Yemen in focus
Though the only republic in a monarchist Arabian peninsula, Yemen has never seen proper functioning of democratic institutions and has always faced foreign interference that lead to civil strife and collapse of a viable economy.
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The My Lai Massacre – Vietnam’s Holocaust
On March 16, 1968, 504 village civilians were slaughtered by members of the U.S. Army’s Charlie Company, because of alleged sympathies with the Viet Cong (VC).
America’s First Suicide Bomber
Joseph Stack, frustrated American, flew his airplane into an Austin, Texas, office building. He was one of the 79 percent of Americans who have given up on “their” government.
Hate 2.0
False stories and hateful opinions about Muslims abound on the Internet and have begun to appear prominently in the mainstream discourse, say American Muslims and groups that monitor the media.
Kosovo: The Newborn Country Celebrates Its 2nd Birthday
Having declared its independence on February 17, 2008, Kosovo is the newest state in the world.
American Sentenced to Three Years by Burma’s Military Junta
A Burmese court sentenced American democracy activist Kyaw Zaw Lwin, also know as Nyi Nyi Aung, to three years imprisonment in Rangoon on February 10.
Burma: An Interview with Zoya Phan
The people in Burma will continue until we have human rights, democracy and freedom in the country. If we don’t resist, our whole race could be destroyed.
Afghanistan: Karzai Reappoints Dostum as Chief of Army Staff
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has reappointed Uzbek warlord Abdul Rashid Dostum as his chief of army staff.
Manchurian Candidates: Supreme Court allows China and others unlimited spending in US elections
In today’s Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Court ruled that corporations should be treated the same as “natural persons”, i.e. humans. Well, in that case, expect the Supreme Court to next rule that Wal-Mart can run for President.
The Gaza Freedom March
It was meant to be a historic non-violent protest in Gaza against Israel’s blockade. But forces are often quick to converge in the Middle East against those who work for peace.
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