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Turkey

What are the implications of a Turkish military operation in Syria?

Why is Turkey threatening to make new incursions in northern Syria? What are the implications for Syrian Kurds, the fight against the so-called Islamic State, and already strained US-Turkish relations?

USA

Toni Morrison championed and chastised presidents

She called Bill Clinton "our first black president" — a turn of phrase that stirred years of debate, and for which she later expressed a measure of regret..

World

US labels China a 'currency manipulator' as trade war deepens

The United States has officially designated China a "currency manipulator", the first such accusation between major powers for a quarter of a century.

USA

How does Europe compare with the US on gun ownership?

Here's a clue: It's not Switzerland.

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USA

El Paso shopper took a bullet for his wife

Juan de Dios Velazquez had only moved to El Paso, Texas, with his wife Estela Nicolasa from Ciudad Juarez, just across the border in Mexico, six months before they were caught in Saturday's mass shooting at a Walmart store.

USA

Prosecutors to seek death penalty for shooter who killed 22 in El Paso

Governor Greg Abbott told reporters that the tragedy was "one the deadliest days in the history of Texas."

Sweden

US rapper A$AP Rocky released from custody until assault trial verdict

A Swedish judge has decided to release US rapper A$AP Rocky from custody until the verdict.

USA

US withdraws from key nuclear treaty with Russia

The collapse of the 1987 treaty banning intermediate-range missiles has some fearing the world could enter into a new arms race.

USA

New audio reveals Reagan calling African officials 'monkeys'

New audio from the US National Archives reveals former US president Ronald Reagan calling African UN delegates 'monkeys'.

USA

Watch: Basketball star Julian McClurkin scores while parasailing

The Harlem Globetrotters player described it as a "once in a lifetime experience."

USA

US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate, citing weak global growth

The US Federal Reserve lowered its interest rate on Wednesday due to weak global growth and trade uncertainty. Could the cut affect Europeans?

USA

Hal Prince, famous Broadway director and producer, has died

Hal Prince, the famous Broadway musical producer, who was behind "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Cabaret" has died.

World News

Watch: Mexican, American children play across border wall on seesaws

The three seesaws are intended "as a recognition of the actions that happen on one side and have a direct impact on the other," said the architect who built them.

USA

Civil rights group: 911 children split at US-Mexico border since 2018

The American Civil Liberties Union said Tuesday 911 children had been separated from their parents in the past year, including 678 whose parents faced allegations of criminal conduct.

Afghanistan

Allies killed more civilians in Afghanistan than anti-government force

In the first half of the year, foreign and government forces killed 717 civilians, while anti-government elements (including Taliban) caused 531 deaths, the UN said.

USA

Meghan Markle gets lessons on motherhood from Michelle Obama in new interview

The Duchess of Sussex interviewed her friend Michelle Obama for British Vogue, asking her about motherhood and advice she's given to her daughters.

Germany

Trump's Antifa ban threat prompts social media backlash in Germany

"#IchbinAntifa" became the number one trending hashtag on Twitter in Germany after US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he may declare the anti-fascist network a terrorist organization.

USA

US to use drug for executions that's in short supply

The US Attorney General William Barr said the US government would use pentobarbital — which has been in short supply in the US in part due to a European ban on exporting lethal drugs.

USA

Trump calls congressman's Baltimore district 'disgusting'

Attack comes days after committee Cummings chairs voted to subpoena Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner's emails and texts.

France

Vintage Trump as US president threatens to tax French wines

Donald Trump has threatened to target French wine after Paris imposed a tax on US technology giants like Facebook, Google and Amazon.