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Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100

Leaders

Jimmy Carter’s presidency was, among other things, known for his Camp David Accords, the Iran hostage crisis and the Panama Canal treaties. The Nobel Peace Prize winner continued his humanitarian work beyond his years at the White House.

Ten years after Washington’s historic deal with Havana, Cuba remains adrift

Global Politics

The leader behind Syria’s rebel group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham

Syria

Struggling economy and youth unemployment weigh heavily on voters as Ghana heads to the polls

Elections

‘Like living in a parallel universe’: Some fear the contested election in Georgia could lead to a political crisis 

Elections

What’s left for the opposition after the likely president-elect fled the country

Leaders

The widely recognized winner of Venezuela’s July 28 presidential election, Edmundo González, was forced to flee into exile, and is now seeking asylum in Spain. Experts say his decision to leave makes it even more challenging for the opposition to reverse President Nicolás Maduro’s fraudulent victory.

The rise of an Armenian church opposition leader

Global Politics

Despite their fraught relationship, Armenia and Azerbaijan are engaged in peace talks. In Armenia, though, many people are not happy with how things are going. In the capital Yerevan, a clergyman has become the face of the Armenian opposition.

Nearly half of Venezuelans are considering leaving the country in the coming months, poll says

Migration

The possibility of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro retaining power is motivating many Venezuelans to leave, according to a recent survey. But a new stream of Venezuelan migration could have serious consequences for Latin America, the US-Mexico border, and even the US presidential race.

Venezuelans are finding creative ways to bypass censorship and a government crackdown on the media

Media

The Venezuelan government has ramped up an intimidation campaign against opposition activists and the media since last month’s presidential election. Now, some people are trying to find creative ways to bypass the censorship.

The number of Americans studying in China is a fraction of what it once was

The World's Global Classroom

The US and China want more foreign exchange students between their two countries. But politics and bureaucracy often complicate the process, and far fewer Americans are going to China to study than before the COVID-19 pandemic.