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July 1, 2020

UN says Afghan military mistakenly fired mortars into market, killing 23 civilians in area controlled by Taliban

An impartial investigation by the U.N. mission in Afghanistan concluded that a shooting at a market in Sangin on Monday that killed nearly two dozen civilians, including children, was the result of mortars fired by the Afghan Army that was intended to target the Taliban. 

June 30, 2020

Putin nears goal of changing Russian constitution, letting him stay in power until 2036

Russian President Vladimir Putin is one step closer to cementing a set of constitutional changes that would allow him to remain in power until 2036.

June 17, 2020

Canada loses bid for UN Security Council seat despite Trudeau's push

Canada on Wednesday lost out to two European countries for a seat on the United Nations Security Council, after Norway and Ireland were picked to join the U.N.'s powerful decision-making body instead.

May 17, 2020

Chinese ambassador to Israel found dead at home, says Israeli foreign ministry

China’s ambassador to Israel was found dead inside his home north of Tel Aviv on Sunday, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said.

May 11, 2020

Poland’s presidential vote becomes ‘ghost’ election with zero percent turnout amid coronavirus

Poland’s presidential election on Sunday did not take place due to the coronavirus outbreak, although the vote was never officially canceled.

May 5, 2020

US, UK launch post-Brexit trade negotiations amid coronavirus

Negotiators for the U.S. and the UK opened talks for a new trade agreement via teleconference Tuesday, despite postponements caused by the coronavirus pandemic, in hopes of establishing a post-Brexit economic boost. 

May 4, 2020

What is China's social credit system?

China’s social credit system is a government program being implemented nationwide to regulate its citizens behavior based on a point system.

April 12, 2020

Israeli president rejects bid to form new government, setting up possible 4th election

Israel's president on Sunday turned down a request from Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz for a two-week extension to form a new coalition government.

April 7, 2020

US debunks Berlin leaders’ allegations that it seized 200,000 face masks amid coronavirus pandemic

The U.S. government and German commentators sharply criticized officials in Berlin for manufacturing a scandal, alleging that the Trump administration improperly seized 200,000 face masks destined for police in the city during the coronavirus pandemic.

March 24, 2020

Vladimir Putin's strangest propaganda moments

Russian President Vladimir Putin, through the lens of state media, is a man of many talents. Here are some of Putin’s strangest propaganda moments.