World View: In Major Reversal, U.S. Will Provide Military Aid to Syria Opposition

The opposition Syrian National Coalition (SNC) canceled plans to attend meetings in Rome, Moscow and Washington to discuss the Syria issue, on the grounds that these meetings did not thing but provide a cover for the regime of Syria's president Bashar al-Assad to massacre innocent mothers and daughters in their homes, and innocent students in their college dormitories. 28 Feb 2013

World View: U.S. Military to Air Drop Toxic Mice on Snakes in Guam

The U.S. military plans to air drop tens of thousands of dead mice laced with acetaminophen (Tylenol) onto foliage surrounding Andersen Air Force Base, in order to control the population of the brown tree snake. Acetaminophen is harmless to humans but toxic to the brown tree snake. 27 Feb 2013

World View: China Increases Military Buildup in South China Sea

China announced on Monday that it's increasing its military patrols in the South China Sea to protect Chinese fishermen and, presumably, to keep out other countries' fishermen. China has declared that it's claiming sovereignty over the entire South China Sea, including regions that have historically belonged to other countries, including the Philippines, Brunei, the Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam. 26 Feb 2013

World View: Death of Palestinian Prisoner Threatens Third Intifada Against Israel

There had already been several weeks or demonstrations in the West Bank protesting the detention of some 4,500 Palestinians in Israeli jails, but the sudden death of Palestinian Arafat Jaradat while being held in an Israeli jail has threatened to push the demonstrations to a boiling point. 25 Feb 2013

World View: Syria's Opposition Pulls out of Talks After Scud Missiles Hit Aleppo

At least 12 people, including children, were killed and dozens wounded on Friday when three surface-to-surface missiles, assumed to be Russian-made SCUD missiles, struck the northern Syria city of Aleppo. This came just four days after 33 people including 15 children were killed in nearby Jabal Bedro. 24 Feb 2013

World View: U.N. Claims Immunity in Haiti Cholera Compensation Case

United Nations officials, who usually express moral outrage and bring a holier-than-thou tone to almost any issue, are now claiming immunity for a catastrophe that United Nations peacekeepers inflicted upon the Haitian people after the 2010 earthquake. 23 Feb 2013

World View: Indian Mujahideen Suspected in Bombing in Hyderabad

Two terrorist bombings killed 13 people and injured dozens others in a crowded marketplace in Hyderabad in India. No one has yet claimed responsibility, but terrorist group Indian Mujahideen (IM) is suspected. 22 Feb 2013

World View: North Korea Threatens 'Final Destruction' of South Korea

North Korea has frequently threatened war with South Korea in the past, but now that a young, immature new leader, Kim Jong-un, is in place, the threats are becoming more intense. Apparently the recent successful test of nuclear weapons has made Kim even more belligerent. 21 Feb 2013

World View: New Report Reveals Cyber Attack by China's Army

Mandiant, an American computer security company, has issued a lengthy report that shows, beyond a reasonable doubt, that China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) is directing its "Unit 61398" to conduct a stealth world wide cyber war, particularly targeting American government and corporate organizations. 20 Feb 2013

World View: Sunni vs Shia Sectarian Violence May Be Approaching a 'Red Line'

Sectarian violence between Sunni and Shia Muslims appears to be approaching a "red line." Currently, the violence takes the form of sectarian clashes in Syria and Iraq, or in terrorist acts by Sunni terrorist groups targeting Shias in Nigeria and Pakistan. 19 Feb 2013