Oxfam Says Close-Fisted Wealthy Nations Are ‘Failing the People of Syria’

By Nadia Prupis, Common Dreams Feb 1, 2016 While some small European countries are donating more than their fair share to aid Syrians, the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Russia are still far behind. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Are Arab Oil Monarchies Divided Over the Iran Deal? (Video)

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jul 23, 2015 There is reason to think that the fabulously wealthy Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), comprised of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, is deeply divided over the U.N. Security Council deal with Iran. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How Our Press and Politicians Are Being Played by Islamic State

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jun 27, 2015 We live in a world where three guys, each with powerful weapons, can shake the world if they act on a single day There’s something wrong with that world We live in a world where three guys, each with powerful weapons, can shake the world if they act on a single day. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Jihadist Attacks Take Place on Three Continents

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jun 27, 2015 Friday's bloodshed in France, Tunisia and Kuwait comes amid growing fears of jihadist influence. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Islamic State Killer Featured in Videos Is Identified as Mohammed Emwazi

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Feb 27, 2015 He was dubbed "Jihadi John" before his real name was known, and as of Thursday, The Washington Post claimed that the killer from the Islamic State group who was prominently featured in recent beheading videos is Kuwaiti-born Londoner Mohammed Emwazi. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Lowering Oil Prices Could Actually Change the World

Juan Cole / Truthdig Oct 14, 2014 If oil goes lower and stays there for a while, what are the implications? Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Osama bin Laden’s Son-in-Law Found Guilty on U.S. Terror Charges

Staff / Truthdig Mar 26, 2014 A New York jury on Tuesday found Osama bin Laden's son-in-law guilty of conspiracy to kill Americans and supporting terrorists over his role as al-Qaida spokesman in 2001-2002. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.N. Zeroes In on Aid to Syria: Half the Country in Dire Need

Staff / Truthdig Jan 15, 2014 According to the United Nations, more than 100,000 people have died in Syria since the country began imploding in 2011. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

How Bin Laden Got Away in 2001

Staff / Truthdig May 4, 2011 In all the excitement surrounding Osama bin Laden's death almost 10 years after the attacks on the Twin Towers, history reminds us that he was hardly a target for the Bush administration when the U.S. invaded Afghanistan in 2001. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

A Tale of Two Hospitals: Kuwait 1991, Bahrain 2011

Barry Lando / Truthdig Apr 25, 2011 Scene: The Human Rights Caucus of the U.S. Congress hears the testimony of a 15-year-old girl, introduced by only her first name, Nayira, in order, the audience is told, to protect the safety of her family. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How America Exiles Unwanted Teenagers

Staff / Truthdig Jan 7, 2011 Gulet Mohamed is an 18-year old American citizen who was effectively exiled while traveling abroad for the apparent crime of exploring his Muslim heritage. While in Kuwait, Mohamed was added to the no-fly list, arrested, beaten and threatened with torture. Glenn Greenwald has posted a 50-minute conversation with Mohamed. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Gulf War Legacy Flares as Kuwait Puts the Squeeze on Iraq

Robert Fisk / Truthdig Aug 2, 2009 Almost 19 years to the day after Saddam Hussein's legions invaded Kuwait -- and less than 18 years since the U.S. coalition liberated it -- the Croesus-rich emirate is still demanding reparations from Baghdad as if the dictator of Iraq was still alive. Kuwait is still demanding reparations from Baghdad as if Saddam Hussein was still alive. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )