World
Kenya carnage will beef up African anti-terror efforts
September 24, 2013Before the Westgate attack, Kenya had successfully thwarted a number of terrorist plots. The coming days and weeks are likely to see more beefed up, continent-wide efforts to counter terrorism.
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Iranian gesture causes cautious optimism
September 23, 2013Iran's new President, Hassan Rouhani, has initiated a possibly constructive dialogue with President Obama.
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What does the UN Syria report really say?
September 19, 2013UN weapons inspectors, in their long-awaited report on the alleged chemical weapons attacks in the Damascus area, did not determine who perpetrated the attacks.
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Teachers in crosshairs on Mexico’s 203rd birthday
September 19, 2013As Mexico celebrated its 203rd independence day this past weekend, teachers found themselves in the crosshairs of reactionary politicians.
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Will the left return to power in Honduras?
September 16, 2013Amid declining living standards and a terrible security situation, Hondurans go to the polls on Nov. 24 to elect a new president, national legislature, and local officials.
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