geopolitics
Iran's President Is in Europe to Sign Some Million-Dollar Deals, Despite Rights Concerns
A week after sanctions were lifted against Iran, President Hassan Rouhani is hoping European nations will close their eyes to his country's human rights record in favor of making money.
Iran Accuses Saudi Arabia of Bombing Its Embassy in Yemen
Iran says missiles from Saudi coalition warplanes hit its embassy in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, which was hit overnight with the heaviest aerial bombardment in nine months of war.
Why 2016 Is About to Be a Nightmare for Us All
Floods, mass shootings, and right-wing nationalism are all things we can look forward to in the next 12 months.
Kuwait Has Now Withdrawn Its Ambassador from Iran
As another Gulf ally backs Saudi Arabia in its row with Iran, Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen against Tehran-backed rebels have intensified.
Why 2016 Is About to Be a Nightmare for Us All
Floods, mass shootings, and right-wing nationalism are all things we can look forward to in the next 12 months.
Sunni Nations Rally Behind Saudi Arabia as Row With Iran Intensifies
At least two Sunni mosques in Iraq were attacked late on Sunday in apparent retaliation for the execution of a leading Shia cleric in Saudi Arabia, while Bahrain has severed ties with Iran.
Iran Is Not Happy About Proposed US Sanctions Over Its Ballistic Missile Program
Sources in Washington say the US is planning sanctions targeting about 12 companies and individuals in Iran, Hong Kong and the UAE for their suspected role in developing Iran's missile program.
Your Human Rights Court Is Not Our Human Rights Court, Says Putin
Vladimir Putin has signed a law officially allowing the Russian Constitutional Court to pick and choose whether or not it follows rulings by the European Court of Human Rights.
US and Russia Are Meeting to Try to Find Common Ground on Syria
The United States and Russia have long been at odds on how to deal with Syria and its President Bashar al Assad. US Secretary of State John Kerry is visiting Moscow to try to bridge that gap.
Saudi Arabia Announces Formation of 34-State 'Islamic Coalition' To Fight Terrorism
There is little information on what the coalition will actually do, and many of the nations enlisted to combat Islamist brutality have something of a reputation for it themselves.
Obama Stands Up for Turkey As Its Row With Russia Gets Personal
Obama says he supports Turkey's right to defend itself following its downing of a Russian warplane, as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan throws down the gauntlet to counterpart Vladimir Putin.
'Right Now They're Measuring Dicks, and That's Very Dangerous': The Putin vs. Erdogan Strongman Contest
From sporting prowess to devout religious faith, the Russian and Turkish presidents are eerily similar. But the personality traits which once made them closer now threaten global security.