Violence-wracked Indonesian province calls for independence

  Neither incumbent President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, nor his main electoral rival Prabowo Subianto have addressed the surge in violence in the provinces collectively known by pro-independence campaigners as West Papua. During presidential debates in which the pair have sparred on human rights and national […]

Omar says death threats against her increased since Trump tweet

  She also alleged that President Trump is encouraging right-wing extremist violence. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders denied earlier Sunday the President was trying to incite violence. “Since the President’s tweet Friday evening, I have experienced an increase in direct threats on my life […]

US military’s 7-year plan for Somalia

  But even if that is the last extension of the declaration, US defense officials say the mission in the country is likely to take years to complete. The fight there hinges on US Special Operations Forces being able to train an elite Somali army […]

Kamala Harris releases 15 years of taxes

  Harris released her taxes from 2004 to 2018, “making her the most transparent candidate in the field when it comes to information about personal finances,” said a campaign aide. “This is a stark contrast with President Trump, who refuses to release his tax returns.” […]