Speaker John Bercow has overturned precedent to give the British Parliament a bigger role in Brexit.
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In Turkey, Senator Calls for Slower, Smarter U.S. Withdrawal From Syria
Lindsey Graham, who met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said he was on a mission to ensure that the withdrawal of troops did not damage American long-term interests.
Aerials of deadly pipeline explosion in Mexico
Footage shows the aftermath of a massive explosion at an illegal pipeline tap in the small town of Tlahuelilpan, about 60 miles north of Mexico City.
Pipeline Erupts in Fiery Explosion in Mexico, Killing Many
The explosion came amid an epidemic of fuel thefts across the country. Initial reports said dozens were killed or injured.
Mexico Dispatch: Amid Border Strife, Mexico Beach Town Asks: Where Have All the Tourists Gone?
Rosarito, Mexico, is usually bustling with throngs of young Americans. But on a recent visit, the town south of Tijuana was desolate, with locals blaming turmoil at the border — and a migrant caravan.
Serbians Are Fighting to Keep Democracy Alive as the Country Takes an Authoritarian Turn
As pro-democracy protesters flooded the streets of Belgrade for the sixth consecutive week, Russian President Vladimir Putin also attracted a crowd here. At a time when authoritarianism is on the rise, a visit like this suggests that Serbia may also be…
Faced With Tough Words From China, Taiwan Rallies Around Its Leader
Support for Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, has risen after she criticized an unpopular proposal by China’s leader to unify the two sides.
‘Disgusting to Say, but It’s the Truth’: German Winemakers See Boon in Climate Change
The hot, dry summer of 2018 produced a sweet bumper harvest that looks like a harbinger of things to come. Traditional styles may suffer, however.
4,141 Latvians Were Just Outed as K.G.B. Informants
Is the newly released Soviet-era archive a real record of collaboration or a time bomb planted by agents as the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991?
Congo Rejects African Union Demand to Delay Election Results
The organization called for the results to be postponed because of “serious doubts” over the conduct of the presidential vote.