In response to Another Syria conspiracy: I believe Assad or his goons gassed those people. I don’t buy Assad’s claim that it’s “illogical” to drop gas weapons where his troops were located. Of course they were located there. They were
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday rejected claims he has a poor personal relationship with President Barack Obama, praising his American counterpart as direct and “interesting” to work with. Putin described Obama as a “concrete, business-like” partner, during an interview
(AP) Obama to meet with Japan’s Abe in RussiaBy JOSH LEDERMANAssociated PressSTOCKHOLMThe White House says President Barack Obama will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (shin-zoh ah-bay) this week in Russia. The two leaders plan to meet Thursday on
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com New record: Two million Syrian refugees have fled to other countries U.S. Syria military strike gains momentum, despite confused signals Russia raises alarms over U.S.-Israel missile test Obama to meet with gay activists in
(AP) Column: Wrestling Takes A Stance. Will IOC follow?By JIM LITKEAP Sports ColumnistMagic Johnson took a stance to save Olympic wrestling. So did Mickey Mouse. Rulon Gardner took his on the Great Wall of China. The less famous hunkered down
(AP) NOVO-OGARYOVO, RussiaIn an interview with The Associated Press and Russia’s state Channel 1 television, President Vladimir Putin discussed a wide range of issues, including disputes over the Syrian civil war, his relations with President Barack Obama, NSA leaker Edward Snowden
(AP) Serena Williams wins US Open quarterfinal 6-0, 6-0By HOWARD FENDRICHAP Tennis WriterNEW YORKFrom an ace on the first point to a stinging return on the last, Serena Williams was close to perfect in the U.S. Open quarterfinals. The score
IBT: Israel tested a U.S.-backed missile system in the Mediterranean on Tuesday (September 3) but did not announce the launch in advance, prompting a disclosure by Russia that kept the world on edge as the United States weighed an attack
(AP) Rodman in North Korea to visit his ‘friend’ KimPYONGYANG, North KoreaFormer NBA star Dennis Rodman landed Tuesday in North Korea and said he plans to hang out with authoritarian leader Kim Jong Un, have a good time and maybe
How do I put this politely? You Americans are dumb. Today, Russia and America are fighting each other over fighting the Muslim radicals. Instead, we should be uniting to crush these violent Islamists, once and for all. You Americans want
(AP) Russian reports: 2 missiles fired in MediterraneanBy NATALIYA VASILYEVAAssociated PressMOSCOWRussian state-owned news agencies say Russian radar systems have detected two “ballistic objects” fired from the central Mediterranean toward the eastern part of the sea. RIA Novosti and ITAR-Tass on
In a display of utter political incoherence, President Obama plans to meet with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocates in Russia while visiting the Kremlin, even as he attempts to lobby Russian President Vladimir Putin for support on an international
(AP) China argues against US action against SyriaBEIJINGChina is urging the U.S. not to take unilateral action against Syria in response to last month’s chemical weapons attack against civilians. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said Monday that Washington had
Al-Qaeda and other hostile groups have repeatedly sought to infiltrate US intelligence agencies, which are investigating thousands of their employees to counter the threat, The Washington Post reported on Monday. The CIA found that about a fifth of job applicants
The US National Security Agency spied on the communications of the Brazilian and Mexican presidents, accessing the Mexico leader’s emails before he was elected, Brazil’s Globo television reported. Rio de Janeiro-based journalist Glenn Greenwald, a columnist for the Guardian newspaper
(AP) Russia not convinced by US evidence on SyriaMOSCOWThe information the U.S. showed Moscow trying to prove that the Syrian regime was behind an alleged chemical weapons attack is “absolutely unconvincing,” Russia’s foreign minister said Monday. The United States insists
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com President Obama announces major retreat on Syria issue History’s ‘Peace in our time’ from 1938 repeats itself Russia’s Putin calls the accusations ‘utter nonsense’ Winston Churchill, Cassandra and me President Obama announces major retreat
Lleyton Hewitt defeated #6 Juan Martin del Potro Friday night in the second round in an exciting 5-set match that lasted four hours and three minutes. Both are previous US Open champions. Hewitt won in 2001 when he defeated Pete
(AP) Putin urges US to hold off on striking SyriaMOSCOWRussian President Vladimir Putin urged President Barack Obama on Saturday not to rush into a decision on striking Syria, but to consider whether strikes would help end the violence and be
As scholarly studies and international violent crime stats mount to show no correlation between gun control and less violent crime, gun control proponents ignore the science and continue pushing more gun control and more gun bans. Are gun control proponents
(AFP) – Russia “over the next few days” will be sending an anti-submarine ship and a missile cruiser to the Mediterranean as the West prepares for possible strikes against Syria, the Interfax news agency said on Thursday. Throughout the Syrian
By BRIDGET MURPHYAssociated PressBOSTONProsecutors portray a friend of the surviving Boston Marathon bombing suspect as a liar who misled terrorism investigators, but his lawyers said after his indictment Thursday it’ll be clear in time that authorities shouldn’t have charged him.
(AP) UK Prime Minister Cameron loses Syria war voteBy RAPHAEL SATTER and GREGORY KATZAssociated PressLONDONBritish Prime Minister David Cameron has lost a vote endorsing military action against Syria by 13 votes, a stunning defeat for a government which had seemed
In response to Putin ‘Infuriated’ by Obama’s ‘Bored Kid’ Remark: Remember the great strides the Obama administration made back in 2009 to “reset” relations with Russia after Bush’s supposedly embarrassing and inept reign? The grown-ups were now in charge and
(AP) Blake’s career ends with 1st-round loss at US OpenBy RACHEL COHENAP Sports WriterNEW YORKHis eyes red, James Blake’s voice never wavered as he talked about civil rights and history and diversity. He embraced the symbolism of starting his last
