Новости за 18.10.2019

Adam Schiff has become the symbol of the Democratic-led impeachment inquiry. That is not an easy role to fill.

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests have made headlines for months. But what does a typical demonstration really feel like?

Just a few years ago, Justin Trudeau was a political rock star in Canada. Now he's struggling to ensure that his party wins Monday's elections.

Conservatives espouse the ideal of self-sufficiency, while liberals embrace interdependence – a divide that’s central to the debate over immigration.

Brothers of Italy leader Giorgia Meloni is the only politician to gain popularity in polls since the new coalition government took over in September.

New York City Council voted to close Rikers and build four new smaller jails. They also plan to reduce the jail population by more than half.

The portion of Americans who do not identify with a religious denomination, called "nones," is growing, according to new polling from Pew Research.

From the Pentagon to the United Nations, leaders seek advice on AI’s potential to harm – or to serve.

A year after Hurricane Michael, one Florida city wards off despair and hopes for a comeback true to itself.

In good news this week: New York City's poverty levels are at their lowest since the 1970s, harbor seals are returning to the Thames River, and more.

Ta-Nehisi Coates’ first foray into novel-writing deftly weaves fantasy and historical fact into a poignant tapestry of the antebellum South.

In “Alexander the Great,” author Anthony Everitt crafts a lucid, readable, and compelling portrait of the celebrated general of ancient times.

“Mulan” meets “Project Runway” in Elizabeth Lim’s captivating debut. There’s no shortage of intrigue, drama, or excitement in this fantasy novel.

It’s a great season for book lovers, with a novel from Oman, a biography of Brando, and a look at the women behind Disney’s memorable animated films.

President Trump’s withdrawal from Syria has refocused Israelis on what they want most from the U.S. – for it to remain active in the region.

Brexit could overturn the lives of more than a million Britons living in the European Union in terms of residency, travel, and social security.