Op-Ed: Aid & Politics in Africa

“The worst drought in 60 years has thrown some 13 million people across the Horn of Africa into crisis. In Somalia, ravaged by two decades of conflict, the consequences have been disastrous. We ask if aid in this region of the world has become politicised? And has Washington’s pre-occupation with terrorism in the Horn of [...]

Photo Series: OccupyHouston Silent Protest

OccupyHouston launched its silent protest coincidentally the same day as the corporate-sponsored Energy Day in downtown’s Tranquility Park, which is down the street from Enron’s former headquarters. A protester told me that the two events “just happened to have coincided”. It was a peaceful protest, with only occasional remarks from motorists, telling the protesters “to get a [...]

U.S. Embassy to Zimbabwe Police: Stop Political Violence

On Friday, the U.S. embassy in Harare voiced its concern over the failings of Zimbabwe’s police in reducing political violence in the country. Though it recognized the efforts of police officers, prosecutors and other court officials who have worked hard in eradicating corruption and crime, the U.S. embassy is becoming more worried about the officials [...]

Department of Defense to Return Facilities in Germany

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Defense announced that it will close several of its facilities in Germany and return them to their host-nation. This is part of a cost-cutting initiative taken by the U.S. European Command; shutting down “non-enduring sites” and installations throughout the continent.   Facilities that are being removed from the DoD’s property [...]

Op-Ed: Stuck in the Middle (East)

When protesters stormed into the Israel Embassy in Cairo last Friday, it became increasingly obvious to the Israeli government that the few allies they have left in the Middle East are dwindling. Egypt has had good relations with Israel since they signed The Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty on March 26, 1979. The treaty was a diplomatic [...]

UN gives tough message to Nepal, urges to settle the political row

Nepal peace process is one of the unique process which rest of the world is desperately waiting. So, it is important to see that fate of futire of Nepal’s peace process wil lcomplete in time or not.

A Report the USDA Doesn’t Want You To See

The USDA commissioned, published and even praised a review that it made available on its National Agricultural Library website last June. As of last Friday, the document is gone and no explanations were provided. The only way to get a copy is from a cached version provided by the Union of Concerned Scientist. So why [...]

As Debt Negotiations Continue, So Does the Fall of the US Dollar

Amidst debate of increasing the debt ceiling, the value of the US dollar has continued to decrease against it foreign counterparts. Just last week, the US dollar fell to $1.4465 against the euro, and down to $1.6391 against the UK pound. If a deal to increase the borrowing limit is not made by August 2, [...]

Saudi Arabia Blocks Amnesty International’s website

After its criticism of a draft anti-terror law, the website of Amnesty International has been blocked in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The blockage is independently confirmed by activists and journalists stationed in Saudi Arabia, saying they are unable to access the www.amnesty.org domain. This is what users see when accessing the website from inside [...]

Strauss-Kahn On Suicide Watch Due To Current Situation

The name Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been on the headlines of almost all of the famous news sites in the world lately for allegedly forcing a housekeeper at Manhattan’s Sofitel Hotel to perform oral sex and submit to anal sex after emerging naked from his suite’s bathroom. This isn’t going to be a big story if [...]

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