Regions and Countries

This Airbnb Cottage Is ‘Beautiful’ and ‘Spacious.’ It’s Also in an Israeli Settlement.

This Airbnb Cottage Is ‘Beautiful’ and ‘Spacious.’ It’s Also in an Israeli Settlement. This Airbnb Cottage Is ‘Beautiful’ and ‘Spacious.’ It’s Also in an Israeli Settlement.

Israeli settlements are illegal under international law. So why does Airbnb offer listings in them?

Jul 5, 2016 / Issa Amro

Victor Jara

Justice, Finally, for One of Pinochet’s Most Famous Victims Justice, Finally, for One of Pinochet’s Most Famous Victims

The killer of legendary folk singer Victor Jara has been found guilty in Florida. The Justice Department should now extradite him to Chile.

Jul 1, 2016 / Peter Kornbluh

Lina Meruane

Blindness and Vision Blindness and Vision

In Lina Meruane’s Seeing Red, both the reader and the protagonist learn to see blindness.

Jun 30, 2016 / Aaron Bady

Vigil for CNTE teachers

Rebellion Spreads in Mexico After a Police Massacre Rebellion Spreads in Mexico After a Police Massacre

“We will not pardon or forget.”

Jun 30, 2016 / James North

Brexit:

Brexit Divorce Proceedings Brexit Divorce Proceedings

Stunned Britons say, “This all takes time. It may be years before we’re through.” “What’s done is done,” the EU says, “We’d like to see the back of you.”…

Jun 30, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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Letters From the July 18-25, 2016, Issue Letters From the July 18-25, 2016, Issue

London calling… Sign of the times?… Connecting the dots… Left to her own devices?… Live long and… prosper?… GOP Humpty Dumpty…

Jun 30, 2016 / Letters / Our Readers

London at dawn

Britain Is in Danger of Becoming a Zombie State Britain Is in Danger of Becoming a Zombie State

There is one path back from the abyss—but it’s a narrow one.

Jun 29, 2016 / Editorial / D.D. Guttenplan

EU and UK Flags

Blaming Brexit on Putin and Voters (the People) Blaming Brexit on Putin and Voters (the People)

Unwilling to confront its own responsibility, the US political-media elite is again demonizing Putin and denigrating democracy to explain the UK vote to leave the EU.

Jun 29, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

Did Brexit Help the Right Win in Spain?

Did Brexit Help the Right Win in Spain? Did Brexit Help the Right Win in Spain?

It certainly played a role—and the disappointing result should reignite debates within Podemos over long-term strategy.

Jun 29, 2016 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín

Euro Cup UK Loss

Front Row for the Fall of England Front Row for the Fall of England

England’s soccer loss to Iceland in the European Championships adds insult to injury in the wake of Brexit.

Jun 29, 2016 / Dave Zirin

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