Joanna Kakissis
Stories
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World
U.S. Wants Custody Of Iranian Tanker, Gibraltar Government Says
Officials in Gibraltar say the U.S. asked to be allowed to seize an Iranian oil tanker in British custody. It was seized by British Royal Marines on July 4 for violating U.N. sanctions against Syria.
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Politics
Boris Johnson Is Expected To Lead Britain As Next Next Prime Minister
Members of the ruling conservative party have voted to choose a new leader to replace Theresa May, who is resigning. The favorite is Boris Johnson, a former foreign secretary and mayor of London.
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World
A German Dad's Search For His Daughter, Taken By ISIS
A German father struggles to find and bring home his young daughter, taken by his ex-wife when she went to Syria five years ago with her new husband, an ISIS fighter.
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World
As Allies See Nationalism Rise, Germany Sees Threats To Alliances It Champions
The worldview that nations should promote their interests over those of the international community poses a challenge for Germany, a country built on partnerships.
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Politics
Hungarians Lose Faith In Government-Backed Newspapers
Hungary's authoritarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has done more than complain about critical press coverage. Under his rule, the government and its allies have taken control of most media outlets.
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Politics
In Trump, Hungary's Viktor Orban Has A Rare Ally In The Oval Office
When the Hungarian prime minister meets with President Trump on Monday, it will mark a coming together of two leaders known for their nationalist worldviews and hard-line immigration policies.
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World
Trump's Tough Talk On German Defense Spending Is Straining A Decades-Long Friendship
As the North Atlantic Treaty Organization turns 70, Germany's relatively low defense spending is angering President Trump, straining an alliance that goes back decades.
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Technology
Germany Risks U.S. Backlash If It Hires Chinese Company Huawei For 5G Tech
Germany wants to speed up its mobile data service with 5G technology, which Chinese telecom Huawei is bidding to provide. But if Berlin lets Huawei compete, it faces the Trump administration's wrath.
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World
Hungary's Leader May Be Taking His War Against The EU Too Far
Hungary's prime minister leads the nationalists who want immigrants out of Europe. His government lambasts European Union leaders even as the EU pays for schools, roads and even vanity projects.
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World
Hungary's New Holocaust Museum Isn't Open Yet, But It's Already Causing Concern
The government-funded House of Fates, set to open this year, has been criticized by Holocaust survivors, scholars and others for presenting a distorted view of Hungary's role during the Holocaust.