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Water Quality Impaired by Agricultural Runoff in Panama and US
Panama's public health is under threat as policies have not addressed agricultural runoff.
US and Cuba Swap Embassies: Victory of Diplomacy and Democracy
As Cuba and the US continue down the road of reconciliation, they must still avoid the bumps.
Audit Slams the NYC Housing Authority for Misleading Data on Public Housing Repairs
The country's largest public housing agency fell short of its pledge to make fixes to residents' apartments.
How Three of the Iran Negotiations’ Toughest Issues Were Resolved
Few surprises emerged in the nuclear deal with Iran, but here's how other difficult issues were resolved.
The Grand Canal: Nicaragua’s Flirtation With Environmental Disaster
Plans for a canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in Nicaragua threaten ecological disaster and opening up Chinese influence in the region.
The Ukraine Mess That Nuland Made
Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland engineered Ukraine's regime change without weighing the likely consequences.
How a Weaker Iran Got the Hegemon to Lift Sanctions
Iranian counter-pressure on the US, through its nuclear program, finally compelled the Obama administration to begin negotiations.
Israel Intercepts Another Gaza Aid Flotilla
Israel insists that Gaza isn't under blockade. So why are aid vessels still turned away?
Poor Bear the Brunt of Corruption in India’s Food Distribution System
With a network of 60,000 ration shops, India's public food distribution system is mired in corruption and inefficiency.
Kentucky’s Anti-Fracking Movement Deals Setback to Pipelines
Court emphatically stated that ‘the pipeline cannot be said to be in the public service.’