In Damascus, Syrians Dare to Hope That War’s End May Be Near

BASSEM MROUE / The Associated Press Jul 22, 2018 The country has suffered catastrophic damage, and aspects of the seven-year conflict are far from over. However, the government now controls major opposition strongholds and key cities. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

President’s Economic Adviser Gary Cohn Leaving Over Trade Policy

ZEKE MILLER and JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Mar 6, 2018 As director of the National Economic Council, Cohn was the leading internal opponent of Donald Trump's planned tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Hail to the Warmongers

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Dec 20, 2017 The American populace empowers militarism through questions not asked and platitudes unchallenged. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Hitchhiker

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Mr. Erdogan Leads Turkey

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U.N. Official: ‘Syrian Conflict Will Displace Another Million People’

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Sep 12, 2015 “Unless something big is done to resolve this conflict through political means, the human train that has started moving out of Syria and the neighborhood will continue to be running for many months to come,” United Nations humanitarian chief Yacoub El Hillo said. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Israel Brands Rock-Throwing as Terrorism; Charge Could Carry Up to 20 Years in Prison

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jul 23, 2015 Palestinian activists and officials have condemned the law as repressive and racist. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Combating Climate Dangers Is Seen as Medical Emergency

By Alex Kirby, Climate News Network Jun 24, 2015 International experts say the last 50 years of health advances worldwide will be jeopardized unless urgent steps are taken to confront climate change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.N. Report: Palestinian Death Toll in 2014 Highest Since 1967

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Mar 28, 2015 An annual U.N. report states that last year, more than 2,300 Palestinians were killed and more than 17,000 injured at the hands of Israel. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S. Policy Sows Conflict Across the Middle East and North Africa

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Feb 4, 2015 The U.N. has warned of "total chaos" in Libya; the U.S.-backed regime in Egypt continues a crackdown on political opponents; and Iraq is coming off its deadliest month in years -- all while the rise of the Islamic State continues there and in Syria. "Democracy Now!" surveys the wreckage in these places and others with Vijay Prashad. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Climate’s Threat to Wheat Is Rising by Degrees

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Jan 19, 2015 Worldwide field trials show that just one degree of warming could slash wheat yields by 42 million tonnes and cause devastating shortages of this vital staple food. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Professors Plead With Greens to Accept Nuclear Power

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Dec 26, 2014 Academics argue that nuclear power is essential to save the planet from climate change, but critics say they seem to have forgotten the danger of a nuclear winter. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )