Iran State TV station FARS announced Saturday morning that four American dual-nationality prisoners were released from Iranian custody in a “prisoner swap” with the United States.
On the heels of the decision to arm select groups of Syrian rebels, 300 U.S. Marines have reportedly been deployed to the Syrian border. And, according to the International Business Times, “a Patriot anti-aircraft missile system was also moved to
Although Edward Snowden claims to be but a NSA whistleblower who is sick of the way the system works, Fox News reports on what appears to be a “growing backlash against the former NSA contractor.” This is leading to a
A World Bank study has found the global elite superclass, composed of figures such as Al Gore who take lavish jets to conferences in places like Davos, leave large carbon footprints when traveling in first class. The Daily Mail cites a World Bank study in
During his daily celebration of Mass in the chapel of his apartment residence, Pope Francis said that the Catholic Church can be hindered by dual temptations of wanting to remain in the past and “adolescent progressivism.” The pontiff warned of
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin said until the United States has a Commander-in-Chief who knows what he is doing, America should stay out of the mess in the Middle East. “Until we have someone who knows what they’re doing, I
By LOUISE WATTAssociated PressBEIJINGChina’s Cabinet has announced measures to curb the country’s notorious air pollution, one of the many environmental challenges facing the country that are increasingly angering the public. The broad measures approved by the State Council include putting
“Wag the Dog” is a political strategy in which a national leader starts a military operation to divert negative attention away from himself. In 1997, Hollywood produced a Robert De Niro and Dustin Hoffman movie by the same name about
(AFP) – Hassan Rowhani, the bearded cleric who is leading the pack in Iran’s presidential election, is a moderate who has pledged to engage more with world powers in hopes of easing crippling economic sanctions. Rowhani, who headed Iran’s nuclear
(AFP) – Moderate cleric Hassan Rowhani has won Iran’s presidential election, the interior minister announced on Saturday, putting an end to eight years of conservative grip on the nation’s executive. Mohammad Mostafa Najjar said that, with 18.6 million votes, or
After questions over the $100 million price tag of the President’s trip to Africa arose, the White House defended the costs claiming that the expenditure offers the nation “great bang for our buck.” After saying that the White House doesn’t
(AP) – As an infant in rural Tanzania, Angel Salvatory was unusual. Snow white skin, blond hair, and blue eyes set her apart from others in her village. Those unique looks have also made her a target. “Her father thought
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Hezbollah promises to keep fighting for Assad in Syria U.S. plan to send small arms to Syria receives mixed reviews European outrage after Greece shuts down public broadcasting Hezbollah promises to keep fighting for
(AP) MOSCOWRussia’s foreign minister says the evidence put forth by the United States of chemical weapons use in Syria apparently doesn’t meet stringent criteria for reliability. The Obama administration said this week that it will give lethal aid to Syrian rebels
Sasha, 17, hides her face under the brim of her baseball cap as she recounts how a lack of food and clothing in her boarding school three years ago forced her to turn to prostitution. She is one of many
Hundreds of protesters staged a rally in rain-hit Hong Kong Saturday to urge the city’s government not to extradite former spy Edward Snowden and slam the US for its surveillance programmes. Snowden, 29, has gone to ground in the city
WAM MOSCOW, June 15th, 2013 – Russia will use its presidency of the G20 to push for a radical overhaul of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and changes to its voting system to give developing economies a stronger voice, President
By DEB RIECHMANN and LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe Obama administration hopes its decision to give lethal aid to Syrian rebels will prompt other nations to beef up assistance, now that the U.S. has cited evidence that the Syrian government used
By NASSER KARIMI and BRIAN MURPHYAssociated PressTEHRAN, IranIran’s reformist-backed presidential candidate surged to a wide lead in early vote counting Saturday, a top official said, suggesting a flurry of late support could have swayed a race that once appeared solidly
Thousands of Islamists rallied in the Egyptian capital on Friday in support of calls by Sunni Muslim clerics for a holy war against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The demonstration took place outside a Cairo mosque where Saudi
(AFP) – The White House on Friday sought to cool German fears over a secret US Internet surveillance program, which threatens to detract from President Barack Obama’s visit to Berlin next week. Obama will speak directly to German Chancellor Angela
(AFP) – Guatemalan authorities expressed concern about the power of organized drug gangs Friday after eight police officers were shot dead inside their station. On Thursday night, gunmen shot eight officers dead and kidnapped the chief of police in Salcaja,
(AFP) – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange revealed on Friday how he is spending some of his time living in the Ecuadorian embassy in London — working on a song with Puerto Rican band Calle 13. “We are making an interesting
(AFP) – Ecuador slashed the private sector’s share of radio and television frequencies Friday and restricted content, the culmination of a battle between the president and media he accuses of undermining him. Leftist President Correa has long had tense relations
(AFP) – US President Barack Obama will laud the US role in backing Northern Ireland’s peace process in a speech in Belfast on Monday, and his wife and daughters will then head to Dublin. Obama will be in Northern Ireland
On June 13, Congress voted to limit President Obama’s ability to indefinitely detain U.S. citizens who are suspected of terrorism. By a vote of 214-211, Congress approved an amendment to the 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) saying that “nothing
