Ukrainian officials say the bungled attempt to steal the remains was part of a continuing Russian effort to repatriate the…
Syria’s New Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?
The new Islamist-led government promises moderation, but officials aren’t committing to such issues as women’s rights or free elections.
The Decadelong Trail of Red Flags Ahead of the Deadly Christmas-Market Attack
The suspect in the attack in Germany had history of threats and harassment though no record of violence and an…
Israel’s Enemy in Yemen Proves Hard for U.S. to Deter
The Iranian-backed rebels have kept up a steady drumbeat of attacks in the Red Sea on commercial shipping despite a…
Xi Digs In With Top-Down Economic Plan Even as China Drowns in Debt
As Beijing braces for a new showdown over trade, Xi Jinping is digging in on economic policies aimed at making…
Satellite Images Show North Korea Boosting Arms Flow to Russia
North Korea and Russia are deepening their military cooperation, as Pyongyang ramps up the supply of arms to Moscow for…
Trump Threatens to Take Control of Panama Canal, Greenland
The president-elect’s provocative comments about the canal drew an angry rebuke from Panama’s president.
A Visual Guide to Syria’s Long Struggle for Freedom
The Middle Eastern country had been ruled by outside powers and dictators for centuries before its revolution was realized.
U.S. Navy Shoots Down Own Plane as Fresh Strikes Target Houthi Rebels in Yemen
Two U.S. Navy pilots ejected from their jet fighter over the Red Sea after it was caught in “an apparent…
The Safaris and Carbon-Credit Projects Threatening the Serengeti’s Maasai
Tanzania’s government is evicting tens of thousands of traditional herders from breathtaking natural habitats.
