John J. Xenakis

Thousands of Christian pilgrims from around the world crowded into the little town of Bethlehem in the West Bank of the Palestinian territories. Manger Square was decked out in white and yellow lights and a carnival atmosphere, at a time when there are a multitude of things to be sad about.

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com US suspected in massive North Korea internet outage UN Security Council discusses North Korean human rights crimes Furor in India over Muslim/Christian conversions to Hindu US suspected in massive North Korea internet outage Kim

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Israel-Palestine struggle moves to the United Nations ISIS executes 100 foreign fighters for trying to flee Syria Reader comments say that Vietnam can defend against China Israel-Palestine struggle moves to the United Nations Sisyphus

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Pakistan declares no more ‘good’ and ‘bad’ Taliban Pakistan ends moratorium on hanging terrorists For the first time, US, Afghanistan and Pakistan will cooperate against Taliban Pakistan declares no more ‘good’ and ‘bad’ Taliban

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Philippines and Vietnam launch military and legal buildup to confront China China’s Achilles’ Heel — the law of the sea China: Vietnam and Philippine militaries are no match for China Philippines and Vietnam launch

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Floating weapons armories present new terrorist threats Stock market continues parabolic climb with high volatility Floating weapons armories present new terrorist threats Weapons storeroom on a floating armoryThe explosion of piracy off the coast

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Germany’s anti-Islam demonstrations become too large to ignore Pakistan Taliban crosses a red line with mass slaughter of army children Pakistan and Australia move from denial to shock Russia’s crisis deepens as ruble falls

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com China: 300 Chinese citizens join ISIS in Iraq and Syria Desperate Russia raises interest rates to 17%, as ruble and oil prices collapse Russia builds a road connecting Dagestan to Georgia China: 300 Chinese

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Lynchings of 43 students revive the Mexican Revolution Oil production to increase despite, or because of, crashing prices Lynchings of 43 students revive the Mexican Revolution Wanted poster for Pancho Villa – March 9,

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Gulf Arab countries reach a ‘historic’ agreement The newfound friendly Arab consanguinity The GCC honeymoon: Pragmatic attitude towards Israel and Iran Gulf Arab countries reach a ‘historic’ agreement Gulf Cooperation Council meeting, December 9

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Stocks plunge again, as economy spirals into deflation Russia may pause military hostilities in Ukraine for the winter Uganda calls for mass Africa pullout from International Criminal Court Stocks plunge again, as economy spirals

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Palestinians threaten to halt security coordination with Israel Palestinian Authority decides on actions following death of Ziad Abu Ain Palestinians threaten to halt security coordination with Israel Funeral for Ziad Abu Ain in Ramallah

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com No World View column yesterday Russia deploys nuclear capable missiles into occupied Crimea UN says nations should make saving migrants’ lives the highest priority Wall Street sell-off deepens as oil prices plummet No World

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Canada and Britain close their Cairo Egypt embassies over security concerns State of Palestine joins the International Criminal Court Canada and Britain close their Cairo Egypt embassies over security concerns British Embassy in Cairo

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Syria claims Israel’s warplanes strike near Damascus Egypt continues building buffer zone on Sinai border with Gaza Bank of International Settlements warns of ‘fragile’ and ‘sensitive’ markets Syria claims Israel’s warplanes strike near Damascus

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Britain will open a new military base in Bahrain Obama orders 1000 more troops for Afghanistan Britain will open a new military base in Bahrain The base will be an expansion of Bahrain’s Mina

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Sony suffers catastrophic breach, possibly from North Korean hackers Mahmoud Abbas blames Gaza war on lies by Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood Sony suffers catastrophic breach, possibly from North Korean hackers Publicity poster for Sony’s

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com AQAP in Yemen bombs Iranian ambassador’s house, killing six AQAP in Yemen threatens to kill journalist not saved by failed US rescue attempt AQAP in Yemen bombs Iranian ambassador’s house, killing six Aftermath of

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Nigeria mobilizing thousands of vigilantes to fight Boko Haram Iran strongly denies it’s targeting ISIS with airstrikes, despite video Nigeria mobilizing thousands of vigilantes to fight Boko Haram Vigilante fighter in Nigeria (AP) The

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Kenya’s government in crisis after al-Shabaab kills 36 Christians Wife and son of ISIS leader al-Baghdadi captured in Lebanon Kenya’s government in crisis after al-Shabaab kills 36 Christians Soldiers of Kenyan Defense Forces look

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com World Food Program terminates aid to 1.7 million Syrian refugees Syrian refugees increasingly threaten regional stability World Food Program terminates aid to 1.7 million Syrian refugees Syrian refugee camp Some 1.7 million Syrian refugees,

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Hong Kong police clash with protesters, worst violence in weeks Arab League agrees on plan to ‘end Israeli occupation’ of Palestine Egypt promises troops for Palestine to assist police forces Hong Kong police clash

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Taiwan voters choose independence from China Sunflowers and Umbrellas Taiwan voters choose independence from China Student protests in Taiwan in April of this year (AFP) Taiwan’s ruling nationalist party KMT (Kuomintang) suffered disastrouslosses in

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Britain’s David Cameron draws a red line on immigration David Cameron accused of ‘blackmail’ on immigration demands Britain’s David Cameron draws a red line on immigration David Cameron on Friday (AFP/Getty) Britain’s prime minister