Britain vs. Bonds

Bond markets have been putting fear into the hearts of politicians for a long time. Britain has become the latest case study.

Turkish Court Ruling Means New Trouble for Erdogan’s Foes

A surprise judgment replaced the leader of Turkey’s main opposition party with a former leader known for losing elections.

U.N. Official Who Says U.S. Punished Her for Speech Wins a Round in Court

The government has appealed a judge’s ruling that it violated the free speech rights of Francesca Albanese, who was sanctioned for speaking out against Israel.

Exxon Is Nearing a Deal to Pump Oil in Venezuela, Marking a Victory for Trump

The U.S. oil giant is negotiating a deal to pump oil in Venezuela, ending a standoff with its socialist rulers and marking a victory for President Trump.

Germany Indicts Two Men for Plotting to Kill Jewish Leaders on Iran’s Behalf

European authorities have grown concerned about a rise in Iranian intelligence activity in Europe in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.

Queen Elizabeth Pushed for Ex-Prince Andrew to Get Envoy Position, New Documents Show

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is accused of sharing secrets with Jeffrey Epstein when he was a British trade envoy. Newly released documents shed some light on how he got the appointment.

Trump Says He Will Speak with Taiwan’s President About Arms Deal

President Trump said that he would talk to Taiwan’s president about a possible weapons sale to the self-governing democracy. Direct dialogue would anger China, which claims Taiwan as its territory and opposes contact between Taiwanese and foreign leaders.

Uganda Says It’s Not Aware of Ebola Clinics Promised by U.S.

The State Department said it would fund up to 50 clinics in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. “I don’t know the ones they are talking about,” a top Ugandan official said.

Air France Flight to U.S. Is Diverted to Montreal Over Congolese Passenger Amid Ebola Fears

An Air France plane was sent to Montreal because a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo was on board. The U.S. has closed its borders to recent visitors to the African country.

Trump Again Says He Will Talk to Taiwan’s Leader, Risking China’s Anger

President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan said he would be happy to speak with President Trump, a move that would defy U.S. diplomatic protocol and infuriate China.