Venezuela: Fucked
The Venezuelan military has seized control of the nation’s major ports and has been placed in charge of distributing food in an attempt to deter murderous, starving food bandits. That is not even the worst news.
A Very Short Guide to a Very Bad Idea: "Brexit"
Today is the day—the day for the “Brexit” vote that you’ve been hearing so much about, against your will. What do you, the only very vaguely interested American, need to know?
Venezuela Is More Fucked Than Ever
Venezuela, one of the world’s least successful nations, is seriously fucked. How much more fucked is Venzuela since the last time we told you how fucked Venzuela is?
Poor People Go Broke Buying Water, Rich People Get It Cheap
For the “It’s Expensive to Be Poor” file: The poorest people in the world pay more of their income to get clean water than anyone else.
Here you will find a good explanation of the devastating humanitarian consequences of the 2009 coup in Honduras that was essentially supported by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Europe to Migrants: We're Full
Europe is currently struggling to manage its biggest wave of refugees since WWII. Today, a top official tells economic migrants: do not fucking come here.
Venezuela Still Fucked
Venezuela—with a broken economy, runaway inflation, and rampant crime—is so fucked right now. How fucked is Venezuela since the last time we told you how fucked it was?
Venezuela Is So Fucked
Our nation has problems, and your nation has problems, but be thankful you don’t live in Venezuela, which is truly one of the most fucked places on earth.
America, the Cesspool of the Developed World
America! The greatest country in the world—where our robust free market system ensures that our economic growth is the envy of all lesser nations! Right?
Ukraine's Twilight War Zone: Kiev Turns, Odessa Burns
Ukraine held together for almost a year and a half. But political violence last week showed Kiev’s power is growing more fragile than many thought. Our own photographer’s face is proof.
Ukraine's Twilight War Zone, Part Two: Bodies on the Front Line
“What is the value of my life? You in America only care about death if it involves your allies?” a young pro-Russian soldier at a funeral for a fallen comrade plead his case. He smelled of tobacco, gunpowder and booze. Tears streaked his face. His uniform: mismatched camo pants and shirt.
Ukraine's Twilight War Zone, Part One: The Donbass D-List
“Passports! Translation!” yelled the Russian soldier after bursting into the hotel room. He was carrying a bottle of vodka — it was, after all, a Friday afternoon.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is quoted as saying he has no intention of quitting and insists he will remain in charge. Although more than 100,000 people have been killed in Syria's conflict, al-Assad says the issue is not up for discussion at upcoming peace talks.
Syria Defiant: "We Will Defend Ourselves Using All Means Available"
A day after Secretary of State John Kerry called last week's alleged chemical attack on Syrian civilians a "moral obscenity," Syrian foreign minister Walid al-Moallem challenged the U.S. to provide evidence of chemical warfare, and said the country will defend itself "using all means available" in the event of a U.S.…
Obama: Decision on Syrian Intervention Could Come Soon
President Obama told CNN's Chris Cuomo that Wednesday's alleged chemical attack on Syrian civilians was "clearly a big event of grave concern" and agreed that the U.S. faces "an abbreviated timeline" in crafting a response.
Death Toll in Egypt After Third Slaughter of Protestors: 638
Thousands are injured across Egypt, and at least 638 are dead, after a vicious crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood sit-ins by the Egyptian Army—the third such mass killing since President Mohamed Morsi was removed from power by the military, and the worst by far.
Scores of Cairo Protestors Killed as Army Brutally Clears Sit-In
More than 40 people were killed in Cairo on Wednesday in a violent Egyptian Army operation to clear two sit-ins for supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood and its ousted president, Mohamed Morsi.
Kim Jong-Un Visits Front Lines as North Korea Threatens to Use Weapons It Doesn't Have
Footage of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un inspecting a delirious troop of soldiers on the front line with South Korea was broadcast on state television on Friday following a belligerent exchange of threats between the two Koreas, which are still technically at war. "With their targets set, our intercontinental…
Who is This Mysterious Spaniard and Why Did He Trick Ukraine Into Signing a Fake $1 Billion Gas Deal?
Sometimes you come across a story from abroad that is so weird, but reported in such a straightforward, dull manner, that you think it's a mistranslation. The story behind this picture, which shows an impostor signing a massive fake business deal with the Ukranian government, is one of them.
America, Meet Your New First Lady: Obama's Foreign Side Piece, the Prime Minister of Thailand
Pour Michelle a big glass of white wine and light that one candle that I like ("cotton breeze") because Obama treated foreign policy decisions like Bachelor Rose Ceremony decisions this weekend, and we need to Talk About It.
