Switzerland reckons with historic neutrality as it prepares to host Ukraine peace summit

A Guatemalan illegal immigrant who was accused of raping and impregnating a 9-year-old Ohio girl — a case that took on national significance amid the debate over abortion limits — has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to life in prison, but may seek parole in 25-30 years as part of a plea deal. Gerson Fuentes […]

President-elect Trump announced several more additions to his incoming administration on Wednesday, including his choices for Army secretary, trade adviser, hostage envoy and NASA administrator. Daniel P. Driscoll of North Carolina, a veteran and venture capitalist, will serve as secretary of the Army.  “I am pleased to nominate Daniel P. Driscoll, from the Great State […]

Jared Kushner, former President Trump’s son-in-law, said the Palestinian people’s lives could be greatly improved if they focused on building “valuable” infrastructure instead of terrorist tunnels. Kushner made the statement in an interview with the Harvard Kennedy School published by the Middle East Initiative earlier this month. The interview focused on the future for Gaza […]