The CIA’s Complicity in Recent Global Atrocities Revealed

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Feb 21, 2020 Intelligence expert William Binney discusses the revelation that a widely used encryption service has been in government hands for decades. Dig deeper ( 24 Min. Read )

NATO Is as Good as Dead

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Nov 26, 2019 The 70-year-old alliance has been fraying since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Donald Trump's presidency may finish it off altogether. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Germany, Allies Celebrate 30 Years Since Berlin Wall Fell

FRANK JORDANS / The Associated Press Nov 9, 2019 Chancellor Angela Merkel and other European leaders place flowers on the remains of the wall that divided the German capital for 28 years. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Climate Activists Block Roads, March in Global Protests

GEIR MOULSON / The Associated Press Oct 7, 2019 Members of the Extinction Rebellion movement demonstrate for more urgent action against climate change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘You Are Failing Us’: Plans, Frustration at U.N. Climate Talks

SETH BORENSTEIN / The Associated Press Sep 23, 2019 After teen climate activist Greta Thunberg shames them for their inaction, leaders claim they will do more but concede it's not enough. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

High-Stakes Gamble: Iranian Envoy Gets Surprise G-7 Invite

SYLVIE CORBET, LORI HINNANT and DARLENE SUPERVILLE / The Associated Press Aug 25, 2019 Fissures emerge among world leaders over how to deal with Iran as the country's foreign minister arrives as a guest of the French president. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

72 Sent to Hospitals in Hong Kong Protests

The Associated Press Jun 12, 2019 Injuries occur during a day of sit-ins and clashes between protesters and police over a hotly contested extradition bill. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

The Right and the Greens Gain Ground in EU Elections

LORNE COOK, LORI HINNANT and MIKE CORDER / The Associated Press May 26, 2019 The elections are seen as a test of the influence of the nationalist, populist and hard-right movements that have swept the continent. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Le Pen’s Far-Right Wins Over Macron’s Centrists

The Associated Press May 26, 2019 The far-right nationalist leader says the expected result "confirms the new nationalist-globalist division" in France and beyond. Dig deeper ( 23 Min. Read )

Theresa May Resigns as British Prime Minister

JILL LAWLESS / The Associated Press May 24, 2019 With Brexit in shambles and several Tories already jockeying to replace her, the Conservative Party leader pledges to step down June 7. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Austria to See Early Election After Scandal

The Associated Press May 18, 2019 Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (pictured) calls for a new vote after Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache resigns over alleged corruption. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

EU Offers to Extend Brexit Deadline to Halloween

JILL LAWLESS and RAF CASERT / The Associated Press Apr 10, 2019 Leaders of the 27 remaining EU member states met for over six hours before agreeing to the postponement. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )