News Analysis
Good Green News
Robot Crews Could Make Shipping Greener

International shipping makes up more than 2 percent of global emissions, but crewless ships could help bring that number down.

Putin on a show?
Calling in the Talent

Vladimir Putin calls an economic reformer back in from the cold. Does Russia’s consummate acrobat of power have another somersault in mind?

Crude Economics
“OPEC is Dead”

OPEC members are coming to the painful realization that the cartel’s best days may be behind it.

Corruption in Brazil
Brazil’s Former President to Be Indicted?

This is big, and possibly very serious news. But the dark cloud may have a silver lining.

The Democratization of Burma
Suu Kyi Kicks the Rohingya

The move toward democracy in Burma was hailed by many of the usual naive Westerners as a fairy tale.

The Syrian Civil War
Airstrike on Syrian Refugee Camp Kills 28

Russian-Assad policy of “migratory genocide” continues apace.

Education Reform
Who Likes Testing?

A large majority of students, and a narrow majority of parents, do not believe that there is too much testing in K-12 schools.

Col. Klink and Sgt. Schultz
Poisoning in German Airport Dispute

Berlin-Brandenburg airport scandal takes a turn toward attempted murder.

Hail Shale
Two Thirds of US Gas Is Fracked

Hydraulic fracturing has never been more important to America’s energy fortunes.

The Middle East Aflame
ISIS Attacks Mecca

Four alleged ISIS fighters dead amid shooting and explosions.

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