Retired Military Chiefs Caution Trump Against North Korea Strike
Retired military officials warn that even a limited strike could have devastating consequences.
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Italy’s Right Makes Pact, Democrats Open Door to Grand Coalition
Silvio Berlusconi might still be lured into a coalition with the center-left.
Catalonia in Common Rules Out Supporting Unionist Government
The decision makes another separatist administration almost inevitable.
Both Sides Claim Victory in Catalonia
Separatists and unionists each find reason to claim victory. The view from abroad is that nobody won.
Italy’s Salvini Commits to Right-Wing Pact, Asks Same of Berlusconi
The Northern League leader worries that his ally might do a deal with the left.
Trump Contradicts Chief Diplomat on North Korea
Unlike Rex Tillerson, the president is not prepared to hold talks without preconditions.
Europe and Japan Finalize Trade Deal
The treaty will create the world’s largest open economic zone.
Britain Gives into European Demands on Northern Irish Border
To avoid a border in Ulster, Britain promises to keep Northern Ireland in alignment with the EU.
Consolidation on the Italian Left
Left-wing critics of Matteo Renzi join forces while a small party from Milan is open to a deal with the Democrats.
If Northern Ireland Gets Special Deal, London and Scotland Want One Too
They are unlikely to get their way.
Schulz In No Rush, Makes Demands on Europe, Health Insurance
The Social Democrat feels no time pressure to form another coalition with Angela Merkel.
Polish Ruling Party Forces Through Reforms to Defang Supreme Court
Law and Justice ignores all warnings and advice as its tries to put the judiciary under its control.
Russians Were All Over Trump’s Campaign
Nearly everybody around Donald Trump was talking to the Russians in the course of the 2016 campaign.
Allies Wary of Sharing Intelligence Since Trump Betrayed Israeli Source
Countries better think twice about sharing information with the president of the United States.
German Coalition Talks Collapse as Free Democrats Walk Out
Christian Lindner argues it is better not to govern than to govern in the wrong way.