5 things to know for your New Day – Tuesday, March 3
NETANYAHU SPEECH What will he say?: At times, Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Barack Obama barely seem to tolerate each other. Today’s speech by the Israeli Prime Minister…
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Tens of Thousands March in Moscow to Honor Putin Critic
MOSCOW — Tens of thousands of people representing a wide range of political parties and movements marched solemnly through central Moscow on Sunday to honor the opposition leader Boris Y….
After Boris Nemtsov’s Assassination, ‘There Are No Longer Any Limits’
On Friday evening, Boris Nemtsov, a Russian opposition leader and former first deputy prime minister under Boris Yeltsin, went on a prominent Moscow radio station to exhort his fellow citizens…
Russian Authorities Say Fellow Opposition Members May Have Killed Boris Nemtsov
MOSCOW — As supporters of Boris Y. Nemtsov, the slain Russian opposition leader, laid flowers Saturday on the pavement where he had been shot dead hours earlier, the Russian authorities…
Here’s what Washington is saying about Netanyahu’s visit
“We need a leader who understands that when the PM and leader of our longtime ally asks to come to Congress to share his concerns about Iran, we should show…
Rebels Accuse Saudis of Fueling Unrest to Divide Yemen
SANA, Yemen — The leader of the Houthi rebel group here, in an unusually combative speech Thursday that reflected frustration by the rebel movement at its deepening isolation, accused Saudi…
Democrats Defiant On DHS Funding As Shutdown Looms
WASHINGTON — Democrats indicated on Thursday that they won’t give House Speaker John Boehner much room to maneuver on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, including on…
Greek football leagues suspended after latest fan violence
Sunday’s game between bitter Athens city rivals Panathinaikos and visitors Olympiakos was marred by a pitch invasion despite a heavy police presence. The players and officials of Super League leader…
Hong Kong’s teen activists vow to return to the streets
In the latest “On China,” CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout meets Hong Kong’s teen activists and explores the rise of the “Occupy Generation” in the wake of 2014’s pro-democracy protests. For…
Hong Kong’s teen activists vow to return to the streets
Please be more like sheep. Believe it or not, that’s the Lunar New Year message for the people of Hong Kong from the city’s leader C.Y. Leung. “In the coming…
Hillary Clinton to court the women of Silicon Valley
“There is a lot of speculation around her future plans, so based on that, there is a lot of anticipation,” Marlene Williamson, CEO of Watermark, said in a phone interview…
Nonsense about terrorism’s ‘root causes’
The Obama administration this week hosted a three-day conference on “Countering Violent Extremism,” which is a government euphemism for how best to deal with Islamist terrorism. Already a predictable tsunami…
Nonsense about terrorism’s ‘root causes’
The Obama administration this week hosted a three-day conference on “Countering Violent Extremism,” which is a government euphemism for how best to deal with Islamist terrorism. Already a predictable tsunami…
Nonsense about terrorism’s ‘root causes’
The Obama administration this week hosted a three-day conference on “Countering Violent Extremism,” which is a government euphemism for how best to deal with Islamist terrorism. Already a predictable tsunami…
Does Kim Jong Un’s new look reflect a new attitude?
And maybe that’s what the reclusive leader of North Korea was going for when he modified his almost boyish over-the-top-flop to a higher, angular, more severe cut. The look first…
Nonsense about terrorism’s ‘root causes’
The Obama administration this week hosted a three-day conference on “Countering Violent Extremism,” which is a government euphemism for how best to deal with Islamist terrorism. Already a predictable tsunami…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Says He Doubts Nuclear Talks Will End Sanctions
TEHRAN — Iran’s supreme leader said on Wednesday that he did not believe that all sanctions against his country would be lifted, a move he had previously said was an…
ISIS atrocity in Libya demonstrates its growing reach in North Africa
It also has support in Yemen, Afghanistan and Pakistan. And the leader of the group ravaging northern Nigeria, Boko Haram, has expressed his admiration of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi….
Jordan Sentences Muslim Brotherhood Leader for Facebook Post
AMMAN, Jordan — The deputy head of the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan was sentenced on Sunday to 18 months in prison for criticizing the United Arab Emirates in a Facebook…
Kurds Clash With Turkish Police While Calling For Release Of PKK Leader
By Seyhmus Cakan DIYARBAKIR, Turkey, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Thousands of Kurds rallied in towns across Turkey’s mainly Kurdish southeast on Sunday and some clashed with riot police in calling…
Boehner holds signing ceremony for Keystone bill destined for veto
“The new majority is getting Congress back to work for the American people,” said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky. – Senate Republicans are expected to hold a vote to…
Hillary Clinton thinks Europe ‘too wimpy’ with Putin, London mayor says
Johnson, on a trade mission to the United States, said that he was struck by the former secretary of state’s insistence that Europe must do more to stand up to…
Deng Liqun, Divisive Chinese Communist Party Official, Dies at 99
HONG KONG — He was as obstinate as a Hunan mule, the Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping said. China’s reformist officials and liberal intellectuals came to detest him, and he often…
Funding Is Still Elusive for Homeland Security
WASHINGTON — Republicans who have been so disciplined in their opposition to President Obama are now finding themselves badly splintered over how to keep the Department of Homeland Security operating…
What does Russia’s President Putin really want?
Has Russian President Vladimir Putin gone completely mad? This question is actually being debated in serious circles. In a telephone conversation with President Obama a few months ago, German Chancellor…
Harry Reid To Have More Eye Surgery
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) will undergo eye surgery on Wednesday, his second since he was injured while exercising in early January. “This is a necessary step to assist…
Australia’s PM Survives Internal Challenge To His Leadership
CANBERRA, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott survived a challenge to his leadership after his ruling Liberal Party on Monday voted down an attempt to unseat him…
Australian PM Tony Abbott faces leadership challenge
Western Australian lawmaker Luke Simpkins says Australians have stopped listening to Abbott and if no one’s listening, Abbott can’t lead the party. If Tuesday’s vote is successful, then a call…
Leader And Lawmakers Of Greece’s Far-Right Golden Dawn To Stand Trial
Greece: Leader, lawmakers of far-right Golden Dawn to stand trial on criminal charges .
5 things to know for your New Day — Wednesday, February 4
ISIS OUTRAGE In retaliation: Jordan executed two al Qaeda prisoners before dawn today, following through on a promised strong response to ISIS’ killing of pilot Moath al-Kasasbeh. Put to death…