Putin Warns Israel Over Russian Plane Downing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls Putin to express sorrow over the plane's loss, but insists that Syria bears responsibility for the downing of the Il-20 electronic intelligence plane.
Turkey, Russia Agree on Demilitarized Zone in Syria's Idlib Region
The area will be established by Oct. 15 and be 9 to 12 miles deep, with troops from Russia and NATO-member Turkey conducting coordinated patrols.
How Deeply Is Putin Involved in Meddling Abroad?
Experts believe the Russian president may just be signaling what he wants, prompting ambitious individuals to scramble to win his favor.
Are Trump's Advisers Trying to Bait Him Into War in the Middle East?
If the president bows to his neoconservative aides on Syria, he risks thrusting the U.S. into a deadly conflict with Russia.
Putin Says Suspects in U.K. Nerve-Agent Poisoning Are 'Civilians'
Britain has charged two alleged agents of Russia’s military intelligence agency in absentia following an attack in March.
High-Stakes Diplomacy as Battle for Syria's Idlib Looms
Iranian and Russian leaders support a military campaign to retake the last rebel-held stronghold in Syria as Turkey's president pleads for a cease-fire. U.S. and others warn of a bloody humanitarian disaster.
No, a Teen Did Not Hack a State Election
While far from impregnable, voting sites are not nearly as vulnerable as some in the media may have led you to believe.
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The Contradictions of John McCain
In this repost of a 2008 Truthdig article, Editor in Chief Robert Scheer analyzes the inconsistencies in the political career of the senator, then the Republican candidate for the presidency.
Robert Reich: Republicans Have Abdicated Their Constitutional Duty
The GOP will never hold Donald Trump accountable for his actions. It's up to the rest of us to reclaim our democracy.
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Trump, Corporate Media Are Both Enemies of the People
The mainstream media should be taken to task, but not for the same reasons the president uses in his attacks on the press.
