Italy Tilts Trump's Way, Refusing Safe Haven to Child Migrants Saved From Drowning
Italy's interior minister, Matteo Salvini, seems ready to vie even with his hero Donald Trump in cruelty toward the most vulnerable.
World
Who Cares What Trump “Gives” North Korea at the Summit? What Matters Is Preventing Him From Starting a Nuclear War.
We should all pray that Tuesday is the beginning of long, drawn-out negotiations — whether extremely successful or empty and fruitless.
Lacking Birth Control Options, Desperate Venezuelan Women Turn to Sterilization and Illegal Abortion
The extreme lengths people will go not to have children illustrate the depth of Venezuela’s economic crisis, and its disproportionate effect on women.
Israel Attempts to Smear Razan al-Najjar, Palestinian Medic It Killed, Calling Her "No Angel"
Israel's army released a deceptively edited video, hoping to tarnish the image of Razan al-Najjar, a Palestinian paramedic killed by Israeli fire in Gaza.
Making a Killing
UAE Says It Can’t Control Yemeni Forces — Even as It Hands Them Bags of Cash
The U.N. estimates 340,000 people will likely be displaced if fighting reaches the port city of Hodeidah, a key entry point for humanitarian aid.
Argentina Won't Play Israel in Soccer Because Slaughtering Palestinians Has Consequences
Palestinians celebrated a diplomatic victory as Israel confirmed the cancellation of a scheduled visit to Jerusalem by Argentina's national soccer team.
Jordan’s Prime Minister Ousted Amid Demonstrations — but Protests Against Austerity Continue
Seen widely as a bastion of stability in the Middle East, Jordan is facing a round of protests.
Russian State TV Attacks Austrian Journalist Who Challenged Putin
The phrase “lying press,” or Lügenpresse, is a term of abuse used by Nazis decades before Donald Trump convinced himself he invented the insult “fake news.”
Massive Truckers' Strike Exposes Political Chaos as Brazil Gears Up for Elections in October
A truckers' strike sowed economic and political chaos — and some are begging the military for relief.
Making a Killing
U.S. Airstrikes Violated International Law in “War of Annihilation” in Raqqa, Syria, Says Amnesty International
An estimated 1,800 civilians were killed in the U.S.-led campaign to push ISIS from Raqqa. A new report documents the destruction.