French Businesses, Unions Skeptical of Hollande’s Promises
Employers are underwhelmed by the president’s reforms while union bosses fear job losses.
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Planner Benghazi Attack Formally Designated Terrorist
A terrorist once imprisoned at Guantánamo was likely involved in the Benghazi attack.
Libyan Defense Threatens to Sink Oil Tanker at Rebel Port
Federalists in eastern Libya intend to ship oil independently unless their demands are met.
Czech Social Democrats, Centrists Announce Coalition
Former finance minister Bohuslav Sobotka forms a government with parties to the right.
Despite French Intervention, Million Flee in Central Africa
Violence between Christians and Muslims seems to worsen, despite a French attempt to restore order.
Iraq’s Anbar Province Descends into Violence
Al Qaeda militants storm into Ramadi and Fallujah and assert control over parts of each city.
South Sudan Army, Nuer Clash Despite Attempt to Broker Truce
South Sudan’s army battles an ethnic Nuer militia days after regional leaders tried to find a negotiated settlement.
South Sudanese Rebels Seize Oil Producing Province
Forces loyal to former vice president Riek Machar occupy regions in the north.
West Suspends Syrian Rebel Aid as Commander Flees to Turkey
Britain and the United States suspend their support after Islamist rebels take hold of a weapons depot.
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Has Uncle Executed for Treason
State media accuse Jang Sung-taek, the regime’s former number two, of plotting a coup.
Canada Expands Arctic Claim to Include North Pole
Canada seeks to expand its influence in a region that could hold a quarter of the world’s remaining hydrocarbons.
Kerry Faces Skeptical House Panel on Iran Nuclear Deal
Lawmakers question if Iran can be trusted and the sanctions relief isn’t going too far.
France Restores Calm in Former Colony, Suggests Leader Resign
The sectarian violence in the Central African Republic appears to have abated, but there is no political resolution yet.
French Troops Land in Central African Republic, Thousands Flee
French forces attempt to restore order in their former colony’s capital, a day after heavy fighting.
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Dismisses Powerful Uncle
It is not the first time rumors have surfaced that Jang Sung-taek was sacked by North Korea’s ruling Kim family.