Why did President Obama and President Trump treat Iran so differently? Can the nuclear deal be saved? How might the confrontation end?
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Deutsche Bank Scales Back Ambitions, Announcing Job Cuts and Reorganization
The bank that once symbolized German economic prowess is effectively abandoning hope of playing in the same league as Wall Street banks, and struggling to remain relevant.
In Leaks, U.K. Ambassador Casts Trump as Ineffective and Erratic
Diplomatic cables containing the British ambassador’s withering assessment of the Trump administration could damage relations at a delicate moment for Britain.
In Leak, U.K. Ambassador to U.S. Calls Trump Administration ‘Inept’ and ‘Clumsy’
Diplomatic cables containing the British ambassador’s withering assessment of the Trump administration could damage relations at a delicate moment for Britain.
Someone Used a Chain Saw to Make a Melania Trump Statue. Few Were Impressed.
An American artist commissioned a wood carver to create “the first monument to Melania” in her native Slovenia. But some residents were bewildered.
As New Zealand Fights Online Hate, the Internet’s Darkest Corners Resist
If anything, the appetite for material connected to the Christchurch massacre is growing, even as New Zealand tries to deny the accused gunman a platform for his views.
He Enjoys American Coffee and Restaurants. Is He a Credible Negotiator for Iran?
Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Iranian most closely associated with the 2015 pact, is under fire both at home and in Washington, which is weighing sanctions on him.
Amid Talks With U.S., Glimpses of New Futures for North Korea
Engagement has opened a set of once-closed possibilities, bringing risk and some opportunity for Kim Jong-un and the world.
A Taliban Attack on Children Causes Outrage, Everywhere but at Peace Talks
One child was killed and 50 were wounded in a Taliban attack near a school, causing widespread condemnation — but silence at peace talks in Qatar.
What You Need to Know About the Zika Virus and Travel
The virus has been out of the headlines, but that doesn’t mean it is gone. The World Health Organization just updated its guidelines for travelers to the Zika zone.