The quarrel between the first lady and deputy national security adviser Mira Ricardel apparently began during a trip Melania Trump took to Africa.
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Turkey Calls for International Inquiry in Khashoggi Killing
Jamal Khashoggi was a Saudi dissident killed in a consulate in Istanbul. Turkey is keeping pressure on as Saudi Arabia tries to wrap up its investigation.
Judge rips lawyer for ‘El Chapo’ as trial enters second day in New York
A judge rejected a prosecution requestto throw out the entire opening statement presented by a lawyer for alleged Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.
France Says Trump’s Twitter Attack Lacks ‘Common Decency’
A barrage of scathing tweets aimed at the French president, Emmanuel Macron, landed on the third anniversary of the Paris terrorist attacks.
U.K. Ad Highlighting Plight of Orangutans Is Deemed Too ‘Political’ to Air
The animated commercial for the food retailer Iceland, featuring a baby orangutan, noted that the palm oil industry contributed to the destruction of rain forests and habitats.
What Makes Someone French? If You Live in France, We Want to Hear From You
As the divide over French identity deepens, tell us how your views have evolved.
3 Days Stranded in Siberia? Flight Delays Don’t Come Much Worse Than This
Passengers on an Air France plane that was forced to land at Irkutsk airport in Russia endured a nightmare stay after a replacement plane also developed a fault.
At War: A Letter to the Army: Don’t Punish the Man Who Led the Mission That Killed My Son
The father of one of the American soldiers killed in Niger last year writes a letter of support for the Army captain who led the fateful mission.
Behind a Saudi Prince’s Rise, Two Loyal Enforcers
The killing of Jamal Khashoggi has focused attention on two aides to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who have played key roles in his aggressive acts.
Israel’s Hawkish Defense Minister Resigns and Calls for Early Elections
Avigdor Lieberman accused the Netanyahu government of being soft on the unrest in Gaza, calling a cease-fire with Hamas a “capitulation to terror.”