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Obama at the UN: No Vision, Lots of Whoppers Obama at the UN: No Vision, Lots of Whoppers

The president kowtows to GOP criticism on foreign policy.

Sep 25, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

UN Mediator on Syria Briefs a Divided Security Council UN Mediator on Syria Briefs a Divided Security Council

A diplomatic solution to Syria’s civil war remains unlikely—but possible.

Sep 24, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

A Huge Victory for Global Justice A Huge Victory for Global Justice

With a new SEC regulation, no longer will big oil and mining companies be able to hide under-the-table payments to crooked Third World governments.

Sep 4, 2012 / James North

Counterinsurgency or Civilian Slaughter in Afghanistan? Counterinsurgency or Civilian Slaughter in Afghanistan?

Draw your own conclusions.

Aug 20, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Economic Crimes in Congo Economic Crimes in Congo

If the Congolese people can force the multinational mining giants to pay their government fairly, this country has a chance.

Jul 24, 2012 / James North

Syria’s ‘Descent Into All-Out Civil War’

Syria’s ‘Descent Into All-Out Civil War’ Syria’s ‘Descent Into All-Out Civil War’

Russia and China veto the UN resolution as fighting intensifies.

Jul 19, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Damascus Blast: Syrian Rebels Back Al Qaeda–Style Tactics The Damascus Blast: Syrian Rebels Back Al Qaeda–Style Tactics

Russia warns US against backing rebels.

Jul 18, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Saudi Arabia and the Brotherhood: What the ‘New York Times’ Missed Saudi Arabia and the Brotherhood: What the ‘New York Times’ Missed

The kleptocratic kingdom has long backed the Brothers.

Jul 13, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

‘Illegal? Who Says They’re Illegal?’ Says Israeli Commission on West Bank Outposts ‘Illegal? Who Says They’re Illegal?’ Says Israeli Commission on West Bank Outposts

UN, NPR slam demolitions of Palestinian homes. Those, Israel says, are illegal.

Jul 11, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Wolfowitz Wants War Against Syria Wolfowitz Wants War Against Syria

All while the UN and Kofi Annan continue to seek diplomatic solution.

Jul 5, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

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