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US, Canada, EU expel Russian envoys over spy attack
Article
/ 26 March 2018

US, Canada, EU expel Russian envoys over spy attack

The US, Canada, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, France and Denmark have all expelled Russian envoys over the poisoning of a former Russian spy

By Agency And and Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe: President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s 100 days in office
Africa
/ 6 March 2018

Zimbabwe: President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s 100 days in office

New president’s efforts to stimulate economy, attract foreign investment and curb corruption elicit mixed reviews.

By Staff Reporter
Three reasons the continent should treat Tillerson visit with scepticism
Article
/ 6 March 2018

Three reasons the continent should treat Tillerson visit with scepticism

Leaders would be right to note that unless partnership agreements are reaffirmed, America’s declining influence and importance will continue.

By John J Stremlau
Donald Trump and the decline of US ‘soft power’
Article
/ 12 February 2018

Donald Trump and the decline of US ‘soft power’

Soft power rests on attraction rather than coercion or payment. It co-opts people rather than coerces them.

By Joseph S Nye Jr
Trump angers China and South Korea with new trade tariffs
Article
/ 23 January 2018

Trump angers China and South Korea with new trade tariffs

The new tariffs will cause the loss of about 23 000 American jobs and the cancellation or delay of billions of dollars in solar investment

By Agency
Pakistan summons US ambassador over Trump tweet
Article
/ 2 January 2018

Pakistan summons US ambassador over Trump tweet

Islamabad denied accusations of turning a blind eye to militancy, lambasting the US for ignoring the thousands who have been killed on its soil.

By Nasir Jaffry
Trump hails ‘great relationship’ with self-proclaimed killer Duterte
Article
/ 13 November 2017

Trump hails ‘great relationship’ with self-proclaimed killer Duterte

Duterte last year declared the Philippines’ "separation" from the United States.

By Karl Malakunas and Jerome Cartillier
Trump warns time for ‘patience’ on North Korea is over
Article
/ 6 November 2017

Trump warns time for ‘patience’ on North Korea is over

North Korea’s nuclear programme is "a threat to the civilised world" said Trump on the second day of his Asian tour dominated by the crisis.

By Agence France Presse
Plea for ‘urgent action’ on climate overshadowed by Trump
Article
/ 6 November 2017

Plea for ‘urgent action’ on climate overshadowed by Trump

The Paris treaty calls for capping global warming at "well under" two degrees celsius, and 1.5 °C if possible.

By Marlowe Hood
US struggles for answers after World Cup calamity
Article
/ 11 October 2017

US struggles for answers after World Cup calamity

Debacle, disaster, catastrophe, calamity. As the post-mortems began on the USA’s World Cup elimination, no hyperbolic stone was left unturned.

By Agence France Presse
Visa services are suspended between Turkey, United States in tit-for-tat fallout
Article
/ 9 October 2017

Visa services are suspended between Turkey, United States in tit-for-tat fallout

The bans have come after a US consulate employee with links to a US-based Muslim leader, was arrested by the Turkish government.

By Al Jazeera
Las Vegas shooter’s girlfriend back in US, FBI to question her
Article
/ 4 October 2017

Las Vegas shooter’s girlfriend back in US, FBI to question her

In recent developments, the girlfriend of the Las Vegas shooter is being questioned by the FBI as a ‘person of interest’

By Frankie Taggart
Six things to know about mass shootings in America
Article
/ 3 October 2017

Six things to know about mass shootings in America

In the wake of the tragedy in Las Vegas, a criminologist reviews recent research to dispel common misconceptions about mass shootings.

By Staff Reporter
After Las Vegas massacre, Trump silent on gun control
Article
/ 3 October 2017

After Las Vegas massacre, Trump silent on gun control

President Trump has declared the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history as an "act of pure evil" but avoided addressing gun control

By Andrew Beatty
​US labels North Korea ‘war’ claim absurd, as Pyongyang boosts defences
Article
/ 26 September 2017

​US labels North Korea ‘war’ claim absurd, as Pyongyang boosts defences

The United Nations has called out for calm between the United States and North Korea amid threats of nuclear warfare between the countries two leaders

By Staff Reporter
US softens North Korea resolution ahead of UN vote
Article
/ 11 September 2017

US softens North Korea resolution ahead of UN vote

Washington has led the international drive to punish the rogue state after it detonated its sixth and most powerful nuclear device earlier this month.

By Carole Landry
Social media and the case for Marcellus Williams
Article
/ 24 August 2017

Social media and the case for Marcellus Williams

How social media came together to campaign against the execution of Marcellus Williams.

By Al Jazeera
Charlottesville is America everywhere
Article
/ 13 August 2017

Charlottesville is America everywhere

US white supremacists and Neo-Nazis are no longer afraid of showing their faces because they face no repercussions.

By Staff Reporter
China steps into the gap left by the US
Analysis
/ 4 August 2017

China steps into the gap left by the US

The Eastern giant must assume responsibilities, cognisant of the interconnectedness of the world

By Jeffrey Sehume
China’s growing ascendancy on the world stage signals a realignment of power
Analysis
/ 1 August 2017

China’s growing ascendancy on the world stage signals a realignment of power

As America under Donald Trump retreats from the international stage, China is taking its place

By Rory Carroll in Caracas
The hotline trying to stop men murdering their wives
Article
/ 21 July 2017

The hotline trying to stop men murdering their wives

A hotline in the US is trying to tackle the high rate of domestic violence against nurses in the Nigerian diaspora.

By Staff Reporter
Trump’s Europe trip highlights low global standing of ‘brand America’
Analysis
/ 6 July 2017

Trump’s Europe trip highlights low global standing of ‘brand America’

Mexican wall, Muslim travel ban and rejection of the Paris climate deal rejection are key reasons

By Andrew Hammond
#​100Days of Trump: Africa seems to be a low priority
Africa
/ 2 May 2017

#​100Days of Trump: Africa seems to be a low priority

He plans to cut foreign aid, putting US commitments to the continent at risk.

By Staff Reporter
Trump’s pugnacious foreign policy agenda
Analysis
/ 28 February 2017

Trump’s pugnacious foreign policy agenda

Despite an ideologically conflicted Congress, Donald Trump continues to ‘put America first’.

By Andrew Hammond
​Will Trump trash Brand America?
Article
/ 31 January 2017

​Will Trump trash Brand America?

US President Donald Trump could tip his country’s global image back into the negative if he continues to spout his campaign rhetoric.

By Andrew Hammond
From a golden shower to a golden White House? Place your Trump bets
Article
/ 17 January 2017

From a golden shower to a golden White House? Place your Trump bets

The US president-elect is in big trouble, online betting predicts – and the bookies have been right before.

By Staff Reporter
Obama will bid farewell knowing Trump may thump his legacy
Analysis
/ 10 January 2017

Obama will bid farewell knowing Trump may thump his legacy

US president’s final speech will include his achievements, particularly of his oft-criticised foreign policy.

By Andrew Hammond
The odds are stacked against the Brics
Article
/ 5 January 2017

The odds are stacked against the Brics

New alliances with Washington and internal leadership problems are some of the problems that could rock the bloc

By Patrick Bond
​The Donalds are everywhere, spelling disaster
Article
/ 12 December 2016

​The Donalds are everywhere, spelling disaster

Nationalism built on chauvinism enables elites to incite social hostility and acquire ‘gangster’ capital.

By Richard Pithouse
Say hi to the real world, Mr Trump
Article
/ 17 November 2016

Say hi to the real world, Mr Trump

The US is facing major foreign policy issues that can’t be resolved with rabble-rousing rhetoric.

By Andrew Hammond
Showing the sceptical West the ‘good’ side of Mother Russia
Article
/ 10 November 2016

Showing the sceptical West the ‘good’ side of Mother Russia

Russian news agency Sputnik claims to ‘tell the untold’, but is it thinly veiled state propaganda?

By Govan Whittles
Trump’s hot words will undo gains made to stop global warming
Article
/ 10 November 2016

Trump’s hot words will undo gains made to stop global warming

President-elect Donald Trump’s stance on global warming spells trouble for the country’s carbon footprint.

By Sipho Kings
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