Thousands of Colombian peasants have crossed into this Ecuadorean jungle for years to escape what the U.S. State Department describes as a low-intensity guerrilla war involving mostly political combatants.
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UN peacekeepers ‘failed’ DR Congo rape victims
“Our actions were not adequate, resulting in unacceptable brutalisation of the population of the villages in the area. We must do better.”
Were lives ever in danger from burning bibles?
The top US commander in Afghanistan has warned that troops’ lives will be in danger if an American church sticks to its plan to burn copies of the Koran.
Obama’s war on Arizona and America
Obama and many of his appointees “aim in particular to use American courts to import international law to override the policies adopted through the processes of representative government.”
Venezuela introduces Cuba-like food card
Presented by President Hugo Chávez as an instrument to make shopping for groceries easier, the “Good Life Card” is making various segments of the population wary because they see it as a furtive attempt to introduce a rationing card similar to the one in Cuba.
Chance of Israeli Attack on Iran 50-50 and Rising
The chance that Israel will launch a pre-emptive attack on Iran’s rogue nuclear-weapons facilities is now 50-50 and appears to be rising steadily, says Middle East expert and award-winning journalist Arnaud de Borchgrave.
Obama and the unions working on global ‘Robin Hood’ tax
Richard Trumka, President of AFL-CIO union and frequent White House visitor, is excited about working with European socialists to push for a global tax.
Obama’s ‘Come Home America’ Speech
Telegraphing to the world that America is no longer a dependable ally is the worst possible message a president can send.
Congressman Mike Pence responds to Obama’s Iraq message
No recognition of the Democrat plan for surrender.
Congressman John Boehner on national security
House Republican Leader John Boehner’s (R-OH) address on national security, set to in Milwaukee, WI at the 92nd American Legion National Convention, prior to President Obama’s Oval Office Address to the Nation on Iraq.