Whoever waits for US and Israel to change their Palestine policy will wait a lifetime In deciding to seek full UN membership for a Palestinian state in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, with East Jerusalem as its capital, the Arab League is announcing that the current wave of […]
Everyone claims to “Support Our Troops.” But as Andrew J. Bacevich explains, telling the military it can do whatever it wants works for everyone—except for the soldiers themselves. Riders on Boston subways and trolleys are accustomed to seeing placards that advertise research being conducted at the city’s many teaching hospitals. […]
Outgoing US Ambassador Douglas Kmiec speaks to Anthony Manduca about his Catholic faith, disappointment with the State Department, and continuing loyalty to Barack Obama. US Ambassador Douglas Kmiec leaves office on Tuesday after being criticised by the State Department for spending too much time writing and speaking about his religious […]
NEW YORK: The UN warned of a possible crisis of confidence in, and even a “collapse” of, the US dollar if its value against other currencies continued to decline. In a mid-year review of the world economy, the UN economic division said such a development, stemming from the falling value […]
Senators want condolence letters for families of suicide victims By LEO SHANE III Published: May 25, 2011 Stars and Stripes’ coverage of suicide in the military WASHINGTON – A group of 11 senators is again asking the White House to send letters of condolence to families of servicemembers who commit […]
Ramallah – PNN – While it seems that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu succeeded in winning the hearts of US Congress members in his speech earlier this week, the Palestinian leadership came back to throw the ball into the Israeli and US courts by announcing yesterday that US President Barack Obama’s remarks […]
By Khalid al-Ansary and Suadad al-Salhy, Reuters BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Anti-U.S. Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr brought thousands of Shi’ite supporters onto Baghdad streets Thursday in a show of force against any extension of the U.S. military presence in Iraq past a year-end deadline. Sadr’s threats to revive his Shi’ite militia […]
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Sales of distressed U.S. homes fell in the first quarter as demand remained weak, but they still made up about 28 percent of total sales, the highest amount in a year, a RealtyTrac report said on Thursday. Sales of homes owned by banks or in some […]
It was not as if there was a chance of peace for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to squander in Washington. No peace process worth talking about exists to be revived. But he had a choice of making matters worse or better, and he chose to make them worse. Not that […]
By IBTimes Staff Reporter The US is worried that a unilateral support would isolate Israel, as British Prime Minister David Cameron is vague about the Palestine’s statehood bid. President Barack Obama launched a campaign to convince the European leaders not to bid for a separate Palestinian state. But the only […]
Power shortages a sensitive topic in war-battered nation * Free gasoil for generators that run for at least half day BAGHDAD May 25 (Reuters) – Iraq’s cabinet has agreed to provide free fuel to neighbourhood generators across the country on condition they supply at least 12 hours of electricity a […]
London (CNN) — President Barack Obama is due to address both houses of Britain’s Parliament on Wednesday, the second day of a state visit blending pomp, ceremony and diplomacy. He began the day with talks with British Prime Minister David Cameron at his office, 10 Downing Street. Queen Elizabeth II hosted […]
The Swiss representative to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said a European may not be the best person for the vacant managing director’s position. René Weber is one of 24 IMF executive directors who will cast votes to decide the eventual replacement for former French managing director, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, […]
Americans today still live in fear. The collapse of the Soviet bloc and the end of the nuclear arms race made the US believe its absolute military dominion guaranteed its national security. The Clinton Administration confidently shelved Reagan’s Star Wars programme (the Strategic Defence Initiative). The Russian Bear was dead. […]
(The Boston Globe)The “pursuit of happiness’’ has been something Americans have valued ever since the Founding Fathers inserted it into the Declaration of Independence. Yet some psychologists now question whether happiness is, indeed, a worthwhile goal, since new findings suggest the pursuit could actually make us more unhappy. Read:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New single-family home sales rose unexpectedly in April to notch their second straight month of gains and prices increased, offering some hope for the stagnant housing market. The Commerce Department said sales increased 7.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted 323,000 unit annual rate, the highest level since […]
(CNN) — The devastating tornado that killed more than 100 people in Missouri this week puts the United States on track for a record-breaking year — despite improved forecasting, warning systems and public awareness, weather experts say. By 8 a.m. Tuesday, the death toll in Joplin had reached 117, making […]
The regular misconception is that Islamic clothes for women are based on ‘old-fashioned’ principles. The truth is that Islamic outfits, whilst being necessarily ‘modest, ‘ does not need to sacrifice elegance, dignity and trend. While common approaches to such clothing may have actually added to this perception, there are a […]
The mass this Sunday, May 22, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in West Palm Beach, Fla., will be offered on behalf of five people. Only one of them is a recently deceased head of a global terrorist network. Parishioner Henry Borga requested the Mass intention on behalf of one […]
A quiet reformation that may have profound effects on Roman Catholic discipline concerning divorce and remarriage is gaining ground among U.S. Catholics. It is being led by theologians, canon lawyers and even concerned bishops. The latest arguments for change include a sharp criticism of Roman Catholic annulment procedures by the […]