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The U.S. has closed its embassy in Yemen due to threats of violence while American military presence there is set to double.
Two-thirds of President Karzai’s proposed cabinet appointees have been rejected by the Afghan Parliament.
Alternatives are being developed to the controversial full-body scan technology to be used soon in American airports.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown will host international summits this month to address the future of Afghanistan and Yemen.
Dismissal of the case against Blackwater guards gives Iraqis the impression that American private security firms can act with impunity.
At least 93 people were killed in northwest Pakistan when a truck filled with explosives was detonated at a volleyball tournament.
The $75 billion program to lessen high mortgage payments is a band aid that is keeping real estate prices artificially high.
Fox and Time Warner have reached an agreement to keep Fox on the air after it demanded direct payment from the cable provider to air its content.
A Swedish program is helping American families change their lives to see that reducing energy consumption needn’t be painful.
The rare earth metal crucial for clean-energy technology is found in vast quantities in China but its export is tightly controlled.
The rich celebrity tells his audience there is nothing wrong with American healthcare after receiving treatment while on his Hawaiian vacation.
One-tenth of a second is enough time to read even a complex change in emotion on someone’s face.
As the new year begins, I want to pass along the final part of my personal list of the most interesting essays on political issues from 2009. My selections are […]
The word “explosive” is use to describe a lot of artists’ work. In the case of Cai Guo-Qiang, he actually earns the adjective. Last month, the Chinese artist inaugurated his […]
Police around the world were highly organized and out in force during last night’s celebrations on the lookout for drunkards and terrorists.
George W. Bush’s notorious deputy chief of staff makes New Year’s resolutions for politicians on both sides of the aisle.
Can Wall Street hold it together in 2010 after having its best year since 2003? Six reputed economists opine.
No longer solely an espionage outfit, the C.I.A. has secretly widened its military authority in America’s far-flung battle fields.
A federal judge has thrown out the case against five Blackwater employees accused of killing 17 innocent Iraqi civilians.
The leader of the reform party who lost a controversial presidential election to Ahmadinejad has called on the government to stop its crackdown.
New research suggests that drinking two glasses of champagne per day can improve heart function and circulation flow.
Apple will produce ten million tablet computers says a former Apple employee and former president of Google China.
The famous NYC restaurant that Robert Moses inspired has served its last meal until bankruptcy negotiations are completed.
Fox and Time Warner reached a temporary agreement that will keep Fox on the air, for now…
As the year draws to a close, I want to finish by passing along my personal list of the most interesting essays on political issues from 2009. My selections are […]
They say you shouldn’t make huge, quixotic resolutions at New Years. Pick something small, something gradual, something you’ll stick to. Instead of swearing you’ll get down to a size zero, […]
The shift of a mere apostrophe by a single letter can make all the difference. We’re referring here not to the “Editors’ Choice” videos that are highlighted at the top […]
The Obama Administration’s move on Christmas Eve to extend the borrowing power of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has gone largely unnoticed in the holiday aftermath as concerns about recent […]
Yesterday and today I’ve departed from commenting on the media in order to raise awareness of a contemporary political injustice. The story of Don Siegelman is astounding given the facts of […]