Venezuelan Attorney General Signals Break with President

Attorney General Luisa Ortega said the effective dissolution of the congress by the country’s Supreme Court is against the law, revealing a major fissure within President Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian government.

Tillerson Clashes With NATO Allies Over Spending

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson renewed U.S. calls for its North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies to increase military spending by 2% of gross domestic product, demands that his German counterpart called “totally unrealistic.”

South Africa’s Government in Turmoil After Zuma Ousts Finance Chief

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress lurched deeper into crisis on as top party officials and coalition allies rebelled against President Jacob Zuma’s decision to fire his popular finance minister, deepening rifts in the liberation movement that has ruled Africa’s most industrialized economy since 1994.

Former South Korean President Is Arrested in Corruption Probe

A South Korean court has granted an arrest warrant against former president Park Geun-hye on accusations of bribery and abuse of power, confining her to a prison cell just three weeks after she was removed from the country’s highest office. She denies wrongdoing.

Putin Exploits Europe’s Divisions in Bid to Dominate Gas Supply

The Swedish port town of Karlshamn offers a textbook case of how Russian President Vladimir Putin has thwarted U.S. and European efforts to rein in Moscow’s most powerful source of leverage and cash: energy.

12 Tips to Haggle Like a Pro

Buying gifts and souvenirs on the road can be fun, but also a good way to get ripped off. Here are 12 tips that should help you get better deals with confidence.

U.K.’s May to Set Historic Brexit Process in Motion

The U.K. is set to make official its planned exit from the EU, starting on an unprecedented path to reshape its relationship with its closest allies in some of the most complex negotiations the country has ever undertaken.

In Raqqa, Signs of Faltering Islamic State Rule

Hundreds of Islamic State loyalists in recent days have fled the group’s de facto Syrian capital of Raqqa, where emptying streets and a lack of water and electricity point to the extremists’ crumbling control.

Russian, Iranian Leaders Tout Stronger Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Russian leader Vladimir Putin touted strengthening ties following a meeting in Moscow, despite differences over the conflict in Syria.

U.S. Boosts Military Backing for Saudi-Led Coalition in Yemen

The Trump administration has significantly increased military support for Sunni Arab states fighting al Qaeda and Iranian-backed militias in Yemen, said U.S. and Arab officials, drawing the U.S. deeper into the two-year civil war there.

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Some call it the world city of Asia, and Hong Kong has something for everyone. In the morning you can get lost in the city, taking in its international culture, and in the afternoon you can hike in the forest or lounge on the beach. And you can do it all for under $60 a day.

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Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Returns to Court

A Moscow court fined Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny for violating public order, one day after he mobilized anticorruption demonstrations that brought thousands into the streets across Russia.

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South Korean Prosecutors to Seek Arrest Warrant for Park Geun-hye

South Korean prosecutors will seek an arrest warrant for former President Park Geun-hye, just 17 days after she was removed from office as part of a wide-ranging political scandal that triggered her impeachment.

Beijing Favorite Carrie Lam to Be Hong Kong’s Next Leader

Hong Kong’s electoral committee picked the city’s former No. 2 official, Carrie Lam, in voting that underscored China’s growing political influence on the former British colony.

Flynn Said to Discuss With Turkish Officials Removing Erdogan Foe From U.S.

Ex-CIA Director James Woolsey says he attended a September meeting where other participants, including then-Trump adviser Mike Flynn, talked of moving Fethullah Gulen back to Turkey without going through U.S. extradition process

Document: Russia Uses Rigged Polls, Fake News to Sway Foreign Elections

Bulgarian officials say a former Russian spy advised pro-Moscow party on how to manipulate voters as part of Kremlin’s effort to regain influence in Eastern Europe; a 30-page dossier.

U.K. Police Make Further Arrests as More Attack Details Emerge

Police said they had made two “significant” arrests overnight in connection with Wednesday’s terror attack in London, the U.K. capital’s deadliest in more than a decade.

Safety vs. Privacy: U.N. Pushes for Cockpit Cameras, a Move Pilots Have Long Resisted

The United Nations’ air-safety arm, ICAO, is pushing for video recorders to be installed in future airliner cockpits to assist investigations of serious incidents and crashes, in a move that puts safety gains above privacy drawbacks, according to agency documents and people familiar with the details.

London Attacks Highlight Balancing Act for Big Cities

Cities from Washington to Jerusalem have erected increasingly tight security around government and tourist districts, while working within the constraints of crowded centers that make it difficult to erect things like blast walls.

Former Russian Lawmaker Who Fled to Ukraine Is Shot and Killed

A former Russian lawmaker who fled to Ukraine was gunned down in central Kiev, a killing that Ukraine’s president claimed was “an act of state terrorism” by the Kremlin.

Suspect Arrested in Threats Against Jewish Centers

The FBI said Thursday it had worked with Israeli National Police to arrest a person suspected of making bomb threats to Jewish organizations across the U.S. and elsewhere. Police in Israel described the suspect as a 19-year-old Jewish man.

U.K. Police Arrest Seven in Response to Attack

British police arrested seven people as detectives worked to piece together the events leading up to a rampage by a suspected Islamist terrorist who plowed a car into pedestrians and fatally stabbed a police officer.

The South Caucasus: Europe’s Forgotten Frontier

The South Caucasus is Europe’s Eastern frontier. From the rugged, wild Caucasus Mountains on the border with the volatile Russian states of Chechnya and Dagestan, down to the flaming mountainsides on the shores of the Caspian Sea, traveling the South Caucasus is an adventure. Jennifer Walker gives you a lowdown on traveling Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

U.S. Preparing Cases Linking North Korea in Theft at N.Y. Fed

Federal prosecutors are building cases that would accuse North Korea of directing the theft of $81 million from Bangladesh’s account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York last year, according to people familiar with the matter.

Attacker Stabs U.K. Police Officer Near Parliament Before Being Shot

Police said they were responding to a “firearms incident” outside British Parliament, which was on lockdown, with TV footage showing police vehicles, ambulances and a helicopter on the ground outside the Parliament building.

Anti-ISIS Coalition Says No Indication It Hit Civilians Near Raqqa

Two opposition monitoring groups said coalition aircraft on Monday struck a school sheltering homeless Syrians, killing at least 33 people.

Coalition Meets in U.S. to Assess Islamic State Strategy

Officials from the 68 countries will gather to discuss ways to intensify the current campaign against the militant group.

U.S. Bans Laptops, Tablets in Cabins on Flights From Mideast Nations

The U.S. banned passengers from carrying most electronics larger than a cellphone into the cabin on direct flights arriving from eight countries in the Middle East and North Africa, saying it is a response to “evaluated intelligence,” but didn’t provide details.

Rex Tillerson to Miss Next NATO Meeting

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will skip a meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organization foreign ministers next month, the State Department announced.

China for the Independent Traveler

China is an amazing country- but many traveler’s find it intimidating. Here’s your guide to backpacking in China- and why it’s easier than you think.

North Korea Has Doubled Size of Uranium-Enrichment Facility, IAEA Chief Says

Yukiya Amano, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, cast doubt on the chances of striking an Iran-type deal with North Korea, which he said is rapidly advancing its capacity to produce nuclear weapons.

Germany Fires Back at U.S. Critique of Its Trade Surplus

Germany’s top economic officials defended the nation’s giant foreign surpluses, pushing back against the new U.S. administration’s criticism of German trade policy.

U.K. to Trigger Article 50 on March 29

Britain will notify the European Union on March 29 that it will start the process of extricating itself from the bloc, opening a two-year window for negotiations, U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May’s spokesman said.

Divisions on Trade Dominate Global Summit

World finance chiefs struggled during a weekend of tense talks to find common ground on boosting trade in a global economy that is finally showing faint signs of momentum.

Modi Picks Hindu Nationalist to Lead India’s Most Populous State

Critics worry Prime Minister Narenda Modi’s selection of a controversial Hindu nationalist politician to head India’s most-populous state could mark a swing toward contentious religious politics.

North Korea Tests U.S. as Tillerson Meets Chinese Leaders

North Korea claimed another advance toward being able to fire a long-range missile as U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, wrapping up a Northeast Asia trip that glossed over deep divides with China on the threat from Pyongyang.

Trump Prods Germany Over NATO, but Touts Merkel Meeting

A day after meeting with Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Donald Trump tweeted that her country owes “vast sums of money” to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the U.S.

G-20 Stops Short of Rejecting Trade Protectionism

Global financial leaders Saturday failed to reach agreement on language that condemned protectionist trade policies, a sign of a rift between the new U.S. government and other global partners.

Tillerson Treads a Fine Line in China Amid Korea Tension

Sharp differences over North Korea dominated Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s talks with Chinese officials in Beijing, even as both sides sought to smooth the way for a first meeting between their leaders in the weeks ahead.

Man Is Shot Dead by Security Forces at Paris Airport

A man was shot dead after grabbing a soldier’s gun at Paris’s Orly airport, France’s Interior Ministry said, unnerving a country that has been targeted repeatedly by terrorist attacks.

Trump States Strong Support for NATO at Meeting With Merkel

President Donald Trump expressed strong support for the NATO and said he’s “not an isolationist” after meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel for the first time since taking office.

Saudi Arabia Expects U.S. to Reverse Terror Law

Saudi Arabia expects the Donald Trump administration to take steps to dismantle Jasta, a 2016 law allowing U.S. terror victims to sue the kingdom, according to energy minister and Saudi Aramco chief Khalid al-Falih.

Brazil Police Launch Anticorruption Probe of Meatpacking Industry

Brazilian authorities unveiled a massive new anticorruption operation on Friday, targeting meatpacking companies including JBS SA and BRF SA for alleged bribery and falsification of sanitary certificates..

Russia Pushes to Boost Arms Exports, Courts U.S. Clients

When Russian officials struck a deal with the United Arab Emirates last month to develop a cutting-edge combat plane, they sent a clear signal: Moscow is fighting to win back lost market share in arms exports and courting major U.S. customers.

Tillerson Wants Tighter Sanctions for North Korea

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the time isn’t ripe for negotiations with North Korea, adding that there is more room for sanctions against Pyongyang as it moves closer to being able to mount a nuclear warhead on a long-range ballistic missile.

Foreign ISIS Fighters Increasingly Isolated in Mosul Battle

Foreign Islamic State fighters are increasingly being abandoned by local militants as the group loses ground in Mosul, leaving a hardened core of extremists dominated by outsiders that is girding for a fight to the finish.

Dutch Vote Sets Tone for Coming Elections in Europe

The Netherlands’ election result, for all its local idiosyncrasies, foreshadows themes that will color other European elections in the year ahead in France, Germany and potentially Italy.

Tillerson to Press China Over North Korea Threat

On his first official trip to Asia, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said he would seek additional efforts from China to deal with the threat from North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs.

After Mosul, Will U.S.-Iran Rivalry Undermine Iraq?

In the battle against Islamic State, the U.S. and Iran have become de facto allies in Iraq. Once Islamic State is defeated, however, Washington’s and Tehran’s interests are likely to diverge. To many Iraqis, this poses a challenge.

5 Reasons Living in a Less Developed Country is Better Than Living At Home

Some people might feel that moving to a so-called “less developed” country is filled with sacrifices, but Rachel Denning has done it more than once, and here she gives us 5 reasons why she actually prefers it.

Brazil on Tenterhooks Over Probe List

Brazil’s political crisis lurched into higher gear, as top politicians faced the prospect of being snared in a corruption dragnet while labor groups staged nationwide protests against President Michel Temer’s economic policies.

Two Russian Spies Charged in Massive Yahoo Data Breach

Federal authorities have charged four men, including two officers from Russia’s spy agency, with hacking computer systems at Yahoo and stealing personal data that affected hundreds of millions of Yahoo users, in the first such case to directly target the Russian government.

Dutch Voters Head to Polls in Closely Watched Election

Dutch citizens are voting in a highly anticipated election setting the tone for how populist, anti-immigrant politicians will fare in key polls on the continent later this year.

Venezuela Alleges Fraud in $1.3 Billion Oil-Rig Lease

Venezuela’s inspector general recommended charges against current and former officials at Petróleos de Venezuela for allegedly embezzling public funds through a $1.3 billion drilling contract with a subsidiary of PetroSaudi International.

Saudis Seek to Reset Ties as Trump Meets Prince

Saudi Arabia’s powerful deputy crown prince is meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday as the kingdom aims to reset ties with Washington and dangles the prospect of major job-creating investments in the U.S.

Trump Weighs More Pain for Chinese Firms Found Aiding North Korea

The White House is considering tougher financial penalties amid evidence that Chinese firms are helping Pyongyang import and export weapons.

Tillerson Travels to Asia Amid Rising Tensions in Region

Tillerson to visit to Japan, South Korea and China amid growing risks to security from North Korea and trade after the Trump administration pulled out of a regional trade accord.

To China, America Finally Looks Vulnerable

China’s all-out effort against a U.S. antimissile battery in South Korea is ultimately about weakening a U.S. alliance network it sees as a hostile chain of containment.

South Korean Prosecutors to Question Former President Park

South Korean prosecutors said they would seek to question former President Park Geun-hye as a suspect in a corruption scandal, just days after she was removed from office by the country’s Constitutional Court.

Ultralight Weight Travel and No Baggage Fees

Packing light can be a real challenge for some travelers, but Simone Cannon de Bastardo shows you how to master this skill quickly and easily.

10 Reasons to Visit Iceland Now

Iceland may seem like just a dot on the map in the middle of the North Atlantic, but this remote island country packs a big punch, in the way of abundant natural wonders, delicious food, and delightful locals. Katie Hammel explains why now is the perfect time to visit Iceland.

How to Have Custom Clothes Made in Hoi An, Vietnam

In Hoi An, Vietnam, budget travelers can arm themselves with enough handmade stylish shoes and suits to pass as kings. Jill Nawrocki offers seven tips to help travelers avoid first-time tailoring mistakes, learn how to find the best shops for clothing and shoes, and leave with their wallets intact.

U.K. Parliament Clears Way to Brexit

British lawmakers Monday removed the final hurdle to Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan to start talks on the U.K. leaving the European Union, a milestone moment that sets the stage for unwinding 40 years of close and complex cross-Channel ties.

Mexico’s States Gained Power and Money; Then Came Corruption

The sudden disappearance of a Mexican governor, leaving behind nearly empty state coffers, shows how the dispersal of political authority to the states made them vulnerable to graft.

Scotland to Seek Second Independence Referendum

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she plans to seek approval to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence before the U.K. exits the European Union, expected in early 2019.

Merkel, Trump Face Host of Troubling Differences

The German chancellor meets her new American counterpart for the first time on Tuesday amid gaping differences over a host of trade and other policies clouding a vital trans-Atlantic relationship.

Saudi King’s Asia Expedition Enters Crucial Phase

As Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and his 1,000-plus entourage woo investors in Japan and China this week, they are facing a difficult task: convincing those countries, both big buyers of Saudi oil, that the kingdom is also a wise place to park their cash.

NATO Chief Says Allies Still Fall Short of Fair Sharing of Defense Burden

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization said its members have increased spending on defense and would focus more on fighting terrorism, two key demands of the Trump administration.

Populism Suffers Setback in Australian Vote

The global rise of nationalist politics hit a hurdle in the heart of Australia’s mining belt, as an anti-immigrant party won fewer votes than expected in state elections, contributing to a crushing loss for the government.

May Enters Brexit Process in Strong Position, Though Threats Loom

British Prime Minister Theresa May would operate from strength if as expected she begins the formal legal process of Brexit this week. But several forces threaten to undermine her position.

BJP Victory Boosts India’s Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is riding into the second half of his term with more political capital to expand his anticorruption crackdown and promote economic development after his party’s resounding electoral victory in India’s most-populous state.

Coca Cultivation Soars in Colombia

The coca leaf used to make cocaine has made such a dramatic comeback in this country that plantings now cover more territory than they did before a multibillion-dollar U.S.-sponsored eradication campaign began 16 years ago, U.S. and Colombian officials said.

Giant Muslim Group Joins Fight Against Fake News

The world’s largest Muslim organization is helping step up a battle in Indonesia to scrub the internet of fake news.