No one said that the Taliban's plan to hold direct talks with the U.S. would be easy.
The former Cuban head of state grants a rare interview to Jeffrey Goldberg
A coming referendum will give Sudan the choice
A new book tops the Amazon bestseller list and provokes a massive backlash
Hillary Clinton thinks so
Many say it's time to scale back
How would Churchill deal with Iran?
It all may come down to Netanyahu
MSNBC commentator isn't ready to 'turn the page'
Some daunting challenges and, perhaps, an opportunity
Peace with honor?
Peace with honor?
Today marks the formal conclusion of U.S. combat operations
Political deadlock could risk it all
More bad news at an unwelcome time
Obama's bid for a resolution will address the contentious issue
Did the Rwandan military kill thousands in retribution?
A successful venture into the Hermit Kingdom
Damaged infrastructure, weakened trust, and worse
72 bodies discovered on a ranch in north Mexico
An earnest conversation about the Atlantic writer's cover story
The terrorist group escalates an already violent conflict
While traveling to secure a prisoner's release, the ex-president may broach wider issues
Harmless fun or exploiting an ongoing war?
February's heralded capture of the Taliban #2 looks a lot less positive
Like the earlier British election but with kangaroos
But how workable is this new law?
Analysts confirm China's bold claims
A New York Times story today leaves everyone confused
The high court strikes down the military agreement
Will Israeli settlements undo the negotiations?
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