Nothing less than a titanic clash between two logics is at play today in Lebanon and in the larger Middle East. When the Cedar Revolution rose against the order imposed by Syria in 2005, after the assassination of former Lebanese
Beppo Grillo is one of Italy's most famous comics. He is also one of Italy's most influential political commentators. His blog attracts 160,000 hits daily, and if he could run for prime minister (he can't, because of a criminal record),
Educational reforms in Gulf Cooperation Council states are often attributed to US pressure, as many in Washington believe that curricula in these countries have encouraged extremism and terrorism. In fact, economic globalization and changes in domestic politics have motivated educational
China on Sunday declared three days of national mourning and suspended the Olympic torch relay nearly a week after a massive quake struck the country's southwest, as the death toll continued to mount. The announcements came after a powerful aftershock
In Simferopol on the eve of the anniversary of the Deportation of the Crimean Tatars which began i64 years ago on 18 May 1944 two thousand candles were lit in memory of the victims of that terrible crime.
In a ruling that is bound to have repurcussions for years, an international court yesterday ruled that Oscar Petronius who is a double below knee amputee can compete in this summer's Olympics if he can achieve the qualifying time. His
Sen. Edward Kennedy was rushed to a hospital in Massachusetts Saturday morning for possible stroke symptoms, reports CNN.com. Kennedy,76, was transferred to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after initial treatment at Cape Cod Hospital, according to his office and CNN.
A carnival ride carrying 24 people collapsed while pinning at a California county fair Friday, injuring all who were aboard, according to Associated Press. The carnival ride, called the Yo-Yo, has metal arms, each with a seat at the end
Vermont lawmakers are predicting that if the gay marriage debate is resumed next year, the decision in California to allow marriage between same-sex couples could serve as ammunition, according to the Boston Globe. Bari Shamas of the Vermont Freedom to
A letter Wednesday titled "Politicians to blame for gas prices" says that drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge would produce 2 million to 3 million barrels of oil per day.
Ruling out any threat to his six-week-old government, Pakistan Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani has said he is confident that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz will rejoin the cabinet soon after the legislation for reinstating the judges sacked during emergency last year
Previous studies, the website says, have suggested that the psychological perks of marriage depend upon the quality of marriage -- a happy marriage gives rise to a happy couple, and vice versa.
The confirmed death toll from the devastating earthquake in southwest China rose to 32,477 on Sunday, amid fears that it may go up further with thousands of people still buried under the debris of collapsed buildings, six days after the
Top Democratic Party leaders discussed plans to mount a united campaign against presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain, officials said.
