Can Anna Hazare Give Us Corruption-Free India?
Anna Hazare, a social activist in India, waited silently for the Cricket World Cup tournament here to get over before he began his fast against corruption in the country. He…
Will America be Invaded in the Year 2027?
Yes, says Homefront, a new videogame that hits stores today. It depicts the invasion and occupation of America by a nuclear-armed Greater Korean Republic in the year 2027. The story…
Lincoln’s Secret Passage through Baltimore
On Wednesday, Baltimore began commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with a unique recreation event. Warned of a possible assassination plot, President-elect Abraham Lincoln secretly traveled through Baltimore…
Project to Identify Jewish Property Seized by Nazis
A new Holocaust era restitution project was announced Wednesday to identify the victims whose assets were confiscated by the Nazis. An initiative of the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), with…
What Do They Say about President Obama?
A year ago, after President Barack Obama’s first year in office, Americans seemed hopeful as majorities agreed the President was trying to bring about needed change (60%), had fresh ideas…
Amnesty Calls for Human Rights Reform in Egypt
Activist organization Amnesty International has called on Egypt’s authorities to end 30 years of repressive emergency rule and allow ordinary Egyptians to fully participate in shaping the country’s future. The…