International
Iran and the pitfalls of detente
September 30, 2013So Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has officially declared the end of the reckless round of adventurous rhetoric and foreign policy pursued by his country's Islamist regime in recent years.
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AFL-CIO in motion after history-making convention
September 30, 2013Unionists and their allies are wasting no time carrying out the decisions of what was a trail-blazing convention.
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Iraqi Social Forum could be eye-opener for Americans
September 25, 2013The first Iraqi Social Forum, which opens Thursday in Baghdad, could be an eye-opener for Americans, who will be able to participate online.
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Merkel victory in Germany: Was it really so big?
September 25, 2013What rejoicing! What a triumph for Angela Merkel, the East German girl who has really made it to the top. But was it really such a big win?
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From Mandela to Philomena at Chicago Film Festival
September 24, 2013In its 49th season, the Chicago International Film Festival is the longest-running competitive film festival in North America. With over 150 titles from over 50 countries, there is a wealth of films to choose from for...
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