Planning a World Cup Watch Party at a Bar? The ‘FIFA Police’ Are Lurking
Some businesses advertising watch parties in Canada’s two host cities are wary of running afoul of FIFA’s copyright, which protects adve…
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U.S. to Pull 5,000 Troops From Germany. But Plenty More Will Remain.
The U.S. military has tens of thousands of personnel in Germany, more than in any other foreign country but Japan. Their significance extend…
U.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners
The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The State Department move b…
Most Canadians Support MAID. But the Issue of Access for People With Mental Illness Is Fraught.
As Canada weighs the future of medically assisted death, one woman fears the law will change too late for her.
Shipwreck Reveals Fate of Vanished World War I Coast Guard Cutter
The Tampa disappeared in 1918 with 131 British and American personnel and civilians aboard. It was the largest single American naval combat …
Jordanians Struggle as Mideast Wars Scare Tourists Away
Though Jordan mostly sat out the conflicts, its tourism high season was nearly wiped out at popular sites. Visitors canceled flights, hotels…
Maduro Is Gone. Venezuela’s Many Problems Are Not.
U.S. officials say they will “unleash prosperity” by commandeering the oil industry. Many people in Caracas say it will take far more th…
Timmy the Stranded Whale Is Released After an Elaborate Rescue
The humpback whale, stuck for weeks in shallow waters off Germany, was towed to the North Sea in a barge. The story captivated the country.
How Germany Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran
After Chancellor Friedrich Merz upset President Trump with criticism of the war, he offered no public sign he believed Mr. Trump’s threats…
Mexican Governor Accused by U.S. of Aiding Drug Cartel Steps Down
U.S. prosecutors accused Rubén Rocha Moya of protecting the powerful Sinaloa Cartel in exchange for bribes and political support, setting o…
South Korea’s Cherry Blossoms Attract a Connoisseur: The Japanese
Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a cherished rite in Japan. Some Japanese are also doing it in South Korea.
South Korea’s Cherry Blossoms Attract a Connoisseur: The Japanese
Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a cherished rite in Japan. Some Japanese are also doing it in South Korea.