Why The UN Doesn’t Have Enough Money For Syria’s RefugeesThe U.S. funds about a fifth of the U.N.'s set budget and is funding almost a fifth of the Syrian crises response, but it still isn't enough.
US Bombing Highlights Human Rights Concerns In AfghanistanU.S. command in Afghanistan will focus on human rights after a U.S. airstrike killed 22 and after reports of covering up sexual abuse.
Death Penalty Won't Exclude You From UN Human Rights CouncilMany call Saudi Arabia hypocritical for its UNHRC membership and its executions, but other countries on the council also use the death penalty.
The US And Russia Have A Few Things To Talk AboutThe U.S. needs to determine the exact targets of Russia's airstrikes in Syria because some fear it's not ISIS.
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Castro And Obama Are On The Same Page About The EmbargoPresident Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro both used their U.N. speeches to campaign for the end of the Cuban trade embargo.
Congressman Swipes Pope's Leftover WaterBut it's our understanding the water in the pontiff's glass wasn't technically holy since he didn't bless it.
A US-China Cyberwarfare Treaty Won't Prevent All BreachesThe U.S. and China are considering a cyberweapons treaty, but some actions, like personal data theft, wouldn't qualify because they're not "warfare."
Madrid Soccer Brings Hope For A Syrian Refugee FamilyA Syrian family tripped by a Hungarian camerawoman got a chance to meet pro soccer players in Spain.
Pope's Role In Mending US-Cuba Ties May Continue On TripsThe pope has already taken a special interest in bringing the two countries closer together.
Has Hungary Forgotten Its History?The refugee crisis in Hungary, although unprecedented in scale, parallels other moments in the country's history.
US Speaks Out Over Suspected Russian Military Plans In SyriaRussia's moves in Syria, which seem to be related to military expansion, have the U.S. concerned, and the State Department is speaking out.
Trump Had A Not-So-Great Radio Interview On Foreign PolicyDonald Trump took a hit in an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt when asked a foreign policy question he didn't quite understand.
Obama Just Might Get His Iran Nuclear Deal, After AllDemocratic Sen. Barbara Mikulski has pledged her support for the Iran deal, giving the president enough votes to push the agreement through Congress.
The Iran Deal Gets Even More Complicated After AP ReportDetails about an Iran nuclear deal are even less clear after the Associated Press ran a report about the issue that underwent unexplained revisions.
How The US Might Retaliate Against China For The OPM HackThe U.S. is planning to retaliate against the Chinese Government for stealing the personnel files of around 22 million federal employees.
What To Know About Israeli Spy Jonathan PollardThree decades after he was sentenced to life in prison, The Wall Street Journal reports Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard will be released.
The US And Iran Are Still Far From FriendsAlthough Iran's supreme leader is still open to the nuclear deal, he has no interest in policy changes. That's not going to help Iran-U.S. relations.
The Iran Deal, ExplainedA nuclear deal has been signed by Iran and six world powers. Ideally it will allay the West's nuclear-related fears and Iran's economic woes. But how?
Japan Divided As Abe 'Bulldozes' Military Bills ThroughPacifist protesters across Japan are against Abe's push for more military powers in the face of international and regional security threats.
Iran Critics Compare Obama To The Man Who Appeased HitlerCritics of the Iranian nuclear deal have compared President Obama to former British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and his offer to Nazi Germany.
Iran And 6 World Powers Agree To Historic Nuclear DealIran and six world powers have agreed on a historic nuclear deal after more than a year of negotiations.
An Iran Deal Is Coming; We're Just Not Sure WhenA deal regarding Iran's nuclear program is expected by Monday. If negotiations succeed, what will the agreement hold, and how will the world react?
France Says Assange Isn't In Danger, Denies Asylum RequestIn a bid for asylum, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange asked France to "carry out a humanitarian and symbolic gesture," but France denied the request.
What Do Embassies Have To Do With Diplomacy?President Obama has sought to re-open the U.S. embassy in Cuba to normalize relations. But how does an embassy play into diplomacy?
