Boehner Seeks To Reassure House GOP On Immigration
()House Speaker John Boehner strongly suggested he would abide by the Hastert rule on immigration legislation, meaning no floor vote unless a majority of House Republicans backed the bill.
National Security

Obama's Unplanned NSA Discussion
The IRS controversy and the NSA revelations have clearly taken their toll.
Obama's Former Legal Adviser Urges U.S. To 'Disciple Drones'
Harold Koh was a legal architect for President Barack Obama's drone policies.
Middle East

The 'Standing Man' Of Turkey: Act Of Quiet Protest Goes Viral
For more than six hours last night, Erdem Gunduz stood motionless in Turkey's Taksim Square.
A Look Ahead To The Future Of Afghanistan
The Afghan military is now expected to fight without NATO ground or air support.
Anti-Government Protests In Turkey Reach Syrian Border
Some are convinced that the government's policies are pulling Turkey into the Syrian crisis.
Europe

U.S., Europe May Share Intelligence, But Not Privacy Rules
Revelations about U.S. surveillance programs have struck a nerve in Europe.

British Leader: Trendsetter, Or A Bit Too Casual?
Prime Minister David Cameron made news for his lack of jacket and tie.
G-8 Leaders Wrap Up Summit In Nothern Ireland
After the meeting, President Obama flies to Germany for meetings with Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Asia

'It's Christmas In June': China Revels In NSA Leaks Story
State-run media has hailed Edward Snowden as a hero for exposing what it calls U.S. hypocrisy.

Rights Activist Chen Says China Pressured NYU To Force Him Out
New York University, which helped defuse a 2012 diplomatic crisis, denied the allegations.

Violence Defies Pakistanis' Efforts To Define Their Nation
The fractured country is as threatened as ever by forces committed to its destruction.
All Tech Considered
Mexico's Tech Startups Look To Overcome Barriers To Growth()
June 18, 2013 KJZZIn the past decade, Mexico's tech industry has flourished, growing three times faster than the global average. Most of that growth has been fueled by demand from the United States. But as Mexico's startups strive to make it in foreign markets, they say they need more engineers and ways to finance their growth.
Parallels
British Leader: Trendsetter, Or A Bit Too Casual?()
June 18, 2013 The Group of Eight summits can sometimes be a little short on real news. Perhaps that's why the British media was writing about Prime Minister David Cameron's decision to scrap his jacket and tie.
Parallels
With Inspiration From Turkey, Brazil Discovers Mass Protests()
June 18, 2013 Brazil has no real history of mass protests. But disgruntled youths appeared to be learning quickly, citing demonstrators in other parts of the world.
The Two-Way
NATO Hands Over Security Duty To Afghan Forces()
June 18, 2013 It marks the first time the whole country has been under Afghan control since the coalition invaded to oust the Taliban in 2001.
Afghanistan
Afghan President's Forces Taking Security Lead()
June 18, 2013 Afghan President Hamid Karzai announced at a ceremony on Tuesday that his country's armed forces are taking over the lead for security nationwide from the U.S.-led NATO coalition. The handover of responsibility marks a turning point for American and NATO military forces, which will move entirely into a supporting role.




