North Korea lodged a formal protest at the UN against a new Seth Rogen comedy about the assassination of Kim Jong-Un, calling it a “war action.”

The U.S. has been shocked over and over when Beijing says one thing and does another in the South China Sea. Now, at least, it looks like Washington has figured out China’s strategy.

The New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission threatened ride-share service Lyft with potentially crippling fines one day after it announced its arrival in the Big Apple. More competition would be better for all, not only between Uber and traditional taxi services, but between Uber and Lyft as well.

Ten people beat and chased a Swedish man for hanging an Israeli flag outside his window in the city of Malmö. Anti-Semitism is on the rise not only in Sweden but throughout Europe.

A California judge expresses skepticism about Calpers’ claim that it can fine Stockton if the city reduces its pension contributions. The fight isn’t over yet, but this can’t be a good sign for the pension fund.

A recent UN conference produced a number of different plans for tackling climate change, with a special focus on leveraging the increasing pace of technological progress to effect change. This is the kind of green thinking we’d like to see more of.

Illinois pension reform plans appear dead in the water after a State Supreme Court ruling yesterday. The blue model remains unshaken even as the state’s fiscal crisis deepens.

Walter Russell Mead examines the geopolitics of Africa for Aspenia Italia.

The F-35 fighter jet has been plagued with problems, and now may miss its big debut at an English air show. This unimpressive, overly expensive weapons platform is a product of our antiquated defense-procurement policies.

If you want to trace the lines of division between European countries over sanctions on Russia, just follow the South Stream gas pipeline.