Germany is again divided between east and west. To understand why, it helps to look at eastern men, who lost their jobs and their country as many women fled west.
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China’s Leader, Hogging Spotlight, Elbows Communist Titan Aside
In a significant propaganda shift, Xi Jinping’s rise has come at the expense of Deng Xiaoping, long hailed as the architect of China’s prosperity.
Cameroon School Kidnappings Are Reported Amid Secession Battle
The school is in a part of Cameroon where separatists have been fighting the government to form their own country. Students have been caught in the middle.
Read transcript of USA TODAY interview with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif
Transcript of USA TODAY interview with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif
Meghan Markle’s mom lands invite from Queen for Christmas with Royals
Queen Elizabeth has reportedly extended an invite to Meghan Markle’s mother that breaks with royal precedent. Buzz60’s Susana Victoria Perez has more.
Scientists uncover potential remedy for arachnophobia
A group of researchers may have found a more efficient way to help people get over their fear of spiders. Veuer’s Sam Berman has the full story.
Marking the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I
Marking the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I
What to know about ‘El Chapo’
Mexican drug lord Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman is known for daring prison escapes.
Amazon offers free shipping on all orders for holiday
There’s only one company that does Christmas better than Santa Claus, that’s Amazon. Buzz60’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has more.
As U.S. Sanctions on Iran Kick In, Europe Looks for a Workaround
The Trump administration’s decision to quit the nuclear treaty with Tehran and restore the measures has divided Washington from its closest allies.