Is "pitiless war" the best leaders can offer these days?
A week of horrible carnage, and more pain as the powerful take refuge in clichéd policies that once again turn the wheel of violence.
French communist leader speaks on Paris attacks
"Faced with these attacks, let us stand together for freedom, equality, fraternity and peace."
Today in history: Saudi women protest by driving cars
Forty-seven women in Riyadh, the Saudi Arabian capital, drove their cars in a 14-car convoy to protest the driving ban.
Refugee crisis exposes Germany’s political crisis
The German political scene is in turmoil and such turbulence has opened the way to healthy change, but now, in my view, it can lead to great dangers.
Today in history: Fellowship of Reconciliation, 100 years persevering for peace
A number of events taking place in and near NYC celebrate the centennial of an organization some call "the conscience of the peace movement."
Today in history: Israeli Prime Minister Yitzkhak Rabin assassinated
The assassination of Rabin was the culmination of Israeli right-wing dissent over the Oslo peace process.
Be very afraid: the price of Turkey’s elections
If there is a lesson to be drawn from the Nov. 1 Turkish elections, it is that fear works.
Argentina’s closer than expected presidential vote means a runoff
It's important what's going to happen between now and the runoff election.
UN General Assembly once more rejects U.S. blockade of Cuba
The UN General Assembly voted on Cuba's resolution calling for "an end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the U.S. against Cuba."
Portuguese president re-appoints right wing minority government
In Portugal there is a presidential election in January 2016, in which Cavaco Silva's actions will surely be an issue.
