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A Year of US Militarism
US militarism was on full display in 2016 with a continued “war on terror” and bombing in at least five countries.
Obama Urged to Take US Nukes Off High Alert Before Trump Takes Office
A petition is urging President Obama to place restraints on the incoming president's ability to launch a nuclear attack.
Signs of Hope in Desperate Times
In Iraq, refugees and volunteers speak about desperation, survival and hope.
The Istanbul I Know
It is no wonder why violence dominates news about Turkey in the Western press. It sells.
Portraits From Kabul
Carolyn Coe offers a photo essay from her recent visit to Afghanistan.
UN Declares Israeli Settlements Illegal; Netanyahu Vows to Retaliate After US Abstains From Vote
Israeli officials are vowing to build thousands of new settlement homes on occupied Palestinian land.
What Will Happen When Donald Trump Takes Over US Drone and Targeted Assassination Program?
In Syracuse, New York, four people were arrested outside the Hancock Air National Guard Base on Friday.
Hanukkah, Syria and the Perils of Empire
The history behind the Hanukkah story holds lessons for the contemporary tragic situation in Syria.
All the President’s Generals
Trump's team could not be more symbolic of the ongoing process of subversion of civilian control of the military.
A Deadly Day: Russian Ambassador Assassinated; 12 Dead in Berlin Truck Crash; Zürich Mosque Attacked
Author Phyllis Bennis discusses these events.