Brazil’s Bolsonaro is the Face of Populism at the Davos Forum
President Jair Bolsonaro set the tone for a Davos gathering with many U.S. and European leaders absent this year, dealing with crises back home. …
As Venezuela Crumbles, Opposition Led by Juan Guaidó Sees an Opportunity
A new leader, Juan Guaidó, is reviving Venezuela’s discredited opposition, seizing on deteriorating conditions and the growing lack of recognition for Mr. Maduro abroad. …
Germany and France Renew Their Vows, but Challenges Abound
A ceremony intended to shore up Europe’s core highlighted the daunting challenges the Continent faces, from populism to a wobbly American alliance. …
Russia Says He’s a Spy. His Lawyer Says He Just Wanted Photos of a Cathedral.
Paul N. Whelan, a former United States Marine, was arrested after being given a thumb drive of state secrets, believing it to contain vacation pictures, his…
A Rogue Mascot Causes Headaches for a Japanese City
Chiitan, an unauthorized mascot for the city of Susaki, raised eyebrows with its non-child-friendly stunts, like swinging a weed whacker and tipping over a car. …
A Tourist Family’s Bad Behavior Has New Zealand Rethinking Its Welcome Mat
A British family’s bad behavior was documented on social media and followed by local news outlets, alarming a country that has struggled with an influx of…
Philippine Law Would Make 9-Year-Olds Criminally Liable
President Rodrigo Duterte has sought the change as a way to deter drug gangs from using children. Rights advocates called it a “stark mockery” of child…
After Deadly Assault on Afghan Base, Taliban Sit for Talks With U.S. Diplomats
At least 40 Afghans working for the country’s intelligence agency were killed in a militant assault on their base in Wardak Province, one of the single…
Theresa May Offered Plan B for Brexit. It Looks a Lot Like the Defeated Plan A.
The prime minister may be hoping that as the Brexit deadline approaches, lawmakers will vote for her plan despite misgivings. …
Deadly Mexico Pipeline Disaster Poses Major Test for New President
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s response to a blast that killed dozens, many stealing fuel, has exposed a central tension between two of his policy vows:…
Venezuela Detains National Guard Members Accused of Turning on Maduro
The rebellion came days after opposition leaders offered amnesty to armed forces members who throw their support behind a transitional government. …
Explosion and Fire Off Crimea Kill 11 Sailors
Two tankers performing a fuel transfer near the contested Kerch Strait caught fire, leading to the deaths. The strait is a sticking point in relations between…
Beijing Dispatch: In the Heart of Beijing, a Taiwanese Pop Idol Makes Fans Swoon
Rabid fans flock to a restaurant serving as a shrine to the singer Teresa Teng, whose music was banned in China for being “decadent.” Long after…
Scientist Who Edited Babies’ Genes Is Likely to Face Charges in China
A Chinese government investigation found that He Jiankui had “seriously violated” state regulations by altering human embryos. …