A senior minister in the British government’s foreign office tendered her resignation on Tuesday, protesting what she said was the U.K. government’s “morally indefensible” position on the conflict in Gaza.
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Ukraine Signs Trade Deal With EU, Risking Russia’s Ire
A free-trade zone between Ukraine and the European Union takes another step toward reality today, as the nation that’s under pressure from pro-Russian separatists signs an economic agreement with the EU.
Virginia’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is Ruled Unconstitutional
“A federal judge has struck down Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage, ruling on Thursday that the amendment adopted by voters in 2006 is unconstitutional,” WAMU’s Michael Pope writes this morning.
Hundreds Attend Funeral Of WWII Veteran They Didn’t Know
Whether you know it as Veterans Day here in the U.S. or as Remembrance Day in Commonwealth countries, we think you’ll agree that something remarkable happened on this Nov. 11 in England.
Harvard Stuns New Mexico, And 4 Other Need-To-Knows From The NCAA Tournament
The NCAA tournament got off to a stunning start on Thursday: Harvard, known more for its brains and seeded No. 14, sent No. 3 New Mexico packing with a 62-68 win.