The China Play: The Obama administration today announced it reached a deal with China to eliminate tariffs on information and technology products ranging from video-game consoles and computer software to medical equipment and semiconductors. It could be the single best …

Scotland: First Minister Alex Salmon is stepping down after losing the independence vote and also resigning as leader of the Scottish National Party. Salmon dedicated his political life to Scottish independence and leaves in disappointment. He said, “For me as …

Ukraine: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he is pulling back his troops from the eastern Ukraine border. “We have pulled them back. Today they are not at the Ukrainian border but in places of regular exercises, at training grounds.” …