Middle East
The U.S. & Yemen: A “lethal blend”
August 31, 2010How involved is the U.S. military in Yemen, and is the Obama administration laying the groundwork for a new foreign adventure?
Read moreCoincidence? Israeli-Palestinian talks to open, Israel threatens Iran attack
August 25, 2010Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced direct Israeli-Palestinian talks will restart Sept. 2, while a controversial article says Israel will likely attack Iran by next July.
Read moreIsraeli peace movement surges in Sheikh Jarrah
August 9, 2010If the Israeli-Palestinian crisis is going to be resolved anytime soon, the beginning of the solution could be happening in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah.
Read moreWorld Notes: Cuba, Chile, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic, Bangladesh
August 2, 2010Cuba's economy, Chilean hunger strike, South African public workers, U.S. arms for Saudis, missile defense for Czechs, Bangladesh textile workers.
Read moreIsrael allows potato chips into Gaza, but blockade continues
June 15, 2010The Israeli government said it would allow potato chips, jam and other food items to be imported into Gaza, but that is hardly likely to deflect the pressure to end the blockade.
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