By stepping into the middle of our Presidential race, the obvious Russian front has outed themselves. The recent Wikileaks dump of 20,000 emails belonging to the Democratic National Committee has caused political sensation and scandal on a grand scale. These...
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Wikileaks Dismantling of DNC Is Clear Attack by Putin on Clinton
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Bavaria’s Bloody Week of Mayhem
It was supposed to be a festive summer weekend in Munich, the capital of Bavaria, Germany’s southernmost state. Like Texas, Bavaria has a reputation for conservatism and an independent spirit that sets it apart from the rest of the country....
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Turkey’s Weekend of the Long Knives
President Erdoğan survived another geopolitical game of chicken — though not without cost. As last weekend began, Turkey was plunged temporarily into violent chaos as troops attempted to overthrow the country’s government. The military’s move was loud and bloody, including...
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Hollande Warns What Obama Won’t: Islamic Terrorism Is Real
Jihadist truck ‘bowls’ down popular seaside avenue, killing 84 people in Nice. All of France was out to celebrate last night. July 14 is Bastille Day, the country’s national holiday. Across France—as on our July 4—friends and families congregate, enjoy a...
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Military Guys Make Lousy Running Mates
Clinton and Trump are considering admirals and generals for VP—and it’s not the best idea. As we approach the political conventions of our major parties—the once-every-four-year summer spectacle that coronates our presidential nominees—rumors are flowing freely about who will be...
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Swiss Italians Say No to the Burqa
The prettiest corner of Switzerland wasn’t exactly crawling with Muslim women, so it’s worth asking what happened. LOCARNO—Even in Switzerland, most citizens don’t think much about Ticino. It’s the southernmost of the country’s 26 cantons—roughly equivalent to American states—and the...
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J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI Wouldn’t Have Punted EmailGate
Obama and Clinton don’t fear Comey — and that’s a problem. After months of investigation and speculation, this week the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced its findings regarding Hillary Clinton’s misuse of email during her tenure as Secretary of State....
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The Kremlin Admits Snowden is a Russian Agent
In the three years since Edward Snowden landed in Moscow, his relationship with his hosts has been a source of much speculation and controversy. The American IT contractor, who worked for the CIA and NSA until he fled Hawaii with...