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World honors Nelson Mandela at 93

July 19, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

The 93rd birthday of Nelson Mandela was celebrated around the world July 18, paying tribute to the hero who spent 27 years in prison for his leading role in the fight against South Africa's apartheid regime.

Massive explosion rocks Cyprus naval base

July 19, 2011 By Gary Bono

The blast is said to have been one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history.

Obama threatens veto of tighter curbs on Cuba travel

July 18, 2011 By Emile Schepers

President Obama has threatened a veto of a House bill if it includes tightened restrictions on Cuban-American travel and aid to Cuba.

Friendshipment en route to Cuba, breaking U.S. blockade

July 15, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The U.S. economic blockade against Cuba, which has lasted 50 years, targets people.

It’s ugly: Germany arms Saudi Arabia

July 12, 2011 By Victor Grossman

Media reports left two aspects unmentioned. The tank manufacturers profiting most from the deal, Krauss-Maffei-Wegmann and Rheinmetall, have always been generous in political donations. The other aspect is historical.