Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump
WASHINGTON — The grinding war between Ukraine and its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration,…
Polygamous leader with 20 ‘wives’ faces sentencing for criminal sex acts with kids
PHOENIX — A polygamist religious leader who claimed more than 20 spiritual “wives” including 10 underage girls was…
Slovenia – Alpine, Mediterranean, Continental
Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Slovenia may be divided into three climatic…
Germany and other European countries suspend decisions on Syrians’ asylum bids after Assad’s fall
BERLIN — Germany and several other European countries said Monday they are suspending decisions on asylum claims by…
Palestine – Occupation, Refugees, Conflict
If one chief theme in the post-1948 pattern was embattled Israel and a second the hostility of its…
Europe’s economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in coming
BRUSSELS — Even before the French and German governments collapsed, Europe’s economy had enough difficulties. Tepid growth and…
The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty
BEIRUT — Syrian President Bashar Assad fled the country on Sunday, bringing to a dramatic close his nearly…
Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes accused of pepper spraying woman
BERWYN, Ill. — Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes is due in court later this month after a woman accused…
Member of Little Rock Nine christens nuclear submarine named for Arkansas
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The nuclear submarine USS Arkansas was christened Saturday, almost a decade in the making…
Moldova – Eastern Europe, Republic, Prut River
TransdniestriaThe separatist enclave of Transdniestria in Moldova.(more) The weakening and eventual collapse of the Communist Party in the…
Germany, France and Poland condemn use of force against protesters in Georgia
BERLIN — The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Poland on Saturday strongly condemned “the disproportionate use of…
Analysis: At dueling Mideast forums, officials ask what will happen when Donald Trump takes office
MANAMA, Bahrain — At glittering ballrooms in the Mideast this weekend, discussions of the wars and chaos gripping…