In the early months of the Trump administration, high-profile White House visits from foreign leaders from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East garnered headlines about the changing role of the United States in the world. In the context of political and economic upheaval around the globe, observers worry that, under Trump, the United States is … Continue reading "An Empire Upside Down"

Anti-government protesters set fire and close streets during ongoing protests in Baghdad, Iraq on Saturday. Iraqi security forces launched an aggressive crackdown on anti-government demonstrators on Saturday, killing at least six people and injuring more than 100 others in central Baghdad. Government authorities used live ammunition, tear gas and stun grenades to disperse protesters and … Continue reading "6 Killed And 100 Injured In Latest Security Forces Crackdown In Baghdad Protests"

Liliana Segre waves at the end of a meeting with students in Milan, Italy, in 2018. For decades, Segre, 89, was reluctant to discuss her time in the Auschwitz concentration camp. But in the 1990s, she began speaking to schoolchildren throughout Italy about the Holocaust. More than seven decades after the fall of fascism in … Continue reading "Italian Holocaust Survivor Faces Threats After Calling For Investigation Into Hate"

The winners of the 2017 Right Livelihood Awards—often referred to as the Alternative Nobel Prize—were announced in Stockholm, Sweden on Tuesday in order to honor and reward the dedication and positive impact from this year’s four recipients: Khadija Ismayilova  from Azerbaijan, Robert Billot from the United States, Yetnebersh Nigussie  from Ethiopia, and India’s Colin Gonsalves. … Continue reading "Amid 'Alarming Setbacks,' Right Livelihood Winners Embody Vision of Better World"

Amid reports that President Donald Trump is preparing to announce cuts to U.S. security assistance to Pakistan, a chorus of Pakistani officials slammed the move, including Imran Khan—a political leader and fierce opponent of the American drone program—who denounced Trump for attempting to “humiliate and insult” his country and urged the government to never again … Continue reading "Anti-Trump Outrage in Pakistan Includes Demand to End Role as US 'Gun for Hire'"

Rita Ora starred in her own version of That ’70s Show in New York City on Monday. Over the course of the day, the singer, who was in town to promote her latest single, “Your Song,” stepped out in a staggering total of four retro-inspired looks. With her hair styled in a curly shag à … Continue reading "Rita Ora Crushed Four ’70s-Inspired Looks in a Single Day"

On Thursday, President Trump took to Twitter (his official mode of communication) to issue a pair of tweets that intentionally demeaned MSNBC’s Morning Joe hosts, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski. The tweets labeled Scarborough “a psycho” and claimed that Brzezinski had a “low IQ,” and was “bleeding from a facelift” when the trio met at his Mar-a-Lago … Continue reading "Exclusive! Mika Brzezinski: “This Is a Sign Of a Much Bigger Problem”"

  Michelle Obama had the sweetest message for her mom, Marian Robinson, on her 80th birthday. On Sunday, the former first lady took to Instagram to celebrate her beloved mother with a sweet throwback photo. “Happy Birthday Mom! Your unconditional love has made me who I am today. You are my rock. My . I’ll … Continue reading "Michelle Obama Shares a Heartfelt Tribute for Her Mom’s 80th Birthday"

Greenpeace is launching a campaign on Monday to back the creation of the largest protected  area in the history of conservation by setting aside 700,000 square miles of seas surrounding Antarctica in order to save fragile marine ecosystems and curb the damage to key planetary systems. “The Antarctic is home to an abundance of wildlife,” … Continue reading "To Save Oceans and Planet, Greenpeace Backs Plan to Create Largest Protected Area on Earth"

It’s very unlikely you’ll ever see Chrissy Teigen drinking a Unicorn Frappuccino  — or anything Unicorn-themed for that matter. The model and cookbook author told People on Wednesday while promoting McDonald’s McDelivery service that she is “exhausted” by the new trend. “The unicorn burrito with cotton candy? That’s not a burrito. That’s a tortilla filled … Continue reading "Chrissy Teigen Wishes This Popular Food Trend Would End"