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Kissinger, one hagiography at a time
Washington Politics

Kissinger, one hagiography at a time

In his boyhood home in Germany, love for the late diplomatic giant is in the eye of the beholder

All eyes on Biden, but can they see how close we are to war?
Europe

All eyes on Biden, but can they see how close we are to war?

More than ever the president appears willing to cross any red line against Russia for Ukraine

Awkward: Will George Clooney have to choose, Biden or Amal?
QiOSK

Awkward: Will George Clooney have to choose, Biden or Amal?

Top Hollywood star is expected to headline a mega-fundraiser for the president, but yesterday the administration attacked his wife's work.

The passing of a Republican anti-war, anti-AIPAC fighter
Washington Politics

The passing of a Republican anti-war, anti-AIPAC fighter

A veteran himself, Rep. Pete McCloskey railed against the Vietnam War, and continued to question US interventions until his death on May 8

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People

The UAE: The Middle East’s teflon nation

Mohammed bin Zayed has managed to avoid pushback as he charts an independent course. But that quality may be fraying at the edges.

Turkish-elections
Middle East

Facing a future with Erdogan

Demilitarizing the relationship with Turkey should happen regardless of the May 28 run-off. Here’s why.