A tale of two cities
HERE follows a tale of two cities — not, as in Dickens’s novel, Paris and London, but Paris and Madison, Wisconsin.
Despite Trump’s appeals, executions declining in US
Despite president Donald Trump’s appeals for increased use of death penalty, its application has declined in the United States, with executions and sentences at historically low levels.
Theresa May wins Conservative Party vote of confidence
British prime minister Theresa May won a confidence vote from her party on Wednesday but 117 of her lawmakers said she was no longer the right leader to implement Britain’s exit from the European Union.
US, China set to take action against each other as tensions rise
China and the US are set to take action against each other as tensions escalate over trade, cyber hacking and espionage as US senior law enforcement officials identified Beijing as the most serious threat to US national security on Wednesday.
Three killed, 12 injured in Strasbourg Christmas market shooting
A gunman killed at least three people and wounded a dozen others at the famed Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg on Tuesday before fleeing the scene, authorities said.
Modi stares at defeat in Indian state elections
India’s ruling party looked set Tuesday for stinging election defeats in at least two stronghold states, in a big blow to prime minister Narendra Modi ahead of national polls in 2019.
New York Times: Kushner offered advice to Saudi crown prince after journalist's death
The President's son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, continued to have private conversations with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to The New York Times.
France 'gilets jaunes' protesters detained and tear-gassed
French police clashed in Paris on Saturday with protesters staging a fourth weekend of "gilets jaunes" demonstrations against the government of President Emmanuel Macron.
Why Carlos Ghosn remains silent two weeks after his arrest
Carlos Ghosn was arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of financial misconduct more than two weeks ago, yet the world hasn't heard a word from the auto industry icon since.
Flynn has given 'substantial assistance' to the special counsel
Special counsel Robert Mueller told a federal court Tuesday that former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn has given "substantial assistance" to the Russia investigation and should not get jail time.
