Leaders

As Maduro holds on, Venezuela opposition eyes negotiated transition

February 20, 2019

In a move shifting focus as it seeks to unseat President Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's opposition is trying to convince ruling Socialist Party officials to join a transition government.

Global Politics

Trump policies unite allies against him at European security forum

Reuters

February 18, 2019

Misgivings about Washington's role in the world are being felt by ordinary people as well as foreign policy specialists. And, Vice President Mike Pence's trip to the Munich Security Conference succeeded only in deepening divisions with traditional allies over questions such as Iran and Venezuela and offered little hope in how to deal with threats.

Global Politics

Showdown looms as Venezuela's Guaido sets aid entry date

Reuters

February 13, 2019

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido told a huge rally of supporters on Tuesday that humanitarian aid would enter the country on Feb. 23, setting the stage for a showdown with President Nicolas Maduro who has refused to let supplies in.

Conflict

How China’s detention camps for Uighurs are separating families

PRI's The World

February 11, 2019

Uighurs in China risk detention if they try to communicate with relatives living abroad, leaving their families to wonder if they are alive or dead.

Global Politics

Talks collapse on border deal as US government shutdown looms

Reuters

February 11, 2019

Talks on border security funding collapsed after Democratic and Republican lawmakers clashed over immigrant detention policy as they worked to avert another US government shutdown.

Global Politics

In stunning move, Thai king's sister running for prime minister

Reuters

February 08, 2019

The sister of Thailand's king entered the race to become prime minister on Friday as the candidate of a populist party, an unprecedented foray into politics by a royal that instantly upended the first election since a 2014 military coup.

Climate Change

Commentary: The border wall problem few of us are talking about? Climate change.

GlobalPost

February 07, 2019

The harsh conditions and increasingly unpredictable weather in the Guatemalan highlands are putting added stress on poor families and pushing up migration in an area where locals estimate nearly half of the 250 households have already seen someone leave.