Taliban Start Diplomatic Outreach After U.S. Deal on Afghanistan
Trump said he would be personally meeting leaders of the Taliban in the near future and rejected criticism surrounding the deal signed with the Islamist insurgents Reuters Mar […]
The National Debt Is ‘Unsustainable’ and the Pentagon’s Finances Are a Total Mess, Federal Audit Says
“Absent policy changes, the federal government continues to face an unsustainable long-term fiscal path,” America’s top auditor warns. But is anyone listening? Eric Boehm | 2.28.2020 The federal government’s books […]
After 18 Years, Is This Afghan Peace, or Just a Way Out?
David E. Sanger 1st March 2020 Editor’s note: The opinions in this article are the author’s, as published by our content partner, and do not represent the views […]
America set to end the longest war in its history as it signs peace deal with Taliban
Arab News Sunday . March 01, 2020 Short Url https://arab.news/v7ds8 Sayed Salahuddin February 29, 2020 Under the deal, the Taliban are required to open a dialogue with the Ghani […]
Wall Street cannot burn Bernie
Feb 28,2020 -JORDAN TIMES – Jeffrey D. Sachs NEW YORK – The narcissism and Panglossian cluelessness of the Wall Street elite is a marvel to behold. Sitting on their perches […]
Assange’s UK extradition hearing paused until May
By AFP – Feb 27,2020 – Last updated at Feb 27,2020 0 0 googleplus0 0 0 LONDON — A British judge on Thursday paused Julian Assange’s extradition hearing following four […]
Right-wing extremists killed 330 in the US in last decade, figures show
Oliver O’Connel INDEPENDENT A new report shows that right-wing extremists were responsible for 330 murders in the United States in the past decade, or 76 percent of […]
Trump and Modi’s bromance is real — and what’s scary is what the president might be learning
There are many similarities between the two leaders, except Modi has taken things to their logical conclusion. This partnership is bad news for Indians and Americans Amar Diwakar New York […]
Bernie Sanders can’t be bought – his campaign is making me strangely hopeful
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN By Arwa Mahdawi Confidence in democracy has been taking a hammering, so how refreshing to see a politician with big ideas win hearts and minds Democracy did […]
The Trump Plan – A Plan for Annexation, Not for Peace
When the president of the United States, Donald Trump, festively presented his “Deal of the Century,” he repeated the following words several times: “peace plan” and “Palestinian state.” Despite the […]
After Bernie Sanders’ landslide Nevada win, it’s time for Democrats to unite behind him
Nathan Robinson No other Democrats can beat him at this point. Sill, the liberal establishment is still struggling to come to terms with Sanders’ inevitable nomination It was a landslide. […]
Western powers could help conclude the war in Yemen swiftly – instead they’re protracting it for profit
The United States, United Kingdom and France continue to provide weapons for a war that they admit in private moments is morally bankrupt and strategically counterproductive Borzou Daragahi @borzou 22nd […]
Powerful new Khashoggi film hits its mark … but will audiences get to see it?
The Observer Jamal Khashoggi Documentary exposé about the murdered journalist is proving tough to sell – not least because distributors may be wary of upsetting the Saudis Vanessa Thorpe Sat […]
USA: Oshkosh West attack heroes give powerful speeches during ceremony in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) – Three heroes from the Oshkosh West High School attack have been honored for the courage and bravery. Courtesy: WisEye School Resource Officer Michael Wissink, Oshkosh West […]
What happened when Saudi King Abdul Aziz met US President Roosevelt
Arab News Saturday . February 22, 2020 Short Url https://arab.news/nh2s6 Jonathan Gornall February 13, 2020 It’s been 75 years since the two leaders first met on Feb. 14, 1945, creating […]
Trump’s pressure tactics on Iraq seek to preserve troop presence
Feb 19,2020 -JORDAN TIMES – MICHAEL JANSEN When will the Trump administration stop bullying Iraq? The latest examples of bullying involve delays in cash deliveries from an Iraqi account in […]
Muslim community marks centennial with food drive
Staff report Feb 20, 2020 0 Saturday marked a historic moment for the Muslim community in America as it completed 100 years since the establishment of Ahmadiyya Muslim […]
With WikiLeaks, Julian Assange did what all journalists should aspire to do
Assange has been the target of repeated official attempts to discredit him or, at the very least, to muddy the waters in a case that should be all about freedom […]
Born of a Muslim who overcame an immigration ban, a community celebrates its centennial
Opinion February 15, 2020 Amjad Mahmood Khan (RNS) — One hundred years ago this week, the Philadelphia Inquirer recorded the arrival in its city of a South Asian […]
Paterson ordinance will let mosques broadcast Muslim call to prayer in New Jersey
Source: Paterson Times By Jayed Rahman 20th February 2020 A proposed ordinance before the City Council will allow mosques in Paterson to broadcast the Adhan or the Muslim call […]