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“Wow, you sure know your Nietzsche and FBI crime statistics. Your future employers will be super impressed by your general knowledge!” It seems that more and more young Western men are finding it difficult to find their place in the world. In the United States, men’s

By Daniel Brumberg From Algiers to Baghdad, some quarters of the Arab world are now witnessing an uprising of a mobilized and angry middle class which––by dint of its education, economic interests, institutional resources, and globalized consciousness––is seeking a deep and sustained process of democratization. For many regional powers, not least of which Iran, this … Continue reading “The Battle to Defeat Confessional Politics in Lebanon and Beyond”

The initial purpose of what began as Operation Overcast was to plunder Germany of all its scientific and industrial knowledge after World War Two. The plan was to steal documents and working samples, but the depth and breadth of German … The post The Greatest Intellectual Property Theft in History: Operation Paperclip appeared first on … Continue reading “The Greatest Intellectual Property Theft in History: Operation Paperclip”

Carmen Castelló used to use the term “seguimiento de casos,” or case tracking, when she worked as a social worker managing client caseloads. Now it’s the name of the Facebook page she uses to track cases of murdered and disappeared women in Puerto Rico, information that became key to building the first-ever database of femicides on the island. … Continue reading “Dozens of Murdered Women Are Missing From Puerto Rican Police Records, New Report Finds”

Victor Hugo said of the devastated Balkans in the 19th century: ‘The Turks have passed by here. All is in ruins or mourning.’ Welcome to modern Iraq. The British were always masters of efficient imperialism. In the 19th century, they managed to rule a quarter of the Earth’s surface with only a relatively small army…

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has begun arresting reporters for People magazine on terrorism charges after the publication once again passed him over for its annual ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ award. Within minutes of the magazine awarding singer and EGOT winner John Legend the honor for 2019, Erdogan’s forces had hauled away dozens of journalists and … Continue reading “Erdogan Rounds Up ‘People’ Reporters After ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Snub”

Snow White, Elsa, Jasmine, Moana, Rapunzel…. The list of Disney princesses is endless. “But, why is there no Disney Princess from India?” This innocent question posed by 4-year-old Sahana Prasanna to her mother, Aishwarya Rajan Babu, has led to a movement of sorts! Looking to buy a doll? This dancing doll made out of paper … Continue reading “Why No Disney Princess From India? 4-YO Makes Her Mom Start This Great Initiative”

Just a few months ago, Chennai was parched bringing everything to a standstill. Such a serious calamity inspired Rahul Dhoka, an Industrial Biotechnologist to start a hydroponics farm that grows 100 per cent organic food at 90 per cent less water. This weekend, learn hydroponic farming from the man who nurtures 6,000 plants! Click here … Continue reading “Chennai, Learn Hydroponics from Techie-Turned-Farmer Who Grows 6000 Plants!”

A vast dump yard. Heaps of stinking garbage surrounded by a horde of disease-causing insects and swarming packs of flies and mosquitoes. An area which would reek obnoxiously, all day long. Eight years ago, when Dr Hemant Kumar Agarwal began constructing his house in Domlur, Bengaluru, he was utterly repelled by the above scenario in front … Continue reading “B’luru Doctor & Anonymous Civic Group Turn Dump Yard Into Park for Grandparents!”

Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis and Lebanese have been demonstrating in the streets against corruption and for democratic rights. The protesters come from all economic classes and religious/ethnic groups. Like the Arab Spring uprisings that began in 2010, these protests are spontaneous and without traditional leaders. And they are sending corrupt political parties and foreign … Continue reading “A New Arab Spring in Lebanon and Iraq”

On March 11, 1999, President Bill Clinton took an unprecedented step. During a four-nation visit to Central America, he expressed regret for the role the United States had played in a brutal counter-terrorism campaign that had caused the deaths of thousands of civilians in Guatemala’s civil war. President Clinton’s apology followed the publication of the … Continue reading “Coming to Terms With the US Role in Central America”

“I was in the hospital with my father who has been battling cancer for the last few years when the Civil Service Examination (CSE) results were declared,” says Ritika Jindal, AIR 88 (UPSC). Many aspire for the CSE, their reasons, different; but Ritika Jindal’s resolve to be an IAS officer gained strength from her father’s strength. … Continue reading “Deriving Strength From Cancer-Afflicted Dad, 22-YO Punjab Girl Cracks UPSC!”

On November 14, the Syrian Army backed up by the Russian Aerospace Forces launched a limited offensive on positions of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and its Turkish-backed allies in southern Idlib. Government forces liberated the town of Luwaybidah and the nearby … The post Video: With Russia’s Support Syrian Army Kicks Off New Offensive in Southern … Continue reading “Video: With Russia’s Support Syrian Army Kicks Off New Offensive in Southern Idlib”

The UK economy has seen a spike in corporate insolvencies, particularly in the retail, manufacturing and travel sectors since the EU referendum, and the heavy debt burden imposed by private equity has often been a factor. Vulture funds are … The post Where the Vulture Funds Nest in Brexit Britain appeared first on Global Research.

Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency proposed today to weaken protections for 23 pyrethroids, a class of insecticides linked to autism, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases and known to be highly toxic to bees and fish. These reduced safeguards were requested by a … The post Trump Weakens Protections for Toxic Pyrethroid Pesticides appeared first on Global Research.

According to Rep.Sherman: “Recent disclosures by Donald Trump Jr. indicate that Trump’s campaign was eager to receive assistance from Russia.” The NYT candidly states without a shred of evidence that the Russian lawyer is “connected the Russian government” intimating that she is a stooge of the Kremlin. The post It’s Official: Dysfunctional Impeachment Resolution against … Continue reading “It’s Official: Dysfunctional Impeachment Resolution against Donald J. Trump. H. RES. 13”

London, Nov. 16, 2019 (AltAfrica)-Ogun State government, South West Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British government, through its High Commission in Nigeria towards bringing urban renewal and public transportation up to speed with global best practices.  Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, who signed on behalf of … Continue reading “Nigeria: Ogun signs MoU with Britain on urban renewal”

London, Nov. 16, 2019 (AltAfrica)- Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has cut short his two-week private visit to London two days ahead of his announced scheduled time Buhari who touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja on Friday evening was received by his all powerful Chief of staff , Abba … Continue reading “Nigerian president, Buhari returns home 2 days before schedule”

London, Nov. 16, 2019 (AltAfrica)-Rwanda has turned to solar irrigation system to combat erratic rain patterns, characterised by increasingly longer periods of droughts to ensure food production and sustain the livelihoods of those dependent on agriculture. Agriculture is the backbone of Rwanda’s economy, it’s the key to the country’s growth and poverty reduction strategy, employing … Continue reading “Rwanda turns to solar irrigation system to beat drought, ensure food security”

London, Nov. 16, 2019 (AltAfrica)-The government of Nigeria has officially opened its new Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS), the biggest and most comprehensive in the world, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja The Nigeria Immigration Service, opened the new Migration Information and Data Analysis System to enable immigration and border officials … Continue reading “Nigeria installs world’s largest Migration Data System at Abuja airport to curb transnational organised crime”

London, Nov. 16, 2019, (AltAfrica)-Lagos State government, South West Nigeria Governor, concluded arrangement to pay N35,000 as the new minimum wage for it’s workers beginning from November, 2019. PM News reports that the decision was arrived at after series of meetings and discussions between the Lagos State Joint Public Service Negotiating Council (JNC) and Lagos … Continue reading “Nigeria: Lagos govt begins payment of N35,000 as new minimum wage November”