Graphic Anti-Terrorism Coloring Books Introduce Kids To ISIS
A man crucified by militants of the Islamic State group, his bowed head covered in wounds; a depiction of Osama bin Laden’s last few moments alive; and the faces of the five Taliban prisoners who were...
View ArticleNagorno-Karabakh Conflict Through War or Peace
Armenia and Azerbaijan, who are in a state of war despite a ceasefire, have three options on how to approach the stalemated conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, a dispute that lasted more than two decades....
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America's Accessible Cities
Cities have been pivotal role to improved living standards, because of the opportunities they facilitate. This is particularly evident over the past two centuries, as world urbanization has risen from...
View ArticleAl Qaeda's Move in India Presages More Elsewhere
Al Qaeda's (AQ's) declaration that it is starting a franchise in South Asia is no surprise at all, given the sheer number of Muslims in the region, and that it is being eclipsed by the Islamic State...
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Most Americans Say Child Migrants Should Be Reunited With Families Here: Poll
Most Americans think the U.S. government should allow the more than 60,000 unaccompanied minors that have crossed illegally into the country this year to be reunited with their family members living in...
View ArticleISIS, Libya, NATO, and Preventing the Next 9/11
Those who call for immediate military action rarely have a long-term strategy. That is why America's march of folly from Iraq to Libya has been a recruiting tool for jihadist forces, including ISIS. As...
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Here's The Steven Sotloff You Haven't Seen
Today, friends and family of Steven Sotloff will gather at a memorial to celebrate the life of the fallen journalist, who was murdered by ISIS militants earlier this week. Thousands are expected to...
View ArticleU.S. Plane Unexpectedly Lands In Iran
WASHINGTON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - A charter aircraft flying from the U.S. airbase at Bagram in Afghanistan to Dubai was re-routed to Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Friday because of "issues with the flight plan,"...
View ArticleMassive Chinese Company Files Biggest IPO In US History
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — China's Alibaba Group is seeking to raise up to $24.3 billion in its upcoming IPO — an amount that would be the most raised by a company in a stock market debut. The e-commerce...
View ArticleUkraine Conflict Seals NATO Renewal, and Russia's Dominance
As the Ukraine conflict inches toward a cease-fire, NATO leaders emerge from a historic summit with a renewed sense of purpose, and also an element of traditional mission of deterrence against...
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Japanese Farmer Mitsuo Shibata Grows Butt-Shaped Watermelon
Japanese farmer Mitsuo Shibata has grown a watermelon that would make Sir Mix-A-Lot hungry with desire. The melon in question is actually two conjoined fruits that together look amazingly like a large,...
View ArticleWeekend Roundup: Putin Uses 21st Century Strategy to Restore Old Czarist Realm
As a fragile cease-fire takes hold in Ukraine after nearly five months of carnage, Vladimir Putin's long-term strategy has become clear. This week in The WorldPost Robert Coalson, writing from Prague,...
View ArticlePope Francis Tweets Powerful Photo Of Catholic Relief In Iraq As His...
Pope Francis tweeted his first-ever photo on Friday in a powerful display of solidarity with humanitarian efforts in Iraq. The image, originally tweeted by Catholic Relief Services, shows two children...
View ArticleSeven Minute Guide to Peace and Prosperity in Pakistan
A few weeks ago I was asked to set down in a seven minute speech my ideas on how Pakistan can reverse years of stagnation and resume the path of developing peace and prosperity for its 180 million...
View ArticleFormer NATO Commander Wesley Clark: Russia Remains An ‘Adversary' Until...
As NATO leaders wrapped up a two-day summit in the city of Wales on Friday, the organization's former military commander warned that its member states would have to be prepared to "go beyond rhetoric."...
View ArticleU.S. and Iran Engage in Volleyball Diplomacy
Since the Iranian Revolution in 1979, the Iranian and American people have been isolated from one another due to long-standing disputes between their governments. Routine interactions, like sporting...
View ArticlePlane Carrying Americans Lands In Dubai After Diverted To Iran
WASHINGTON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - A chartered aircraft carrying about 100 Americans from the U.S. airbase at Bagram, Afghanistan, has left for Dubai after it was diverted to Iran because of issues with...
View ArticleBy Air, Land and Sea, the Military is Going Green to Save Lives and Money
"Climate change affects the sons and the daughters who are currently stepping up to wear the uniform of our country." - Former Sen. John W. Warner This month, one of America's most accomplished "naval...
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Early Color Photographs Give Glimpse Into The Russia Of Yesterday
Russia is a country that spans two continents and nine time zones, and serves as home to over 140 million inhabitants and over 190 different ethnic groups. Rich in land and people, the massive nation...
View ArticleRethinking Emissions Reduction
Whether at United Nations climate change summits or one of many "green growth" forums, renewables and energy efficiency are consistently regarded as the solution to global warming. Even the coal...
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