European Parliament Votes to End Visa-Free Travel for Americans (Video)

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Mar 3, 2017 The decision comes after the U.S. fails to agree to visa-free travel for citizens of five EU countries, officials say. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Israel Turns Chomsky Away

Staff / Truthdig May 16, 2010 Political activist-critic Noam Chomsky was refused entry into Israel on Sunday. He was to have delivered a lecture at the Bir Zeit University near Jerusalem. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Britain Blocks Mossad Replacement Over Passport Theft

Staff / Truthdig May 5, 2010 The United Kingdom will not allow an official representative of Israel's security services into the country, according to an Israeli report, until Israel promises, in writing, not to abuse British passports. Israel has so far refused, the report said. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Britain Boots Israeli Diplomat Over Fake Passport Scandal

Staff / Truthdig Mar 23, 2010 An Israeli diplomat is packing his bags and leaving the United Kingdom in the wake of the forged-passport scandal that allowed a group of assassins to carry out their hit on a top Hamas official in Dubai two months ago. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dubai Accuses Israel of Forging Passports

Staff / Truthdig Mar 10, 2010 Dubai's Police Chief Dahi Khalfan had some fighting words for Israel on Tuesday, accusing the Israeli government of forging passports used by a hit squad of 27 suspects in the January murder of Hamas leader Mahmud al-Mabhuh, who Dubai police believe was killed by members of the Mossad. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Palin’s First Passport Issued in 2006

Staff / Truthdig Sep 6, 2008 Apparently undeterred by Sarah Palin's challenging stance from the RNC podium Wednesday night, The Boston Globe and other media outlets went about their business of vetting Palin's past, as with any other public figure who aspires to play a major leadership role on the world stage. As it turns out, Palin's own experience on said world stage has thus far been rather limited. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Decriminalization of Corporate Crime

Stanley Kutler / Truthdig Mar 29, 2008 With our economic and financial crises deepening, government insiders reportedly are debating whether we need to restore some regulation -- or not. Given the state of things, we can expect further woes and no regulation. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

New Passport Security Chips Easily Crackable

Staff / Truthdig Nov 18, 2006 The new microchips slated for use in new U.S. passports are tantamount to "installing a solid steel front door to your house and then putting the key under the mat," in the words of one computer expert who hacked the chips. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Why Was This Girl’s Passport Photo Rejected?

Staff / Truthdig Aug 17, 2006 British authorities informed the parents of this 5-year-old that the above picture would not pass official muster Why? Ahhhbut that would ruin the suspense You gotta jump . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Marie Cocco: Your Papers, Please

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Jul 13, 2006 The current push to require voters to supply proof of citizenship at the voting booth has very little to do with preventing illegal voting and much more to do with keeping away from the polls those most likely to vote for Democrats. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )