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Apr 17, 20101 min read
The Nuclear Arms Race in the Korean Peninsula
The nuclear security summit in Washington next Monday will include South Korea’s agenda on nuclear use. South Korean President, Lee Myung...
Feb 27, 20101 min read
U.S. Consulate Closed on Mexican Border
Last week two shootings occurred on Tuesday and Thursday, resulting in the deaths of ten drug cartel members and injuries to ten Mexican...
Feb 20, 20101 min read
Attorneys Cleared by DOJ’s Office of Professional Responsibility
The U.S. Justice Department’s Office of Professional Responsibility released a report clearing two attorneys who “authorized harsh...
Feb 20, 20101 min read
Attorneys Cleared by DOJ's Office of Professional Responsibility
The U.S. Justice Department’s Office of Professional Responsibility released a report clearing two attorneys who “authorized harsh...
Feb 20, 20101 min read
Darfur Rebels Agree to a Ceasefire
The Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), one of Sudan’s rebel groups, signed an agreement with Sudan’s government for a temporary...
Feb 6, 20101 min read
Iraqi City of Karbala Hit With Two Explosions
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki blamed al-Qaeda for the blasts that killed at least 40 people and injured another 140. The two...
Feb 6, 20101 min read
Antigua and Barbados Vessel Saved From Pirates
The Ariella was en route to the Indian Ocean from the Red Sea when the 25-person ship saw 6 to 7 people firing weapons at them from a...
Jan 30, 20101 min read
American Detainee Seeks to Join the North Korean Military
North Korea has detained a second American in the past month for illegally crossing into the country from China. A South Korean...
Jan 30, 20101 min read
End of Ceasefire in Nigeria
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (“Mend”) has called an end to their 3-month ceasefire. The Nigeria fighters have...
Jan 23, 20101 min read
Hamas Says It Will Continue Its Resistance Against Israel
At a rally in the capital city of Syria, marking “the end of the Israeli attack on Gaza a year ago that killed 1,400 Palestinians,” Hamas...
Jan 23, 20101 min read
Pirates Bound to Kill U.K. Hostages
British couple Paul and Rachel Chandler are being held hostage by pirates for a ransom of $7 million. They were taken from their yacht...
Jan 16, 20101 min read
British Leader States His Objection to Sending Troops to “Fight Foreign Wars”
David Cameron, leader of Britain’s Conservative Party, has announced his objection to sending “British troops to fight foreign wars.”...
Jan 16, 20101 min read
British Leader States His Objection to Sending Troops to "Fight Foreign Wars"
David Cameron, leader of Britain’s Conservative Party, has announced his objection to sending “British troops to fight foreign wars.”...
Dec 5, 20091 min read
Saudi Arabia's Continues Its Clash with Yemen's Houthi Rebels
Saudi forces have taken control of a crucial area called Jabal al-Dood along the Yemen border as the country continues its clash with...
Dec 5, 20091 min read
Pakistani Taliban responsible for Suicide Bombing of Mosque
The Pakistani Taliban sent an email claiming responsibility for Friday’s suicide bombing of a Rawapindi mosque. On Friday afternoon, four...
Nov 21, 20091 min read
Israel Planning New Housing on Palestinian-Claimed Land
This week, U.S. officials disapproved of the Jerusalem Planning Committee’s preliminary approval to build more than 800 new homes on land...
Nov 21, 20091 min read
Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense to Increase Troop Levels
Afghanistan’s Defense Minister, Abdul Rahim Wardak, announced his plan to increase the number of national troops substantially, bringing...
Nov 14, 20091 min read
Tensions Mount Along the Colombia – Venezuela Border
Militias have been added to the troop buildup in Venezuela along the border with Colombia following a U.S.-Colombia base agreement....
Nov 14, 20091 min read
Africa’s Guantanamo
Ethiopia sits in the center of one of the most contentious regions in the world. Surrounded by countries like Eritrea, Sudan and Somalia,...
Nov 14, 20092 min read
Federal Prosecutors Amend Civil Suit Against the Alavi Foundation
For over a quarter of a century, the US has maintained an extraordinarily tense political and economic relationship with Iran. On...
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