State Department Walks Careful Line On Russian Attacks

After two days of drone attacks inside Russia, a State Department spokesman said the United States was not “enabling Ukraine to strike beyond its borders.”

Dec-07-2022

Exiled Russian TV Station’s Reference to Troops Causes Fury in Latvia

A news host’s comment about helping troops prompted the Latvian authorities to revoke the license of TV Rain, a major independent outlet, putting a focus on the public role of Russians who fled.

Dec-06-2022

In New Law, Indonesia Criminalizes Sex Outside of Marriage

Parliament also approved a law that criminalizes criticism of the government, delivering a blow to the country’s progressive reputation.

Dec-06-2022

China’s Xi Emphasizes Unity at Jiang Zemin’s Funeral

Paying tribute to President Jiang Zemin, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, urged the nation to rally around himself, a week after protests tested his authority.

Dec-06-2022

For Sunak, Like Biden, Dullness Could Be a Secret Weapon

For all their differences, President Biden and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain share a challenge: operating in the wake of a larger-than-life predecessor. They have tactics in common, too.

Dec-06-2022