A half-decade after 9/11, the United States appeared to Andrew Stroehlein to be locked in a “conflict mentality”. Now, he says, a new set of economic concerns - and even the rise of carnivalesque politics - signal the return of a kind of normality.
Libyan rebel forces encircle Sirte, as Saif al-Islam Gaddafi presses for resistance. South Korea appoints Yu Woo lk as its new unification minister. The Sri Lankan government introduces new anti-terrorism rules after emergency laws expire. And Iran plans to continue enriching 20 percent uranium. A
Obama wants Assad gone, but can US ‘ally’ Iraq be persuaded to turn on the Syrian regime?
China’s first aircraft carrier made its maiden voyage from Dalian port. The United States has refused to sell F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan. Indian anti-corruption activist, Anna Hazare has been arrested. Russia’s S-500 system could be included in NATO’s missile defense in Europe. All this in today’
All sides guilty of violating international law in Somalia, says new report. Wave of attacks rock Iraq. Assault on Syrian port enters third day. US officials reject report on drone death figures. Gaddafi defiant as rebels claim control of West. All this and more in today’s briefing...
On August 9, International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the UN Secretary-General called for a recognition of the intellectual property rights of indigenous communities
Regardless of the differences between China and America, a parallel can be drawn between the two countries: the 'wing nuts' or aggressive xenophobes.
The downgrade of America's Sovereign debt rating is a recognition that the Gingrichite revolutionaries might win their struggle. The only response left must be to persuade voters of an ambitious, worthwhile common project above the levels of the family, locality and church
I have resolved to spread a message of tolerance to these aliens. Especially since they're already here. And writing tickets.
The messianic nature of US presidential elections makes it unlikely that a winning candidate will promise anything but utopia. But reality can’t be bent at will.
Of course, the whole sorry tale ends up in court, bringing the series of fictional character sketches from Jim Gabour’s latest novel, Unimportant People, to a triumphant close.
