U.N. Chief Warns ‘A Wind of Madness Is Sweeping the Globe’

EDITH M. LEDERER / The Associated Press Feb 4, 2020 Antonio Guterres points to escalating conflicts from Libya and Yemen to Syria and beyond. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Brexit Deal Cleared by EU Parliament; U.K. Set to Leave Friday

RAF CASERT / The Associated Press Jan 29, 2020 Although Britain's divorce terms have been approved, huge uncertainties surround the future. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Gustave Flaubert Anticipated Our Surreal New Normal

Susanna Lee / The Conversation Jan 21, 2020 Donald Trump's presidency has left many of us feeling bewildered and demoralized, but fans of "Madame Bovary" have seen this all before. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

‘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 )