Gauging Obama’s Silence on Gaza

Staff / Truthdig Jan 6, 2009 It's hard to remember a time when so much was at stake during a presidential transition in America. Barack Obama is still two weeks shy of taking office, but even so, his silence about the current crisis in Gaza in particular has not gone unnoticed. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The 21st Century Is Finally Here, a Bit Behind Schedule

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jan 1, 2009 Social and political epochs rarely end precisely on schedules provided by calendars. The outcome of this year's election means that 2009 will, finally, mark the beginning of the 21st century. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

India: Gunman Asks For Pakistan’s Help

Staff / Truthdig Dec 23, 2008 India has presented Pakistan with a letter it says comes from the lone surviving gunman from last month's terror attacks in Mumbai. Indian authorities say the attackers were from Pakistan and the gunman in custody has asked for help from Islamabad. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Are We Winning the War on Terror?

Staff / Truthdig Dec 14, 2008 This week's Mosaic Intelligence Report takes stock of recent attacks in Iraq and India and outlines the challenges that President-elect Barack Obama must face if he hopes to succeed where George Bush has failed in his vaunted "global war on terror." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mumbai Movies: Too Soon?

Staff / Truthdig Dec 13, 2008 The death and destruction from last month's terrorist attacks in Mumbai are still fresh in the minds of many, but filmmakers in India nevertheless are rushing to retell the events cinematically, with over 20 Mumbai-themed movies already awaiting approval. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

India Releases Names of Mumbai Suspects

Staff / Truthdig Dec 10, 2008 Indian officials have identified the nine suspected gunmen in the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai -- their names, as well as photos of eight out of nine of them, were released Tuesday. All nine were reported to be from Pakistan. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rice: ‘Pakistan Has a Responsibility to Act’

Staff / Truthdig Dec 9, 2008 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice paid a visit to CNN's "Late Edition" on Sunday to talk with Wolf Blitzer about the tense situation between Pakistan and India. "We are awaiting action," Rice told Blitzer, hours before Monday's news that action on Pakistan's part apparently had started. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Crackdown in Pakistan

Staff / Truthdig Dec 9, 2008 Pakistani officials have responded to the call, coming from India as well as the U.S., to take serious action against militant groups operating in their country. Pakistani forces launched widespread raids late Sunday and arrested Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, believed to be a ringleader behind the recent Mumbai attacks. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Hey, This Really Is a Recession!

Staff / Truthdig Dec 7, 2008 Should the Big Three U.S. automakers be driven out of Washington (or Detroit) without the financial help they desperately need? What's to be done about the massive job losses across the country? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cell Phone Cards Lead to Arrests in India

Staff / Truthdig Dec 7, 2008 Police in India are looking within their own national borders for possible leads and potential allies involved in late November's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, following a technological trail to two new suspects arrested on Friday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rice Sounds Positive Note After Pakistan Visit

Staff / Truthdig Dec 5, 2008 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice expressed confidence in the Pakistani government's commitment to cracking down on terrorist groups operating within its borders after meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari and other Pakistani officials on Thursday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Was There Any Point to the Bloodshed in Mumbai?

William Pfaff / Truthdig Dec 3, 2008 What is the message of a terrorist attack that fails to deliver a message? Threats and warnings are being exchanged by India and Pakistan over the attack on Mumbai, carried out by presumed Muslim extremists. But acting to what purpose, and under whose instructions? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )