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Why a German official 'flipping the bird' at neo-Nazis reverberatesFor many Germans, the refugee crisis and the rise of the far right is the latest flashpoint in reconciling the problems of the present with the lessons of a painful past.
Mexico: Drug lord's son among those abducted at resortThe kidnapping of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's son, along with a half-dozen others, may suggest that the imprisoned drug lord is losing control of his cartel internally, while also facing pressure from rival cartels.
Russia is now using an Iranian base to fight in Syria. Why is that important?On Tuesday, Russian bombers launched airstrikes in Syria from a base located in Iran, which could could have significant repercussions for Russia's military and political influence in the Middle East.
Why Filipinos are protesting a hero's burial for Ferdinand MarcosLarge protests were held Sunday against the re-interment of dictator Ferdinand Marcos in the National Hero's Cemetery in Manila.
Why did Cannes ban the 'burkini' from its beaches?Muslim women will no longer be allowed to wear full body covering 'burkinis' to the beach in Cannes due to a new local ordinance that bans them due to their 'provocative' nature.
A historic number of LGBT athletes at Rio: trend or trendsetter?The number of openly gay Olympians in Rio are more than twice as many as in London at the 2012 Games.
Russia accuses Ukraine of terrorism in Crimea, where Russia is buildingComplications have arisen in Putin's plans to shore up Crimea's links to Russia with new infrastructure projects.
Last Aleppo doctors plead with Obama for more help: What is the US doing?Syria's largest city is under siege. Fifteen of the city's remaining handful of doctors wrote to President Obama this week, asking for help in the humanitarian crisis.
In setback for Brazil's Rousseff, Senate puts her on trialDespite the Brazilian president's efforts to persuade lawmakers to change their minds, senators voted 59-21 to put her on trial. After the trial, the senate will vote on whether to permanently remove her from office.
Iranian hackers: Are they targeting opponents of Tehran?Iranian hackers that belong to the notorious group Rocket Kitten penetrated an encrypted messenger app popular among many dissidents, say researchers. Were the hackers acting on behalf of Tehran?
Why did Kenya deport Taiwanese citizens to China?A Kenyan court deported five Taiwanese nationals to China instead of Taiwan, a country with which Kenya has no diplomatic relations.
Why Turkey's conservative leadership is embracing a secular hero, for nowDespite a history of enacting religious and conservative policies, Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan has invoked the spirit of the secularist Turkish leader Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, in an attempt to unify the country after the July 15th coup attempt.
Why critics are bashing departing British PM Cameron's picks for honorsFormer Prime Minister David Cameron is being accused of 'cronyism' for awarding high honors to political allies who were part of the 'Remain' campaign. Along with Cameron, they were unable to prevent Britain's vote to leave the EU.
China and South Korea trade barbs over US missile-defense systemChina said South Korea is to blame for the regional instability, but South Korea's presidential office said China should do more to curb North Korea's provocations.
Macedonia declares emergency after flooding kills 21At least 5,000 people are in urgent need of food and water, Macedonian authorities say, and over 1,000 people have been evacuated from the country's capital.
Thai voters overwhelmingly approve junta-backed constitutionA measure of stability brought by the military government could explain the 'yes' vote, experts say, but the government has been criticized for severely restricting public discussion of the proposed constitution.
'Security concerns' prompt Iranian ban on Pokémon GoCiting 'security concerns,' Iran is the first country to ban the augmented-reality game.
Akihito to give rare video message following talk of abdicationJapan’s Emperor Akihito will deliver a rare recorded video message Monday amid reports that he intends to abdicate the throne.
Turkey's Erdogan stages mass rally in show of strength after coup attemptPresident Tayyip Erdogan's response to the attempted military coup has drawn criticism from the West, and could jeopardize the NATO "frontline" state's aspirations to join the European Union.
Iran executes nuclear scientist for spying for U.S.Shahram Amiri, a researcher at Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, had disappeared during a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia in 2009 and later resurfaced in the U.S. He returned to Iran in 2010 and had been detained since then.
