Section: Time (USA)
This Is How Russia Plans to Win the Internet War
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Deep inside a four-story marble building in St. Petersburg, hundreds of workers tap away at computers on the front lines of an information war, say those who have been inside. Known as “Kremlin trolls,” the men and women work 12-hour shifts around the clock, flooding the Internet with propaganda aimed at stamping...
Russia Sees U.S. Conspiracy Against World Cup Plans in FIFA Scandal
Russian officials were quick to claim Wednesday that a U.S. conspiracy is behind the corruption scandal that shook the world of international soccer. Early that morning, police in Switzerland complied with a U.S. request to arrest nine senior officials at FIFA, the sport’s governing body, as part of a far-reaching probe into decades of...
Malaysia Airlines Begins a Huge Makeover, but First Lays Off a Third of Its Workforce
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) reassured customers Monday that operations would continue as normal as the airline is restructured into a new company and undergoes an overhaul of its brand. “You can continue to make reservations in full confidence that our flights and schedules are operating as normal, that tickets sold will be honored,” recently...
Rohingya Survivors Speak of Their Ordeals as 139 Suspected Graves are Found in Malaysia
Less than a kilometer from Malaysia’s border with Thailand, the trappings of death are littered across the jungle: a stretcher made of branches to carry bodies, reams of white cloth used to wrap the deceased in Muslim tradition and, most menacing of all, empty boxes for 9 mm bullets. On May 25, Malaysia’s Inspector General of Police,...
The South China Sea’s Ticking Time Bomb
When it comes to international relations, there are many ways to change the situation on the ground. But the Chinese are trying a new one far off their coast: they are creating new ground. It’s part of Beijing’s plan to extend its claim to 90% of the South China Sea, and now the Chinese government is ordering the U.S. and other...
Why Chechens Are Fighting Chechens in Ukraine’s Civil War
The Chechens arrived at about the same time on both sides of the war in eastern Ukraine. On the side of the Russians, they came last spring with no insignia on their uniforms, crossing the border into the rebel-held territory of Ukraine and taking up positions around the city of Donetsk. General Isa Munaev, by contrast, arrived on the opposite...
Why Australia Is Competing In Europe’s Biggest Song Contest
VIENNA — For the first time in its 60-year history, the Eurovision Song Contest may be won by — Australia. The land from Down Under is making its debut in Europe’s favorite songfest, invited as a wild card due to its strong fan base. Its entry, Guy Sebastian, is one of the bookmakers’ favorites. Sebastian is touted as being among the...
How the Presidential Candidates See America in the World
The Presidential candidates are finally talking about foreign policy, but, not surprisingly, they aren’t yet saying much. “America must lead. We must combat tyranny and defend freedom. Our allies are counting on us. Our enemies are watching.” We’ve heard all this before. They have good reason, of course, to avoid detailed descriptions...
These Are the Cities Most Likely To Be Hit By A Terror Attack
A report by global risk analysis firm Verisk Maplecroft has identified the cities most likely to be hit by a terror attack. Maplecroft analyzed 1300 of the world’s important urban centers and commercial hubs and ranked them based on the intensity and frequency of attacks in the year following February 2014. The report also combined the...
Eight Norwegian Photographers You Need to Follow
The Norwegian Journal of Photography (NJP) has released the latest issue of its biennial survey of the Scandinavian country’s contemporary documentary photography scene, showcasing the work of eight photographers. The publishers — photographers and photo editors Rune Eraker, Laara Matsen and Espen Rasmussen — combed through close to 100...
