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Fall in Oil Prices Poses a Problem for Russia, Iraq and Others
From Moscow to Caracas, Riyadh to Baghdad, in Tehran, Algiers, Kuwait City and Lagos, officials are confronting the plunge in…
In Britain, ‘Stupidity’ Defense Has a Drawback
After his acquittal from the phone hacking scandal, Charles Brooks sought to be reimbursed by the government for the legal…
Suspected Qaeda Operative Tries to Quash Rights Waiver
Nazih Abdul-Hamed al-Ruqai testified in Manhattan courtroom that he felt he had “no choice” but to sign away his rights…
At War Against ISIS, Iraqi Premier Is Facing Battles Closer to Home
As Iraq fights the Islamic State, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is also battling critics in his own party and the…
Finally, a Name for ISIS Strikes: Operation Inherent Resolve
The United States Central Command said the name was meant to reflect “the unwavering resolve” of the nation and its…
As Oil Prices Plummet, Saudi Arabia Faces a Test of Strategy
In an effort to prop up prices, officials have signaled a willingness to endure reduced profits rather than cut production,…
Open Source: Activist on Trial for Tearing Photo of Bahrain’s King Repeats Act in Court
Bahrain once again jailed Zainab al-Khawaja, a prominent opposition activist, for tearing up a photograph of King Hamad bin Isa…
Blast in Somali Capital Kills at Least 5
The attack, the second of its kind in two days in Mogadishu, took place at outside a cafe where students…
‘Substantial Work’ Said to Remain in Iran Nuclear Talks
Negotiators face a Nov. 24 deadline for an accord to trade significant constraints on Iran’s nuclear activities in return for…
U.S. Steps Up Strikes on Embattled Syrian Town, Aided by Data From Kurds
Kurdish officials said the intensified attacks in Kobani had allowed them to regain territory and push the militants back on…
Jerusalem Journal: A House-by-House Struggle for Control of a Jerusalem Neighborhood
In East Jerusalem, late-night move-ins by Jewish settlers are raising tensions and questions about ownership of the properties.
Stranded Hikers Await Rescue After Deadly Blizzard in Nepal
Twenty-eight hikers have been rescued after a blizzard killed at least 20 people on one of Nepal’s most popular hiking…
Sinosphere Blog: China’s Naval Chief Visited Disputed Islands in the South China Sea, Taiwan Says
According to Taiwan’s top intelligence official, the Chinese naval chief took a sea voyage last month to survey islands in…
Letter From India: As India Aims to Clean Up, an Example Glides Underground
As the prime minister begins his clean campaign, the subway system shows that it is possible for India to maintain…
Japan Rebuffed Over U.N. Report on Wartime Brothels
Author rejects request to retract part of a 1996 United Nations report on women forced into prostitution during World War…
Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Traveling While Arab
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Sinosphere Blog: In City of Protests, Pro-Democracy Newspaper Becomes Target
Apple Daily, the unabashedly pro-democracy newspaper, and its founder, Jimmy Lai, have been a thorn in the side of the…