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The West Auditions Syria's New Leaders
Senior U.S. diplomats visit Damascus, as Washington and Brussels weigh lifting sanctions against the country’s transitional government.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
The man behind method acting
50 years ago, "The Godfather Part II" was playing in theaters nationwide. The film catapulted Lee Strasberg, whose namesake form of acting preparation was used by some of the film's leads, to ...CBS News - 17h -
ISIS leader killed in US airstrike
The U.S. military killed an ISIS leader and another member in an airstrike in Syria on Thursday, the Pentagon revealed Friday. U.S. Central Command (Centcom) Forces targeted Abu Yousef, also known ...The Hill - 1d -
Murphy: Why are Democrats acting as if DOGE is 'legitimate'?
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) questioned why Democrats are acting as if Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) panel is “legitimate” in a podcast appearance. ...The Hill - 2d -
South Korea's acting leader vetoes opposition-sponsored bills, deepening political strife
South Korea’s acting leader has vetoed a spate of contentious bills sponsored by the main opposition party, deepening political strife in the wake of parliament’s impeachment of President Yoon Suk ...ABC News - 2d -
The leftwing firebrand who could be South Korea’s next leader
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung seen as frontrunner in potential electionFinancial Times - 4d -
The Social Security Fairness Act is incredibly irresponsible
Instead of being fair, this legislation will lead to harsher and faster automatic benefit cuts for most of us.MarketWatch - 5d -
The Social Security Fairness Act is a bad idea
This legislation would allow some workers to double-dip and speeds the exhaustion of the trust fundMarketWatch - 5d -
South Korea opposition urges top court to act swiftly on impeachment
Parliament voted to impeach Yoon over his attempt to impose martial law.ABC News - 6d -
‘No political authority’: South Korea’s interim leader faces daunting task
Han Duck-soo must navigate foreign policy challenges and warring political factions after president’s impeachmentFinancial Times - Dec. 15 -
After Impeachment, South Korea Is Left With No Elected Leader
The suspension of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s powers left a seasoned but unelected prime minister in charge of a country facing daunting challenges at home and abroad.The New York Times - Dec. 15 -
The Impeachment of South Korea’s President, Explained
In its second attempt, the National Assembly moved to force President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. But the troubles for him and his country are far from over.The New York Times - Dec. 14 -
Leaders Liverpool 'phenomenal in face of adversity'
Liverpool miss the opportunity to go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League but did Arne Slot's side show title-winning character against Fulham?BBC News - Dec. 14 -
South Korea's Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to 'fight to the end'
South Korea’s president has defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges, vowing to “fight to the end” in response to attempts to impeach him and ...ABC News - Dec. 12 -
North Korea Breaks Silence on South Korea’s Martial Law Declaration
In its first statement about the turmoil over President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law decree, the North said nothing about how inter-Korean relations might be affected.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
South Korea’s Opposition Leader Determined to Oust President Yoon After Martial Law
Lee Jae-myung, the main opposition leader, is leading efforts to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his declaration of martial law. He could also be the next president.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Actor guilty of raping teen in acting classes
Alexander Westwood, 24, sexually assaulted a child over an eight-year period.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Who Is the Leader of Syria’s Rebel Offensive?
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani spearheaded a lightning assault that led to the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
A Sidelined Sitting President: South Korea's Leader Won't Run the Country
The ruling party and prime minister will handle state affairs, not Yoon Suk Yeol, after he briefly imposed martial law. The opposition calls the arrangement illegal.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
Police investigating Labour council leader
Scottish Labour confirmed Cammy Day has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
‘Great danger’ to South Korea unless President Yoon suspended, says ruling party leader
Head of the People Power party claims there is a significant risk that president could order ‘extreme actions’. The South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, could put citizens in “great danger” if he ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
South Korea's opposition leader questions President Yoon's state of mind after martial law chaos
South Korea’s opposition leader has questioned the state of mind of President Yoon Suk Yeol and vowed to make all-out efforts to get him impeached as soon as possibleABC News - Dec. 6 -
In the 6-hour mayhem of South Korea's martial law, a woman's act of resistance was a defining moment
In the groundswell of fury and defiance that erupted among South Koreans after their president declared martial law, it was perhaps the iconic momentABC News - Dec. 6 -
S Korea president ordered arrest of own party leader
The head of President Yoon's party called for his suspension in a sign it may back moves to impeach him.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Trump names Caleb Vitello as acting director of ICE
President-elect Trump named Caleb Vitello as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday night. Vitello has 23 years of experience at the agency and previously played ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Burchett: DOGE will be 'waste of time' unless Congress acts
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) will be a “waste of time” unless Congress acts on the “things that they're talking real big about.” “The ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Democracy in crisis in South Korea
The president faces impeachment after imposing martial law.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
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South Korea's president replaces his defense chief, who said troops exercising martial law were acting on his orders
South Korea's president replaces his defense chief, who said troops exercising martial law were acting on his ordersABC News - Dec. 4 -
Hilary Benn begins process of repealing Legacy Act
Hilary Benn begins the process of formally repealing the controversial Troubles legislation.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
A stress test for South Korea’s democracy
Key institutions held firm against the president’s reckless moveFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
AI-Powered Robots Can Be Tricked Into Acts of Violence
Researchers hacked several robots infused with large language models, getting them to behave dangerously—and pointing to a bigger problem ahead.Wired - Dec. 4 -
13 women convicted in Cambodia of acting as pregnancy surrogates for foreigners
Thirteen women from the Philippines have been convicted on human trafficking-related charges for acting as surrogates in Cambodia for a ring selling babies to foreigners for cashABC News - Dec. 3 -
13 women convicted in Cambodia of acting as surrogates for foreign clients
Thirteen women from the Philippines have been convicted on human trafficking-related charges for acting as surrogates in Cambodia for a ring selling babies to foreigners for cashABC News - Dec. 3 -
Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s Opposition Leader?
The opposition leader rallied lawmakers to vote down President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law decree.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
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Joe Biden’s selfish parting act
In pardoning his son, the president has ensured that the distance between himself and Trump is now shrouded in fogFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Joe Biden’s Pardon of Hunter is a Consummate Act of Nepotism
With the pardon of his son, President Biden added his name to the roll call of presidents who dishonored their office by misusing the pardon power.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Pressley: Biden 'must act' on clemency before leaving office
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) is renewing calls for President Biden to grant clemency to thousands of Americans serving time in federal institutions following his bombshell pardon of his son, ...The Hill - Dec. 2
