History has never ended, but are we at a crossroads again?
Oxford professor Ben Ansell says we are witnessing a battle between nationalism and liberalism that will write our own time indelibly into the history books of tomorrow.
Venezuela
Venezuela's opposition leader says Maduro is 'weaker than ever'
From hiding, María Corina Machado says she'll continue to fight for Venezuelan democracy.
Venezuela's opposition leader says he was forced to sign letter that admits defeat
Venezuela's former opposition candidate, Edmundo González, on Wednesday said he was coerced into signing a letter effectively recognizing his defeat in July's presidential election.
Opinion: Christmas is starting early in Venezuela
Christmas starts early in a lot of retail stores, but in Venezuela it's starting Oct. 1. NPR's Scott Simon explains.
The U.S. has seized Venezuelan President Maduro's plane
The Justice Department alleges the Dassault Falcon 900EX aircraft was purchased in Florida by the Venezuelan leader's associates through a shell company in violation of sanctions and export controls.
Venezuelans around the world demonstrate to defend opposition’s victory claim
Venezuelans took to the streets of Tokyo, Sydney, Mexico City and other cities to defend the opposition's claim to victory over President Nicolás Maduro in last month’s disputed presidential election.
Opinion: Want to reform the Supreme Court? These strongmen can show a thing or two
The champions of U.S. Supreme Court reform should first consider the record of nations that wound up packing and purging their judiciaries.
U.S. recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader as winner of contested election
The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said the opposition candidate Edmundo González “won the most votes” in the Venezuelan election.
Venezuela's Maduro threatens reprisals as disputed election protests become deadly
As Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claims an unverifiable victory, anti-government protests there grow.
Protesters take to the streets in Venezuela over contested presidential election
Venezuela’s electoral authorities made it official: Socialist President Nicolás Maduro will be in office for another six years. Opposition leaders are crying foul as protests break out.