World Politics

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  Castro’s denial: Personal assurance clouds probe of attacks

  The Cuban president seemed as rattled as the Americans

  • Posted September 15, 2017
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  Police arrest CEO of world’s largest meatpacker

  Allegedly used own plea bargains to gain an advantage in financial markets

  • Posted September 13, 2017
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  Greece: Angry police kick off 2-day anti-austerity protests 

  Rallies timed to coincide with visit by prime minister to international trade fair

  • Posted September 8, 2017
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  Cuba opens 5-month transition likely to end Castro reign

  Castro expected to remain head of Communist Party, giving him power that may be...

  • Posted September 5, 2017
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  Putin: Leader in artificial intelligence will rule world

  Says AI raises 'colossal opportunities and threats'

  • Posted September 1, 2017
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  US disrupts evacuation of IS militants in Syria

  Evacuation part of a controversial deal brokered by the Lebanese Hezbollah group

  • Posted August 30, 2017
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  UN report urges rights council to address Venezuela violence

  Cites 'systematic use of excessive force'

  • Posted August 30, 2017
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  Research reveals Puerto Rico gender pay gap

  Two economists stress that although women have more education, men earn more; inequality worse...

  • Posted August 28, 2017
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  Trump administration imposes sweeping sanctions on Venezuela

  Prohibit American financial institutions from providing new money to the government or the state...

  • Posted August 25, 2017
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  US, Canada, Mexico pledge quick work to update NAFTA

  First round of renegotiations wrapped up

  • Posted August 21, 2017