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‘War on terror’ zeroes in on Yemen

January 8, 2010 By Susan Webb

A few things we need to know about Yemen: strategic location, oil, a Very Important Neighbor, imperialism and Cold War history, poverty and economic/environmental crisis.

U.S., Russia readying pact to slash nuclear weapons

December 21, 2009 By Susan Webb

The U.S. and Russia are close to an agreement that will make major cuts in their nuclear stockpiles. It is seen as a step in the direction of complete nuclear disarmament.

Afghan war hurts domestic agenda, Mich. peace leader says

December 21, 2009 By John Rummel

"War is subverting the domestic agenda," Dr. Prasad Venugopal told peace activists. "There is no room for despair in the peace movement because a lot of lives depend on it."

Obama’s Nobel Prize: world wants peace surge

December 10, 2009 By Susan Webb

Accepting the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, President Obama acknowledged "considerable controversy" over the award, while others said the prize signals the world's hopes for peace.

Iraq bombings tied to political power struggle

December 9, 2009 By Susan Webb

As Iraq set national elections for March 7, massive car bombings in Baghdad were assailed as terrorist efforts to restore dictatorship.