing gay people.
Cameras Linked to Chinese Government Stir Alarm in U.K. Parliament
Hikvision is supplying its cameras to U.K. government departments, universities, and hospitals, raising national security and human rights concerns.
On the Eve of Israel's Election, Netanyahu Thanks Trump for Sanctioning Iran at His Request
“Thank you, my dear friend, President Donald Trump,” Israel’s embattled prime minister tweeted, “for answering another one of my important requests.”