International
Afghanistan: Why pursue a losing strategy?
January 14, 2011In spite of a White House declaration that "progress" is being made in Afghanistan, by virtually any measure the war has deteriorated significantly since the Obama administration surged troops into Kandahar and Helmand provinces.
Read moreNetanyahu throws new monkey wrench into peace talks
October 12, 2010Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's latest inflammatory "offer" would extend a moratorium on Israeli settlement construction, if the Palestinians agree to recognize Israel as a Jewish state.
Read moreBolivian president rallies New Yorkers to protect nature
September 24, 2010The earth has its own rights, and we are responsible for protecting them, Bolivian President Evo Morales told a standing room-only crowd.
Read moreAfghanistan talks: a delicate moment
September 23, 2010At the same time as there looks to be a possible diplomatic breakthrough, the U.S. has launched a major military operation in Kandahar.
Read moreEuropean unions set to march for “Robin Hood taxes”
September 14, 2010Next in the "rising tide of world labor protest" file comes the September 29 labor actions in Europe.
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