Turkey moved troops to the border, raising the possibility of an inadvertent confrontation with American forces in the same area.
Tag: Politics and Government
Theresa May Finds No Joy in Brussels. Now What for Brexit?
Theresa May’s foray to Brussels to seek the E.U.’s aid in getting a deal through her Parliament ended in frustration, leaving her with no clear way forward.
Sri Lanka’s Disputed Prime Minister Will Step Down
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa will step down from his claim to be the country’s premier, but Sri Lanka’s economy has been badly damaged.
China’s Economy Slows Sharply, in Challenge for Xi Jinping
Car sales are falling. Housing is slow. Workers get three-month unpaid vacations. For Chinese leaders, pressure for a trade deal with President Trump is rising.
After Yellow Vests Come Off, Activists in France Use Facebook to Protest and Plan
Away from the street protests, demonstrators have built thriving communities in Facebook Groups, which are helping to fuel the Yellow Vests.
Who’s in the Middle of a Spat Between the U.S. and China? Canada
Canada is in a tricky spot, boxed in the middle between its two largest trading partners, and worried about having to choose sides.
Pastor Charged With ‘Inciting Subversion’ as China Cracks Down on Churches
Wang Yi, one of China’s best-known Protestant pastors, has been charged for “inciting subversion,” suggesting a serious crackdown on religious groups.
Turning to a New Brexit Battle, Theresa May Faces E.U. Resistance
After surviving a confidence vote at home, Mrs. May was asking European Union leaders to help her out. But she might be asking for the impossible.
5 Takeaways About Theresa May’s (Sort of) Victory
The prime minister limps on after winning a no-confidence vote, but her deal is still on the ropes and a trip to Brussels probably won’t help.
In France, School Lessons Ask: Which Twitter Post Should You Trust?
To combat online misinformation and radicalization, one of the world’s largest national internet literacy efforts is teaching students how to spot junk information.