In war-torn areas of Africa, wildlife is a major casualty
For half a century, more than 80 percent of wars occurred within biodiversity hotspots. Scientists knew war forced animal populations to decline, but they didn't know the extent--until now.
How we fail to humanize war
Poet and playwright Harry Newman said we need to better understand how the countries we go to war with are often a lot like us. "Those are connections we don't make, or we're not encouraged to make. And those are…
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In ravaged Aleppo, the fight for survival can begin before birth
In Aleppo, Syria's largest city and a stronghold of the Islamic State, warfare usually means an end to life, not its beginning. Recently, a woman nearing labor and walking to the hospital was seriously injured in a bombing. But after…
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Egyptians Opposed to Strike in Syria Dismiss Distinction of Chemical Weapons
Egyptians Opposed to Strike in Syria Dismiss Distinction of Chemical Weapons…
Biden: U.S. Will Use Military Action if Necessary to Stop Iran's Nuclear Program…
Exploring Technology, Effectiveness, Consequences of Drone Warfare…
In other news Tuesday, Russia seems to be resisting appeals made by the U.S. to apply pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to resign. A Russian newspaper reported that Moscow officials are convinced Assad will not leave office voluntarily, no…
A debate on whether economic inequality is or isn't a big deal, a clear and present danger…
