Smart Tech for the City of 2030
The future was here at a recent marquee tech show in Japan. The Consumer Exhibition of Advanced Technology, or CEATEC,...
Syrian Forces Enter Key Border Town, Blocking Turkish Plans
Syrian forces on Wednesday night rolled into the strategic border town of Kobani, blocking one path for the Turkish military...
Erdogan Slams US Peace Efforts Ahead of Pence, Pompeo Visit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged Wednesday to continue a military operation into Syria, despite calls from Washington for a cease-fire. ...
British Couple Balks at White House Meeting with Diplomat’s Wife Involved in Their Son’s Fatal Crash
A British couple whose son was killed in a traffic accident involving a U.S. diplomat’s wife has balked at President...
Chinese Snooping Tech Spreads to Nations Vulnerable to Abuse
When hundreds of video cameras with the power to identify and track individuals started appearing in the streets of Belgrade,...
Trump Urges Italy’s Leader to Increase Defense Spending
President Donald Trump urged Italy on Wednesday to increase its defense spending as he welcomed Italian President Sergio Mattarella to...
Macron And Merkel Try To Showcase Unity as Brexit Looms
President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Angela Merkel sought Wednesday to demonstrate the solidity of the French-German relationship at a meeting...
House Democrats Not Easing Up on Their Impeachment Probe
The impeachment inquiry is revealing vivid new details about the high-level unease over President Donald Trump’s actions toward Ukraine and...
Catalans March on Barcelona After 2 Nights of Violence
Spain’s government said Wednesday it would do whatever it takes to stamp out violence in Catalonia, where clashes between regional...
Ukraine’s Chief Prosecutor Could Be Pivotal in Trump, Biden Standoff
Ukraine’s new prosecutor general has only been in office since the end of August, but he will likely be central...
Analysts: Trump Is Playing for Time With Erdogan
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is heading a U.S. delegation traveling to Turkey on Wednesday on behalf of President Donald...
Clashes Erupt in Barcelona as Catalan Separatists Protest Sentences for Leaders
Protesters and police clashed late on Tuesday in Barcelona during rallies against the jailing of nine Catalan separatist leaders, with...
EU: Brexit Deal in Sight but UK Must Still Do More
European Union officials hoped to sketch out a Brexit deal with Britain within hours, but negotiations stretched into early Wednesday...
Nigeria’s Land Borders Closed to All Goods, Customs Chief Says
Nigeria has closed its land borders to all movement of goods and has no timeline for reopening them, the head...
Erdogan Remains Defiant in Face of US Sanctions
U.S. sanctions on Turkey over its Syrian military offensive are being dismissed by the political leadership in Ankara, as financial...
German 5G Rules Avoid Huawei Ban; US Warns on Intel Sharing
Germany has released draft security guidelines for next generation wireless networks that stop short of banning Huawei, as the U.S....
Spain Targets Online Group Behind Catalan Separatist Protest
New disruptions to Catalonia’s transportation network on Tuesday followed a night of clashes between activists and police over the conviction...
Russia Moves to Fill Void Left by US in Northern Syria
CEYLANPINAR, TURKEY — Russia moved to fill the void left by the United States in northern Syria, deploying troops Tuesday...
Ukraine Fears Collateral Damage From Trump Impeachment Probe
KYIV — Ukraine is at the center of the impeachment proceedings against U.S. President Donald Trump, as Democrat opponents claim...
Germany Responds to Youth Demands for Action on Climate Change
The German government recently unveiled a plan to tax carbon emissions from cars and buildings. It’s a big move in...
Trump Set to Sanction Turkey Over Incursion to Northern Syria
The Trump administration is set to impose economic sanctions on Turkey, potentially as early as this week, for its military...
Erdogan Vows to Push Kurds from Northern Syria, Despite Their New Alliance with Syrian Government
Syrian government troops have arrived in several northern Syrian towns where they are joining local Kurdish forces in an effort...
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