Turkey Blames Syrian Kurds, Russia for Ankara Bombing
Turkey accuses a Syrian rebel group for the attacks in its capital and holds Russia responsible as well.
Israel Unfreezes Relations with EU After Labeling Row
Israel resumes talks after failing to persuade the EU to reverse its rules for products from the West Bank.
Europe’s Political Center Is Holding Just Fine
Critics assume Europe’s mainstream parties are incapable of change when they are nothing if not flexible.
Leaders Seek to Uphold Rules-Based Order in Asia
American and ASEAN leaders support a rules-based order. China deploys missiles.
Renzi Should Finish the Job He Started
Now is not the time to stop liberalizing the Italian economy. The work has barely begun.
Ukraine’s Yatseniuk Survives Confidence Vote
The prime minister wins a confidence vote but leaves Ukraine’s ruling coalition divided.
Russia Makes Syrian Puzzle Even More Complicated
By backing the Kurds in Syria, Russia is driving a wedge between Turkey and its NATO allies.
Parties Seek Political Gain from Scalia’s Death
If Republicans would block every candidate, the president could nominate anyone.
Republicans Yet to Banish Ghost of George W. Bush
Republicans are starting to come to terms with the failures of their last administration. It isn’t pretty.
Resignation Suggests Ukraine Coalition Breaking Down
A coalition of convenience between reformers and members of Ukraine’s old guard is faltering.
Russia Shocked, Shocked That West Is So Unfriendly
Russia is surprised that after all its lies and provocations, the West is no longer kind.
Debate Shows Why Clinton is the Proper Democrat
Bernie Sanders is trying to turn the Democratic Party into something it’s not: an ideological project.
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.
Hollande Reshuffles Cabinet in Attempt to Unite Left
The French president needs a united left to make it into the second voting round of the election next year.