Ireland and Britain aren’t part of Trump’s coronavirus travel ban. This is why.
Trump’s travel ban applies only to countries within the “Schengen area”
In 2019, the U.S. ranked as more corrupt on this international index. That happened last year, too.
It’s tough to measure corruption, but Transparency International’s annual scorecard gives trends to watch.
Trump’s abrasive personality might help him win reelection — if voters feel it’s a dangerous world
Angry voters aren’t looking for someone they can have a beer with.
New E.U. leader Ursula von der Leyen unveiled her team of commissioners. Here are the big controversies.
The European Commission is responsible for ensuring member states comply with E.U. law.
Why buying Greenland wouldn’t really help the U.S. economy (even if it were for sale)
Unlike Russia, the United States no longer depends on resource extraction.
Trump might want to know about the toxic nuclear waste buried in Greenland
Melting ice will expose waste that has been locked in for decades.
South Africa’s apartheid regime ended 25 years ago
Democracy has taken root with substantial success.