If you want to understand the world outside the US, you have to read about it. Here are some of the best sources of international news and current events.
The three best English-language sources of international news, by far, are the BBC, the Financial Times, and The Economist magazine. No other English-language news sources cover the world in such detail and with such a truly global perspective. Only some content on the FT and Economist websites is free of charge. Content on the BBC website is free for all to use.
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) World News
Some US newspapers and cable channels also have fairly good global coverage. The best for general international coverage are probably The New York Times, CNN, and The Washington Post. Both the Times and the Post require you to register but neither requires you to pay. Other papers are notably good on selected regions; The Miami Herald, for example, is known for its coverage of Latin America.
The Miami Herald (for Latin America)
One of the most interesting ways to keep track of international news is actually to read what the rest of the world has to say. Following are links to high-quality English-language newspapers and news magazines from around the world. Some important papers and news magazines (such as The South China Morning Post and The Far Eastern Economic Review, both from Hong Kong) are omitted because all content is subscription-based.
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Europe
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The International Herald Tribune The Prague Post (Czech Republic)
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Asia/Pacific
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The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)
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Middle East/Africa
The Mail and Guardian (South Africa)
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The Americas
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