This week marks 80 years since the United States used its nuclear weapons against the civilian population of Japan in August 1945. Prior to that, […]
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Obama slights Palestinians, who stage Tent Protests
Aljazeera English reports on Obama’s opening remarks on arrival in Israel, and how he called Palestine the historic homeland of the Jews but neglected to […]
As Obama Greets Iranians on Nowruz, He’s Made some Medicines hard to Afford (Jahanpour)
Farhang Jahanpour writes in a guest column for Informed Comment Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is one of the oldest festivals celebrated in the world. […]
As Israelis Press Obama on Iran, Let’s Remember they Urged Iraq War, Too
The Israeli leadership, including Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, will attempt to strong-arm President Barack Obama, during his visit to Israel, into attacking Iran. (In part […]
How Obama’s Jerusalem Visit Undermines Peace (Rashid Khalidi Video)
As President Obama heads to Israel, the West Bank and Jordan on what seems mainly to be presidential tourism, Rashid Khalidi at Democracy Now! explains […]
Global Warming has doubled the Risk of More Hurricane Katrinas (McCauley)
Lauren McCauley writes at Commondreams : Warming global temperatures have doubled the risk of "Katrina magnitude events," says a new study published Monday in the […]
‘At least 400 civilians’ killed by US drone strikes: Pakistani Gov’t
Alice K. Ross writes at the Bureau of Investigative Journalism: The Pakistani government estimates at least 400 civilians have been killed in drone strikes – […]
Nuke’em: Russia’s Plan to Nix Meteor Danger
US lawmakers are having a hearing on how to deal with the threat of asteroids, which polished off the dinosaurs and could polish off us. […]
Iranians in West Slam Impact of US Sanctions on People
Iranian expatriates don’t agree on much. But as this video interview with a range of high-powered thinkers by the National Iranian-American Council shows, they all […]
Our Coal addiction is Killing Us
Documentary on what the 600 coal plants in the US are doing to our health and well-being. The government should announce a crash program to […]
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