A deeper look into Obama’s drone strikes
The world is still reacting to a 16-page white paper memo justifying the use of drone strikes, published by NBC on Feb 5. They have led to the death of civilians and children, including U.S […]
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Rift deepens in Tunisian governing party
Tunisian Prime Minister Hamdi Jebali’s plan to set up a non-partisan cabinet in wake of the assassination of secular politician Chokri Belaid has been rejected by his own Islamist party. Earlier in the week, Belaid […]
Iran slaps down US proposal
Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected a US offer to hold direct talks between Vice President Joe Biden and the Iranian regime about Iran’s nuclear ambitions. In a speech in Munich, Germany, Biden stated […]
France’s job in Mali winding down
French troops took control of Kidal in northern Mali on Wednesday, scoring yet another victory in their recent attempts to overcome the al-Qaeda linked rebels. The CBC reports that Alex Vines, head of the Africa […]
Niners cornerback sorry for anti-gay remarks
Niners cornerback Chris Culliver is hoping any more attention he gets at the Super Bowl will be for his football ability and not for his mouth. Culliver apologized today for anti-gay remarks he made earlier […]
Brazilian club owner tries to commit suicide
The owner of the Brazilian nightclub that caught fire Jan. 29 killing 235 people has tried to kill himself. Elissandro Spohr attempted suicide at the hospital where he was being treated for smoke inhalation. According to Santa […]
New York Times claims Chinese hackers accessed system
The New York times has accused Chinese hackers of infiltrating its computer system, stealing reporters’ passwords and searching for files on an investigation into Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s finances. The attacks began mid-September, around the same […]
Syria and Iran vow to retaliate against Israeli strike
Israel is facing international condemnation after launching a rare airstrike inside Syria on January 30. The Syrian military said a scientific research facility outside Damascus was hit. Israel’s target was a convoy believed to contain […]
The logic behind Western intervention in Mali
Despite France’s stated concern that the conflict in Mali will affect all of Europe and perhaps the rest of the world, there are other reasons for the three-week intervention. Due to Islamic rebel groups gaining […]
Civilians dying in targeted drone strikes
The UN has launched an investigation into civilian deaths caused by covert US drone operations following the latest drone strikes in Yemen. Two children were reported dead after a drone mistakenly struck a house in […]