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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    The G7 is getting back together this weekendThe G7 is getting back together this weekend
    World Politics

    Get ready, France. President Trump is coming to upend another global summit.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    China hits back at the US with tariffs on $75 billion in goodsChina hits back at the US with tariffs on $75 billion in goods
    World Politics

    The trade standoff continues — as do the global economic jitters.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Trump cancels his state visit to Denmark over GreenlandTrump cancels his state visit to Denmark over Greenland
    World Politics

    The president really wasn’t kidding about buying the Danish autonomous territory.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Italy’s prime minister just resigned. What the heck comes next?Italy’s prime minister just resigned. What the heck comes next?
    World Politics

    Italy’s prime minister resigned on Tuesday, throwing a twist in far-right, anti-immigrant leader Matteo Salvini’s power play to get early elections.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Sudan signs power-sharing deal as its former dictator goes to trialSudan signs power-sharing deal as its former dictator goes to trial
    World Politics

    A stunning — but uncertain — moment for Sudan.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s on-again, off-again visit to Israel, explainedRep. Rashida Tlaib’s on-again, off-again visit to Israel, explained
    World Politics

    Israel said it would allow Tlaib to visit her grandmother for a humanitarian visit. Tlaib rejected the “oppressive conditions.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    Canada’s ethics watchdog finds Prime Minister Justin Trudeau violated law in SNC-Lavalin caseCanada’s ethics watchdog finds Prime Minister Justin Trudeau violated law in SNC-Lavalin case
    Explainers

    Trudeau’s political scandal has returned — two months before federal elections.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    A$AP Rocky is found guilty of assault in Sweden but gets to stay out of jailA$AP Rocky is found guilty of assault in Sweden but gets to stay out of jail
    Politics

    Donald Trump had personally intervened in the case, generating controversy and a diplomatic spat with Sweden.

    By Jen Kirby
    Hong Kong airport protests escalate with canceled flights and police standoffs
    World Politics

    Another tense day of protests in Hong Kong.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    The pro-democracy protests rocking Moscow, explainedThe pro-democracy protests rocking Moscow, explained
    Explainers

    In July, Moscow election officials banned opposition candidates from running for city council. This weekend, protests swelled to 50,000 in Moscow.

    By Jen Kirby