Clinton Calls for Unity on Syria at U.N.

Staff / Truthdig Mar 12, 2012 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton paid a visit to the United Nations Security Council on Monday to appeal once again to the international community about the crisis in Syria, making pointed remarks in the general direction of China and Russia as she urged all member nations to get with the regime change program, and soon. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Imperial Way: American Decline in Perspective, Part 2

By Noam Chomsky, TomDispatch Feb 16, 2012 In the years of America's conscious, self-inflicted decline at home, “losses” have continued to mount elsewhere. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Why Russia Just Can’t Quit Syria’s Dictator

Ivo Mijnssen / Truthdig Feb 7, 2012 The Kremlin risks international isolation with its uncompromising stance on Syria, but Russia has powerful incentives to protect Bashar al-Assad. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Russia-Sized Obstacle Blocks U.N.’s Syrian Plan

Staff / Truthdig Feb 1, 2012 On Tuesday, the United Nations Security Council's attempt to pass a resolution strongly encouraging regime change in Syria, which by definition would mean the end of President Bashar Assad's tenure in office, was again met with resistance from Russia. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.N. Considers Syria Intervention

Staff / Truthdig Jan 28, 2012 As the crisis in Syria reached new levels of urgency Friday, the United Nations Security Council met to work up a resolution pressuring Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down. The U.N. group faced a formidable challenge, however, from a prominent and permanent member, according to the BBC. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

NATO Declares Libya Mission Officially Over

Staff / Truthdig Oct 31, 2011 On Monday, NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen paid a visit to Libya to announce the end of the military campaign that began seven months ago and culminated in the death of Col. Moammar Gadhafi on Oct. 20. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Watch Abbas’ Full Speech to the U.N.

Staff / Truthdig Sep 23, 2011 Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas made his official request to the Security Council on Friday, asking it to grant Palestine full membership in the United Nations. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Abbas Requests Full U.N. Membership

Staff / Truthdig Sep 23, 2011 Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas made his formal request to the Security Council on Friday for full membership in the United Nations, a request that, if granted, could lead to the official declaration of a Palestinian state. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Abbas to Seek Palestinian Statehood at the U.N. Next Week

Staff / Truthdig Sep 16, 2011 Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas announced that he would seek recognition of a Palestinian state at the United Nations Security Council next week, a move that intensifies already considerable tensions in one of the Middle East's most intractable conflicts. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Israelis and Palestinians Expect Third Intifada

Staff / Truthdig Jun 1, 2011 Two separate polls found that the majority of Israeli Jews, Israeli Arabs and Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza see another intifada on the horizon if negotiations don't yield progress soon. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

French Go on Attack Over Libya

Staff / Truthdig Mar 20, 2011 A French warplane has fired the first shots over Libya under a U.N.-enforced no-fly zone that began on Saturday. The plane reportedly targeted a Libyan military vehicle during an attack by pro-Gadhafi forces against rebels in the city of Benghazi. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Libyan Government Declares a Cease-Fire

Staff / Truthdig Mar 18, 2011 The Gadhafi government has declared a cease-fire in its offensive against opposition fighters, apparently in response to U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973, which calls for a no-fly zone and "all necessary measures" to protect Libyan civilians. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )