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How a young woman was recruited to ISIS — and how she eventually escaped
# How a Young Canadian Woman Escaped ISIS After Being Recruited as a Bride A Canadian woman has detailed her recruitment into ISIS and her eventual e…
Leaders at Celtic summit to affirm right to seek independence from UK
The leaders of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland are preparing to challenge the British government's devolution framework by jointly affirming the…
Donald Trump says he would ‘love’ to see united Ireland
Donald Trump injected himself into one of Europe's most sensitive constitutional questions during a visit to Ireland, endorsing Irish unification and …
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after condemning military drill as threat
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles into the sea Saturday, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula just hours after the United States, S…
What to know about Canada's escalating trade war with the U.S.
Canada's government imposed retaliatory tariffs on approximately $20 billion in U.S. goods on Tuesday in direct response to Trump administration trade…
Israel to close UK consulate in Jerusalem after sanctions against illegal settlements – UK politics live
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced the closure of Israel's UK consulate in Jerusalem in retaliation for British sanctions targeting illeg…
UK condemns Israeli settler ‘ethnic cleansing’ in West Bank – The Latest
Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has delivered the UK government's harshest rebuke of Israeli policy to date, condemning what he calls "settler…
UK to adopt tougher stance on Israel with illegal settlements trade ban
# UK to Adopt Tougher Stance on Israel with Illegal Settlements Trade Ban UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced a major shift in Britain's appro…
Ebola death toll tops 3,000 in Congo outbreak
Congo's deadliest Ebola epidemic has crossed a grim threshold, with confirmed deaths exceeding 3,000 as the outbreak continues its rapid spread across…
Swinney sticks with pledge to cap prices on basic foods in Scotland
John Swinney, Scotland's First Minister, reaffirmed his government's commitment to impose legally binding price caps on essential food items including…
Norway's King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII
King Harald V of Norway died Friday at age 89, ending a 52-year reign that began during the Cold War and extended into the modern European era. His so…
Drumcree ruling raises fears of sectarian confrontation in Northern Ireland
A Northern Ireland high court decision to overturn restrictions on an Orange Order march has revived dormant tensions around Drumcree, a flashpoint th…
As Canada readies retaliatory tariffs, Mark Carney says his nation is 'at war' with U.S.
Mark Carney's Canadian government has escalated trade tensions with the United States by pledging to match American tariffs "dollar for dollar" beginn…
Fractured opposition battles Nigeria's Tinubu as presidential campaigns begin
Nigeria's presidential campaign season officially opened Wednesday, setting the stage for a fractured opposition to challenge incumbent President Bola…
Top Iran official says U.S. focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily
Iran's leadership doubled down on defiance toward the Trump administration this week, claiming that America's reliance on economic sanctions proves Wa…
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs to begin Sept. 8
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs set to take effect September 8, escalating trade tensions with the United States after the Trump administrati…
The Mossad Suffers a Crushing Defeat Entirely of Its Own Making
Israel's Mossad intelligence agency faces internal fallout after failing to deliver on its stated objectives regarding Iran operations, prompting high…
The Short Life of a Newborn During the Iran War
A grandmother grieves the loss of her 20-day-old grandchild killed during conflict with Iran, raising urgent questions about civilian casualties in es…
Top economists urge Burnham to sign UK up to UN initiative on global inequality
Forty prominent economists and academics have signed an open letter pressing Prime Minister Andy Burnham to commit Britain to a United Nations initiat…
Democrats’ stance on Israel takes center stage in Bush-Bell rematch in St. Louis
# Democrats' Israel Stance Dominates St. Louis Primary Rematch Rep. Cori Bush faces a rematch against Wesley Bell in Missouri's 1st Congressional Dis…
Israel Justified Its Wars by Calling Enemies “Crazy.” Now, the Warning Signs All Apply to Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu employed a consistent rhetorical strategy to justify Israeli military campaigns: characterizing adversaries as irrat…
The Pentagon’s Obsession With China Puts Hawai‘i at Risk
The U.S. military has positioned Hawaii as a forward operating zone in preparation for potential conflict with China, exposing the island state to hei…
Russia is trying to force Ukrainian children to become Russian, with reeducation, forcible transfers and camps
Russia has systematically removed Ukrainian children from occupied territories and subjected them to reeducation programs designed to erase their Ukra…
Hasan Piker isn’t retreating
Hasan Piker, a major Twitch streamer with millions of followers, continues wielding substantial influence over progressive politics despite ongoing co…
Centcom commander visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid questions about conditions on ship
Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, made a visit to the USS Abraham Lincoln on Saturday after the carrier strike group extended its d…