WHY WE FIGHT

…was dug up to replace underground diesel tanks. But through the changes, Ms. Miescher has worked with the program’s clients most Saturdays and Sundays to maintain the garden, install an…

WHY WE FIGHT

…however, said another vehicle pushed the motorcycle into the lane and “it had nowhere to go.” File these last two under “Instant Karma.” From Newsday, June 26: Man ejected from…

CIA closes bin Laden unit

…among equals.” In recent years, the war in Iraq has stretched the resources of the intelligence agencies and the Pentagon, generating new priorities for American officials. For instance, much of…

South Sudan: peace accord on brink of collapse

…year to postpone long-overdue elections, a delay that critics called a failure to implement the 2018 agreement—which has itself been blamed for fuelling instability. Commanders and politicians compete for power…

Is US really backing Syrian rebels?

…that their goal is not to destabilize Assad, but to prop him up against the threat of jihad and “instability.” Karadjis’ piece now brings to light yet another. Reuters on July 30, 2012…

Anti-Semitism in Venezuela —again?

…president of Argentina. Jewish leaders have stressed that there has been no instance of physical violence against Jews in Venezuela. They have even defended Chavez against accusations of anti-Semitism from…

UN documents rights abuses in Chile protests

…chemical irritants, in particular tear gas and, in some instances, from impacts from tear gas canisters.” Pointing out that the authorities “had information regarding the extent of the injuries as…