Russia Is Quick to Bend Truth About Ukraine

Misinformation, exaggerations, conspiracy theories, overheated rhetoric and outright lies about the political crisis in Ukraine have emanated from the highest echelons of the Kremlin.



Snowden’s Leaks on China Could Affect Its Role in His Fate

New revelations by Edward J. Snowden, a former National Security Agency contractor believed to be in Hong Kong, may make China more apt to help him.

    

Condoleezza Rice to Write Book for Henry Holt

The former secretary of state in the George W. Bush administration will examine the creation of democracy, drawing upon her career and personal life.

King Abdullah of Jordan Has Criticism for All Concerned

In a magazine interview, King Abdullah criticized other Arab leaders, officials in Jordan and even his sons while insisting that only he can lead the country’s transition to democracy.

Lebanon Paper Launches Salvo Against Hariri Tribunal

A newspaper has published the names of likely witnesses in the murder trial of Rafik Hariri, the former prime minister who was assassinated in 2005.