Ukraine’s Yatseniuk Survives Confidence Vote
The prime minister wins a confidence vote but leaves Ukraine’s ruling coalition divided.
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Syria Truce Gives Regime Time to Besiege Aleppo
World powers agree that the fighting in Syria must stop — but not for another week.
South Sudan’s Kiir Reappoints Rival to End Violence
The South Sudanese president restores his rival as vice president in an attempt to end a year of civil war.
Assad’s Forces Close In on Aleppo for Decisive Battle
Reclaiming the city for the regime would go a long way toward stamping out Syria’s non-Islamic State opposition.
Portugal Makes Last-Minute Cuts to Avoid Budget Fight
Portugal avoids becoming the first country that has its budget rejected by Brussels.
Cameron Claims “Substantial Change” in EU Membership
The British leader gets most of the changes he had asked for, including curbs to in-work benefits.
Iowans Split Support Between Leading Candidates
Five of the candidates to succeed Barack Obama can claim to have done well in the first voting state.
Poll Shows Dutch Support for Ukraine Treaty Rising
More voters favor the EU treaty with Ukraine, but a majority would still vote it down in a referendum.
Greece Rejects Creditors’ Call for Pension Cuts
Alexis Tsipras proposes to raise pension contributions rather than cut benefits.
As World Economy Slows, So Does Germany’s
German bosses worry about a slowdown in emerging markets.
Tobruk Parliament Rejects Libya Unity Government
Lawmakers object to an agreement that would see them share power with rivals in Tripoli.
Spain’s Rajoy Declines Mandate to Form Government
The outgoing prime minister won’t even try to form a government without the support of Congress.
“Era of Sykes-Picot is Over”: Kurdish Leader
Iraq and Syria cannot be put back together again.
Movement Conservatives Urge Voters to Stop Trump
Conservatives from the loony right to the pro-business center call on voters to dump Donald Trump.
In State of the Union, Obama Defends Foreign Policy
The president dismisses as “hot air” claims that America is weaker and the world more dangerous.