Middle-East Quartet Wants Israel To Freeze Settlements
The Middle-East Quartet, which is composed of the United States, the European Union, Russia and the United Nations, was meeting in Moscow on Friday. The Quartet is urging Palestinians and Israelis to resume peace negotiations and come with a “settlement within 24 months”. However, will the US put some real pressure on the Netanyahu administration […]
Hubble 3D Debuts at IMAX Theaters
Space and wrap around theaters…is there a better combination for a mind blowing experience? Hubble 3D debuts in Imax theaters nationwide today. To celebrate, find the top 10 Hubble images below.
Holocaust Survivor And Feminist Simone Veil Joins French Academy
The Academie Francaise is perhaps the most prestigious French institution. Because Academie members are inducted for life, they are called “The Immortals”. Simone Veil was inducted on Thursday during a solemn ceremony attended by her 39 colleagues of the Academie, two former French Presidents and President Sarkozy. The 82-years old Simone Veil is a former […]
Afghanistan: Understanding The Taliban From The Inside
The Taliban movement was started by former Mujaheddin in the aftermath of the victory against the Soviets in 1989. Contrary to the assumptions made by the US media, the Taliban still enjoy a wide support within Afghanistan, especially in the Pashtun area of the country. Expecting to win militarily against the Taliban is unrealistic, and […]
Gay Rights: Of High School Proms and Courage
A few days ago, an 18 year old high school lesbian senior in Itawamba County, Mississippi, Constance McMillen, approached school authorities to let them know in advance that she would be coming with her girlfriend. School officials decided to cancel the entire prom for all students instead.
