Truthout
International Relations
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The Human Cost of War on Iran
The subject of human suffering is almost taboo ... and is generally raised only when negative media publicity, or the prospect thereof, forces them to take action.
The Children Are Still Dying: Violence is Not News
Ramzy Baroud discusses how, in the face of war, it is the children who face the most painful loss.
Will Colombia’s Protesting Workers Be Heard?
As former GM workers stitch their lips in protest, we ask if a trade deal with the US is behind worker exploitation.
Guns or Butter?
The US and Western support of the armed insurgency that seeks to destroy the government of Syria continues unabated and with little outcry from the people of the countries …
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Buddha in the West: Even Bill Clinton Turns Toward Meditation
As a product of cultural exchange, Buddhism is challenging the way that Americans see others and themselves.
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Do US Prisons Violate European Human Rights Law?
An interview with Hamja Ahsan and Aviva Stahl discussing the extreme importance of the upcoming Grand Chamber ruling for the six appellants fighting their extradition.
The Euro Is Not in Trouble. People Are
The European Central Bank continues to make low-interest loans to private banks, but credit for Europe's main street players never materializes.
WikiLeaks Sheds Light on Paul Ryan’s Questionable Human Rights Stance
While Paul Ryan's economic policy is widely known, his foreign policy views, which appear to prioritize economic and political gains over human rights, often slip under the radar.
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Romney’s Policy on Latin America: Not Much to Look at
Impressed with Republican Presidential Hopeful Mitt Romney's international credentials? Veronica Salas explains why voters might want to take a second look.
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Blame Flies Over Police Massacre of 34 South African Miners
New viral video shows footage of police opening fire on striking miners in South Africa.