Tehran is sticking with the program despite crippling Western sanctions, as protests continue and President Trump…
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Why Jihadism Is in Retreat
Despite isolated terrorist attacks by extremists, political Islam is increasingly taking a more pragmatic approach as…
Could You Pass South Korea’s English Language Test? Try Our Quiz
These are the five hardest questions from the country’s notoriously challenging college-entrance exam, a batch of…
Trump Rolls the Dice on Nation-Building With Vow to ‘Run’ Venezuela
The swift military operation delivered strongman Nicolás Maduro into custody, though his lieutenants said they were…
Venezuela’s Maduro Seemed Untouchable. Now He Will Stand Trial in New York.
U.S. prosecutors must prove that the Venezuelan strongman is the boss of a drug cartel.
The Genius Whose Simple Invention Saved Us From Shame at the Gas Station
On a rainy day in Detroit, a Ford engineer got confused, then soaked—and inspired. It took…
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How a $3 Grocery Bag Became an International Status Symbol
From Seoul to Melbourne, the canvas carrier is the latest marker of being well-traveled, in-the-know and…
U.S. Strikes in Venezuela Disrupt Air Traffic Across Caribbean
Flights are canceled at Puerto Rico airports, and delays are expected for air travel across the…
Chevron Is in Prime Position to Help Unlock Venezuela’s Vast Oil Reserves
The South American country says its proved oil reserves top 300 billion barrels which, if true,…