Bring Overdue Justice to the Palestinian People
Without any hesitation, and irrespective of political or economic costs, the Palestinian Authority (PA) must without further delay sign the Rome Statute and join the International Criminal Court (ICC)....
View ArticlePilgrimage to the Holy City of Copán
For the Jewish people, it is Jerusalem. For Muslims, it is Mecca. For Catholics, it is Vatican City. For non-Catholic Christians, it is Bethlehem. For Buddhists, it is Bodh Gaya. For Hindus, it is...
View ArticlePerpetual Peace Is a Work in Progress
A hundred years ago, the first shots rang out in a war that was to shape much of the 20th century. But as the world commemorates the outbreak of the First World War, are we any closer to finding a way...
View ArticleWhat Has This Gaza War Changed?
When the current conflict between Israel and Hamas began, it looked much like a resumption of the conflict that has led to similarly tragic consequences in recent years. Israel was poised to set back...
View ArticleEurope Declares War on Facebook
Throughout history, Europe has shown an inclination to declare war on itself. Now in the 21st Century, Europe has found a new enemy to rally against: Facebook. Recently, Europe brought the gauntlet...
View ArticleIsraelis On Gaza Border Fear Threat For Tunnels Isn't Over
By Maayan Lubell NIR AM, Israel, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Many Israelis living on the Gaza border were unconvinced by their military's announcement that its mission was accomplished in a nearly month-long...
View ArticleEbola Isn't the Only Illness Out There Killing Our World
The United Nations and especially its western members are patients in serious need of medical attention. Onset of symptoms has not been sudden. This is no acute illness. Instead, it is a chronic...
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Gaza's Residents Catch Their Breath During Ceasefire (PHOTOS)
After nearly a month of fighting, Israel and Hamas agreed on Monday to an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire proposal. The 72-hour truce took effect early on Tuesday morning. Civilians in Gaza emerged from...
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Spy Agency Stole Scoop From Media Outlet And Handed It To The AP
WASHINGTON -- The Associated Press dropped a significant scoop on Tuesday afternoon, reporting that in the last several years the U.S. government's terrorism watch list has doubled. A few minutes after...
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Sec. Kerry's Opportunity in Burma: Political Pressure Coupled With Economic...
The open windows on the second floor of the Mandaley farmers' association office do nothing to ease the unbearable heat of a balmy Mandaley afternoon in Burma. No breeze to speak of. But that doesn't...
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17 Things To Read If You're Trying To See All Sides Of The Israel-Gaza Conflict
Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza began observing a 72-hour cease-fire on Tuesday after nearly a month of fighting. But the complicated history and context of the broader Israeli-Palestinian...
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The Most Destructive Myths About Ebola Virus, Debunked
Myths and rumors about the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa are hindering health workers from doing their jobs abroad and causing unnecessary panic and paranoia in the United States. Here's the...
View ArticleThe Beleaguered Tunisian Model
If the United States really wants to see human rights and democracy take root and flourish in the Arab region there is at least one thing it can do to advance that objective: ensure that Tunisia's...
View ArticleExperimental Serum Given To U.S. Ebola Patients Is In Limited Supply, CDC Says
By Rachael Rettner, Senior Writer Published: 08/06/2014 01:03 PM EDT on LiveScience The "experimental serum" that doctors gave to two American patients with Ebola is in very limited supply, and will...
View ArticleHurricane Iselle Nears Hawaii, With Julio Right Behind, As Island Braces For...
By Malia Mattoch McManus HONOLULU, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Hurricane Iselle barreled west across the Pacific Ocean toward the Hawaiian Islands on Wednesday, where officials warned residents and tourists of...
View ArticleUkraine: Avoiding the 'Cold War' Entrapment
Tom Hayden's July 21 article is quick to invoke historic Russo-Western Cold War tensions to explain, and excuse, Moscow's aggression against Ukraine today. Utilizing what amount to "dim and distorted"...
View ArticleDetained Post Journalist Accused Of Spying In Iran Media - Al-Monitor: The...
The conservative Iranian media has broken its silence on the arrest of Washington Post Tehran correspondent Jason Rezaian and published articles accusing him of spying and having connections to...
View ArticleMichele Bachmann Blames Immigrants For Fake War, Wants Their Money
A conservative congresswoman says the United States should confiscate all the money undocumented immigrants send home because the U.S. is at war with them. U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn) called...
View ArticleThe Ottoman Presidency?
On Sunday, August 10, for the first time, Turkish citizens will directly elect their president. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is widely expected to win -- opinion polls have put him consistently...
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This Man Spent 4 Days Pushing Brussels Sprouts Up Wales' Highest Peak With...
The nose knows. And in the case of Stuart Kettell, his olfactory senses sent him straight up Wales' highest peak for a pretty amazing cause. For the past nine yeas, Kettell has been tackling endurance...
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