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US Marines in Afghanistan

‘Look for Hospitals as Targets’ ‘Look for Hospitals as Targets’

The historical record suggests that the US bombing of an Afghan hospital may not have been an accident.

Oct 5, 2015 / Greg Grandin

‘The Washington Post’ Finally Finds a War It Won’t Cheer

‘The Washington Post’ Finally Finds a War It Won’t Cheer ‘The Washington Post’ Finally Finds a War It Won’t Cheer

The Post is coming down hard against Russia’s operations in Syria.

Oct 5, 2015 / James Carden

October 5, 2000: Mass Protests Force the Resignation of Serbian Dictator Slobodan Milošević

October 5, 2000: Mass Protests Force the Resignation of Serbian Dictator Slobodan Milošević October 5, 2000: Mass Protests Force the Resignation of Serbian Dictator Slobodan Milošević

“It is obvious that Milosevic has been humiliated, exposed, unmasked, disgraced.”

Oct 5, 2015 / Richard Kreitner

October 4, 1965: Pope Paul VI Becomes the First Pope to Visit the Americas

October 4, 1965: Pope Paul VI Becomes the First Pope to Visit the Americas October 4, 1965: Pope Paul VI Becomes the First Pope to Visit the Americas

“Paul VI’s message was unmistakable, and more specific than could have been anticipated.”

Oct 4, 2015 / Richard Kreitner

The Pope’s Visit

The Pope’s Visit The Pope’s Visit

Pope Francis came and Yogi went— The latter up toward heaven sent. The pope seemed humble as that Yankee— He almost said, “Just call me Frankie.” But critics say that it’s a shame…

Oct 1, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin

October 1, 1949: Mao Zedong Proclaims the People’s Republic of China

October 1, 1949: Mao Zedong Proclaims the People’s Republic of China October 1, 1949: Mao Zedong Proclaims the People’s Republic of China

“The sooner we and the other Western powers take the plunge and recognize the new government, the better it will be both for China and for the West.”

Oct 1, 2015 / Richard Kreitner

Putin at the UN

Putin at the UN Putin at the UN

Russian leader asks, will the US rethink its destructive, “revolutionary” role in the world?

Sep 30, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Obama and Putin Meet in New York, Agree on Nothing

Obama and Putin Meet in New York, Agree on Nothing Obama and Putin Meet in New York, Agree on Nothing

The US establishment doesn’t understand that Russia’s foray into Syria is more than an imperial gamble.

Sep 29, 2015 / James Carden

How One Man Laid the Groundwork for Today’s Crisis in the Middle East

How One Man Laid the Groundwork for Today’s Crisis in the Middle East How One Man Laid the Groundwork for Today’s Crisis in the Middle East

We’re still paying the price of Henry Kissinger’s “grand strategies.”

Sep 28, 2015 / Greg Grandin

September 28, 2000: Ariel Sharon Visits the Temple Mount, Sparking the Second Intifada

September 28, 2000: Ariel Sharon Visits the Temple Mount, Sparking the Second Intifada September 28, 2000: Ariel Sharon Visits the Temple Mount, Sparking the Second Intifada

“A new sense may actually be dawning that only a mass movement against Israeli apartheid (similar to South Africa’s) will work.”

Sep 28, 2015 / Richard Kreitner

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