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No justification for Obama’s war on First Amendment
The U.S. Justice Department’s secret seizure of phone records of reporters and editors at the Associated Press is nothing less than a continuation of attacks on freedom of the press … Continue reading →
Obama on Syria: Chemical attack still just “perceived”
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Tuesday that it’s still not clear enough that Syria crossed a chemical weapon red line, at least not clear enough to warrant U.S. action. … Continue reading →
Eloquent but Unconvincing: President Obama’s Response to the Guantánamo Hunger Strike
On Tuesday, Barack Obama gave his first detailed response to the prisonwide hunger strike that has been raging at Guantánamo for 12 weeks, responding to a question posed at a … Continue reading →
Obama says he won’t comment on Israeli airstrike
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — President Barack Obama says he won’t comment on an Israeli airstrike against Syria that targeted a shipment of advanced missiles believed to be headed … Continue reading →
Obama: US unsure who used chemical weapons in Syria
US president says there is evidence that chemical weapons were used in Syria, but questions remained about their use; will consider military action. US President Barack Obama strongly suggested Tuesday … Continue reading →
U.S. Prevarication Prolongs Syria’s Tragedy
Positions expressed by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry ranged from flexibility towards the Syrian and Iranian leaderships at the beginning of his tour in Europe, to militancy vis-à-vis Syrian … Continue reading →
At AIPAC conference, Iran endgame looms large
To the pro-Israel advocates in the US, Tehran’s attempt to procure a nuclear weapon still perceived as biggest threat. WASHINGTON — Despite all the threats Israel sees surrounding it, for … Continue reading →
U.S. will continue supporting Syrian people: Susan Rice
U.S. ambassador to the United Nations announced on Thursday that Washington will continue its efforts outside the Security Council with regards to the crisis in Syria. “We will continue our … Continue reading →
Led Zeppelin, Dustin Hoffman and David Letterman among stars awarded Kennedy Centre Honours at White House
Led Zeppelin, ballerina Natalia Makarova, actor Dustin Hoffman, late-night TV host David Letterman, and blues musician Buddy Guy have all been recognised for their influence on American culture through the … Continue reading →
Obama delivers historic speech in Myanmar
US President Barack Obama has delivered a speech at Yangon University in Myanmar, the first address of an American president in the country. Obama called on Myanmar to push on … Continue reading →
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