‘A More Dangerous World’: Iran Killing Triggers Global Alarm

JOHN LEICESTER / The Associated Press Jan 3, 2020 The targeted killing dramatically ratchets up tensions in the Mideast and sparks worldwide concerns. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Fighting Rages Near Libya’s Capital Amid Push by Rebel Army

SAMY MAGDY / The Associated Press Dec 14, 2019 The country may be plunged into a bout of violence rivaling the scale of the 2011 conflict that ousted and killed Moammar Gadhafi. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Media Are Blatantly Ignoring Uprisings Across the Globe

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Dec 9, 2019 This year has seen mass demonstrations from Chile to Lebanon, yet our political press only sees fit to cover the protests in Hong Kong. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Mass Strikes in France Shut Eiffel Tower, Trigger Clashes

ANGELA CHARLTON and CLAIRE PARKER / The Associated Press Dec 5, 2019 An outpouring of anger is directed at the government’s plan to overhaul the retirement system. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

NATO Chief Seeks to Shore Up Unity as Rows Roil Allies

LORNE COOK / The Associated Press Dec 3, 2019 French president's comments about the alliance's "brain death" due in part to lack of U.S. leadership draw President Trump's sharp retort. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Countries Pledge $9.8B for Global Climate Fund to Help Poor

The Associated Press Oct 25, 2019 Environmental campaigners slam the United States and Australia for refusing to contribute. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Millionaires’ Grip on the Globe Is Only Tightening

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Oct 22, 2019 According to Credit Suisse's annual Global Wealth Report, just .9 percent of the population now owns nearly half of the planet's wealth. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

We Are Teetering on the Brink of War With Iran

Greg Wilpert / The Real News Network Sep 6, 2019 Sanctions are squeezing Tehran to death. If the EU can't salvage the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, things could escalate quickly. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Spurning Amazon Aid, Bolsonaro Brings Up Notre Dame Fire

LUIS ANDRES HENAO and CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA / The Associated Press Aug 27, 2019 The Brazilian president rejects millions in relief pledged at the Group of 7 summit unless Emmanuel Macron tenders him an apology. 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 )

68 Protesters Detained as Leaders Gather at G-7 Summit

The Associated Press Aug 24, 2019 French police fire tear gas and water cannon at a crowd of about 400 mostly peaceful anti-capitalism demonstrators near Biarritz. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Bolsonaro May Send Army to Fight Massive Amazon Fires

MARCELO SILVA de SOUSA / The Associated Press Aug 23, 2019 France accuses the Brazilian leader of lying over his commitment to save the rainforest, which is seen as crucial to slowing global warming. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )