U.S., Other ‘Friends Of Syria,’ To Call On Syria’s Assad To Step Aside
As Syrian security forces continue to pound the city of Homs and surrounding areas, “the United States, Europe and Arab …
The Extraordinary, Ordinary Life Of Alexander Payne
Alexander Payne watches a movie every day — or tries to, anyway. Lately, the writer and director of The Descendants …
For Asians And Latinos, Stereotypes Persist In Sitcoms
I was flipping around TV channels one evening, and I noticed something amazing. There was a glorious absence of black …
How To Properly Dispose Of Sacred Texts
The Quran is considered to be the speech of God to human kind — word for word — explains Imam …
With President Leaving, Yemen Steps Into A New Era
Yemen has become the latest Arab country to depose its dictator. On Monday, the country’s longtime president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, …
Portuguese Seeking Opportunities In Former Colonies
Portugal is burdened with such big debts that some are calling it “the next Greece.” Unemployment is soaring, and the …
With Sale, Phila. Reporters Fear Loss Of Integrity
Philadelphia’s financially troubled newspapers — the jointly owned Inquirer and Daily News — may be sold for the fourth time …
Man Gives U.S. Vets Two Things: Haircuts, And Hope
To help U.S. troops ease back into civilian life, veteran Anthony Bravo Esparza offers them a haircut, and a safe …
Former Somali General Admits Liability For War Crimes
A seven year court battle that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court ended in a federal courtroom …
When Empires Fail: 3 Books That Predict The Crash
It begins with a political leader or a businessman who hits on a powerful new idea, one that puts him …
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