Nazi Sniper Tamed With a Trumpet

Staff / Truthdig May 11, 2012 Americans hear a lot about the need to vanquish their supposed enemies abroad with bullets, bombs, and other tools of overwhelming force. Evidence that a common humanity can be called upon to settle differences is scarce in the media. Count this brief story from a World War II vet among the few exhibits submitted to that effect. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Arab League Pushes for Progress in Syria

Staff / Truthdig Jan 2, 2012 The presence of delegates from the Arab League hasn't eradicated the deadly clashes between governmental forces and civilians in Syria, although some of the more obvious signs of strife had diminished by Monday. According to the head of the visiting coalition, the violence persists from behind the scenes as snipers continue to claim lives. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

16 Killed in Latest Mass Protest in Yemen

Staff / Truthdig Sep 18, 2011 At least 16 people were killed when troops opened fire with anti-aircraft guns on anti-government protesters peacefully massed around a state television building and government offices in the Yemeni capital on Sunday, according to witnesses. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Cat Shit One’: Blackwater Bunnies at War?

Staff / Truthdig Apr 8, 2009 Uh, so we're not completely sure what to make of this trailer for the Japanese animated series "Cat Shit One" (?!), which features a specialized squad of mercenary sniper rabbits duking it out in the desert with turban-clad camels. Don't be fooled by the cute-and-fluffy tail action -- these bunnies are killing machines. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Commando in Chief

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The Bosnia Brouhaha

Staff / Truthdig Mar 25, 2008 The all-seeing eye of YouTube has once again asserted itself, catching Hillary Clinton in an exaggeration of her White House-era visit to Bosnia -- a trip that was a bit less harrowing than we were led to believe. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )