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Jennifer Williams

Jennifer Williams

Senior Foreign Editor; Co-host of Worldly

    Latest articles by Jennifer Williams

    Sen. John McCain’s complicated moral legacy on torture
    Politics

    The late Republican senator was a strong moral voice against torture. But his willingness to compromise his principles tarnished that legacy.

    By Jennifer Williams
    Politics
    Trump’s tweet echoing white nationalist propaganda about South African farmers, explainedTrump’s tweet echoing white nationalist propaganda about South African farmers, explained
    Politics

    There’s no evidence of a genocidal campaign against white farmers.

    By Jennifer Williams
    Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, explained for non-Muslims
    World Politics

    It’s like Burning Man, but for Muslims. Okay, it’s nothing like Burning Man.

    By Jennifer Williams
    World Politics
    Unprecedented floods kill hundreds in IndiaUnprecedented floods kill hundreds in India
    World Politics

    Monsoon floods in the southern Indian state of Kerala have killed at least 180 people in the past few days alone.

    By Jennifer Williams
    World Politics
    The Pentagon says ISIS is “well-positioned” to make a comebackThe Pentagon says ISIS is “well-positioned” to make a comeback
    World Politics

    New reports show ISIS may still have as many fighters as it did at its peak.

    By Jennifer Williams
    World Politics
    Photos: Italy’s deadly bridge collapse kills dozensPhotos: Italy’s deadly bridge collapse kills dozens
    World Politics

    Dozens were killed when a section of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, Italy, collapsed Tuesday.

    By Jennifer Williams
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    Antifa clashes with police and journalists in Charlottesville and DCAntifa clashes with police and journalists in Charlottesville and DC
    archives

    Antifa says it fights fascists and neo-Nazis. But this weekend, members attacked cops and journalists.

    By Jennifer Williams
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    Alaska Airlines plane stolen from SeaTac airport: What we know so farAlaska Airlines plane stolen from SeaTac airport: What we know so far
    archives

    “This is not a terrorist incident.”

    By Emily Stewart and Jennifer Williams
    World Politics
    Boris Johnson’s offensive comments about the burqa, explainedBoris Johnson’s offensive comments about the burqa, explained
    World Politics

    Some conservative white men in Britain are obsessed with what Muslim women wear on their heads.

    By Jennifer Williams
    World Politics
    The Saudi Arabia-Canada fight, explained in under 600 wordsThe Saudi Arabia-Canada fight, explained in under 600 words
    World Politics

    A short guide to why Saudi Arabia is waging a diplomatic war on Canada.

    By Jennifer Williams