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Vive La France!
US, Allies Toughen Military Stance Against Iran

A coalition starts to make some moves—but are we again leading from behind?

Bipartisan Support
Dems Stand by Iran Bill Despite Veto Threat

The White House is finding itself increasingly hemmed in by Congress on Iran, as Democrats appear ready to support a bill the Obama administration desperately wants shelved.

Syria Endgame?
France to Kerry: No Negotiated Solution With Assad

As Kerry comes around to negotiating with Syria’s dictator, the French firmly say “non”.

Benedict's Precedent
Pope Francis to Quit Early?

Pope Francis discusses the possibility that he might follow Benedict’s example and step down. It could mark the beginning of a major shift in the Vatican’s balance of power.

Policing the Police
Body Cameras Not a Cop Cure-All

A pilot program for police body cameras in Detroit resulted in a shockingly low percentage of force incidents on tape.

Asia's Game of Thrones
China Brands ASEAN Head a “Partisan”

The fight over who could or should arbitrate the territorial disputes in the South China Sea is as bitter as the disputes themselves.

Les Francophiles
For Americans, It’s Vive la France

With 82 percent favorability ratings (a record high) for our old ally, it’s Vive La France in America these days.

Crude Economics
Oil Price Crash Sends North Dakota Reeling

Oil-producing states like North Dakota are now facing the first real challenge to the shale boom.

Nuclear Proliferation
This Is What Real Green Progress Looks Like

China is once again approving nuclear reactors. This is what good green news looks like.

ISIS Vs. The Vatican
Vatican Calls for Use of Force Against ISIS

Meanwhile, more and more American military veterans are traveling to Iraq to join anti-ISIS militias.

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