Israel Hits Back at Palestinians After United Nations Vote
Israel withholds Palestinian tax revenue and announces new settlement construction.
Chinese Military Might Look Inward With New Drone
Unmanned aerial vehicles could be used by China for internal surveillance.
Britain’s Osborne: No Turning Back on Fiscal Policy
The chancellor believes that reversing budget policy would be a “complete disaster.”
Bersani Declared Winner in Italian Left’s Primary Election
The veteran party secretary defeats the young mayor of Florence, Matteo Renzi.
Abundantly Clear What “Makes Sense” to Republicans
Timothy Geithner knows better than to pretend Republicans don’t have a budget plan.
Geithner Predicts Taxes Will Go Up, Boehner “Flabbergasted”
The Republican leader calls the Obama Administration’s budget proposal “nonsense.”
North Korea Plans Missile Test Amid International Tension
With political changes across the region, North Korea must make itself heard again.
South Tyrol Resists Austerity, Contemplates Secession
Italy’s German-speaking minority resents being told to cut spending when it doesn’t even have any debt.
Fear of Civil War as Iraqi-Kurdish Talks Collapse
The central and Kurdish governments fail to diffuse a military standoff in the north of Iraq.
Democrats’ Resistance to Pension Reform Unfounded
Members of the president’s party insist Social Security doesn’t contribute to the deficit.
India’s Future Role in Afghanistan Severely Limited
India is keen to expand its presence and influence but limited by external factors.
Real Hardship Could Be After United Nations Palestine Vote
Abbas could collapse the peace process if he sues Israel in the International Criminal Court.
Russia Fails to Diversify Economy Away from Energy
Vladimir Putin talks of economic reform, but his government continues to lean on oil.
Catalonia Votes for Independence from Spain
A majority of Catalans back parties that want to break away from Spain.
Fillon Divides French Right, Copé Rejects Truce
Jean-François Copé says his challenger crossed a “red line” by splitting conservatives.