Putin said Trump was right to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria because they weren’t ‘needed’
Author: Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY
‘Unscrupulous politicians’ help drive worst year on record for journalist killings
Eightyjournalists were killed this year, 348 are currently in prisonand 60 are being held hostage.
Steve Bannon: Fired architect of Trump’s campaign insists he’s still relevant. Others aren’t so sure
Nearly 18 months after Steve Bannon was fired from the Trump White House he insists he’s as relevant as ever. The evidence is hard to see.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May survives no-confidence vote amid Brexit turmoil, stays as Conservative leader for now
Her victory increases the chances of an orderly British exit from the EUnext year, although she still needs to get thedeal approved by Parliament.
They ‘created a monster’: Footage of ‘humiliated’ student protesters shocks France
Authorities across France are bracing for a third weekend in a row of clashes with anti-government protesters.
Chinese state media brand U.S. ‘despicable rogue’ over Huawei exec Meng Wanzhou’s arrest
State media linked to China’s ruling Communist Party accuse Washington of trying to halt China’s global rise by arranging arrest of Huawei executive.
France suspends fuel-tax hike that led to violent ‘Yellow Jacket’ protests
The French government suspends a rise in a fuel tax that has led to violent protests.
Trump’s business ties to Russia stretch back more than 30 years, from big building projects to beauty pageants
Donald Trump’s interest in developing real estate in Moscow, including luxury hotels, stretches back decades.
America’s long wait for Bobby Fischer-like chess champion just got longer
Miami-born Fabiano Caruana hoped to end the USA’s 46-year wait for a world chess champion. He was beaten by Norway’s Magnus Carlsen.
Argentina considers war crimes investigation of Saudi crown prince
Argentina is examining a possible war crimes investigation into Saudi Arabia’s crown prince related to Yemen.