Opinion: Why Putin can’t be allowed to win in Ukraine | CNN

Editor’s Note: Frida Ghitis, (@fridaghitis) a former CNN producer and correspondent, is a world affairs columnist.…

Israel votes in fifth election in four years as Netanyahu eyes comeback | CNN

Jerusalem CNN  —  Israelis are heading to the ballot box for an unprecedented fifth time in…

US federal agents fired pepper ball projectiles at Venezuelan protesters near El Paso after border patrol agent was injured, officials say | CNN

CNN  —  Federal agents shot pepper balls at Venezuelan migrants who were protesting along the Rio…

Opinion: The relentless bravery of Iranian protesters is a moral test for the Western world | CNN

Editor’s Note: Frida Ghitis, (@fridaghitis) a former CNN producer and correspondent, is a world affairs columnist.…

US official’s suggestion of ‘arms-control’ talks with North Korea raises eyebrows | CNN

The United States said on Friday its policy towards North Korea had not changed after a…

Time to treat North Korea’s nuclear program like Israel’s? | CNN

Seoul, South Korea CNN  —  As a statement of intent, it was about as blunt as…

West Bank militants threaten Israel and warn their own leaders as tensions rise | CNN

Jenin Refugee Camp, West Bank CNN  —  Four US-made M4 Carbine rifles lean against the back…

Qatar summons German ambassador over interior minister’s World Cup remarks | CNN

CNN  —  Qatar’s Foreign Ministry summoned the German ambassador Claudius Fischbach on Friday following the recent…

UK foreign secretary under fire for saying LGBT soccer fans should be “respectful” at Qatar World Cup | CNN

CNN  —  British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is receiving backlash for suggesting gay soccer fans should…

Opinion: Putin is trying to distract us from the blindingly obvious | CNN

Editor’s Note: David A. Andelman, a contributor to CNN, twice winner of the Deadline Club Award,…