As expected, violence in Iraq is back now that US troops have left the country. The US troops were the preventors of sectarian violence between Sunni and Shiite. The latest violence is the work of Al Qaeda in Iraq. Now that the “infidels” (for some, “invaders” for others) have left Iraq, what is the significance of violence? The [...]

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He was once the prince of Russia, the untouchable. A tough cookie. Vladimir Putin is more unpopular in Russia now than ever before. Power corrupts, and some leaders do not understand when is the right time to retire. He certainly has done well in the past to improve the image of his country, but, like [...]

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Do you believe in bad luck? Coincidence? Strange things happen in life that sometimes we are unable to explain. Five South American leftist presidents have been diagnosed with cancer. The leftists are known for being very vocal against US foreign policy. Hugo Chavez, the Venezuelan president, is one of them. Chavez did not directly accuse [...]

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Jacques Chirac, the former president of France, was found guilty of corruption during the time he was the mayor of Paris. He is accused of paying members of his entourage and political party for municipal jobs that did not exist. Jacques Chirac has been for many years a friend of many corrupt African leaders. He’s [...]

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Have you heard about President Sarkozy of France telling President Obama that Benjamin Netanyahu was a liar? The French president was unaware that the microphone had been switched on. Behind the image of unity and smiles in front of cameras, world leaders disagree on many issues. It would be honorable for Nicolas Sarkozy to say it [...]

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If we knew that bad things would come in the future, we would certainly start things in reverse. France and Germany, the first to start the European union, are looking back and scratching their heads. For those of us who have been watching the growth of the European Union, many will remember the debate about [...]

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The way Moammar Khaddafi was killed is shameful. Trying to find out the circumstances of his death does not make any sense. The Western media has a guilty conscience. One day Khaddafi was evil, the next day they want to know how he was killed. The whole campagn against Khaddafi was to see him killed [...]

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Some called him a dictator for ruling his country for 42 years. Others saw him as a resistor of the super powers. Moammar Ghadaffi was already a legend before his death. I admired the man for his character. Scenes of joy in Tripoli are a classic picture of the fall of a long time ruler. [...]

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Three remarkable women are sharing the Noble Peace Prize this year: Tawakul Karman — a Yemini human right activist — and Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and Leymah Gbowee of Liberia. The news is very encouraging for those who are fighting for equality and peace around the world. This recognition proves the important role that women can play [...]

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The UN, Israel, and the United States are up against the wall. Mahmoud Abbas’ bid for Palestinian Statehood is a big move and a big test that exposes the biased attitude of the United States. If the UN was not a puppet of the West, Palestinians would have their own state already, living side by side with [...]

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