Why I teach ‘Star Trek’ in my class
My children grew up watching the shows that followed the original series, which continued the tradition established by “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry of tackling current events like war, genocide…
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Ukraine Conflict Death Toll Passes 6,000, UN Human Rights Office Says
More than 6,000 people have died in eastern Ukraine since the start of the conflict almost a year ago that has led to a “merciless devastation of civilian lives and…
Iraq Reportedly Launches Large-Scale Military Operation To Recapture Tikrit From Islamic State
Iraq’s state TV says government forces backed by allied Shiite and Sunni fighters have begun a large-scale military operation to recapture Saddam Hussein’s hometown from the Islamic State extremist group….
Our Condolences, Afghanistan
How much is a life worth? A decade of war in Afghanistan has left a legacy of death and destruction for the Afghan people, often at the hands of U.S….
Ukraine, Rebels Withdraw Heavy Weapons As Troops Killed
Ukrainian and Russian-backed separatist forces drew back some heavy weapons from the front line in the east Friday in compliance with a cease-fire deal, although officials in Kiev accused rebels…
Feeling the heat: West combats extremists’ advance in Africa’s deserts
The back of the C-130 opens to a blast of suffocating heat. Down the plane’s ramp and past the glare of the narrow asphalt runway is an endless horizon of…
VA chief apologizes for ‘misstatement’
McDonald, who has been overhauling the VA since taking the helm this summer, apologized for what he characterized as a “misstatement” and a “mistake.” McDonald explained that he was trying…
Spain arrests 4 people suspected of recruiting for ISIS
But on Tuesday, Spain’s Civil Guard forces arrested four suspects in different parts of the country suspected of recruiting for ISIS, the Interior Ministry said in a statement. – The…
VA secretary backs off special forces claim
“Special forces? What years? I was in special forces!” McDonald told the man. – The claims were reminiscent of Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat whose 2010 campaign was rocked…
VA Secretary Robert McDonald Falsely Claimed He Served In Special Forces
WASHINGTON — Robert McDonald, the secretary of veterans affairs, wrongly claimed in a videotaped comment earlier this year that he served in special operations forces, the most elite units in…
Ukraine official cites heavy losses in Debaltseve siege
Yuriy Biryukov, a presidential adviser and assistant to the defense minister, posted on Facebook that the soldiers had died in the Debaltseve area between January 18 and February 18, when…
Key U.S. ally fears Iraq instability after anti-ISIS offensive
At issue is who will confront ISIS on the ground in a country where sectarian divisions run deep. “Arab partners in the ISIS coalition are concerned that the planned operation…
Key U.S. ally fears Iraq instability after anti-ISIS offensive
At issue is who will confront ISIS on the ground in a country where sectarian divisions run deep. “Arab partners in the ISIS coalition are concerned that the planned operation…
Key U.S. ally fears Iraq instability after anti-ISIS offensive
At issue is who will confront ISIS on the ground in a country where sectarian divisions run deep. “Arab partners in the ISIS coalition are concerned that the planned operation…
Key U.S. ally fears Iraq instability after anti-ISIS offensive
At issue is who will confront ISIS on the ground in a country where sectarian divisions run deep. “Arab partners in the ISIS coalition are concerned that the planned operation…
Key U.S. ally fears Iraq instability after anti-ISIS offensive
At issue is who will confront ISIS on the ground in a country where sectarian divisions run deep. “Arab partners in the ISIS coalition are concerned that the planned operation…
Key U.S. ally fears Iraq instability after anti-ISIS offensive
At issue is who will confront ISIS on the ground in a country where sectarian divisions run deep. “Arab partners in the ISIS coalition are concerned that the planned operation…
Key U.S. ally fears Iraq instability after anti-ISIS offensive
At issue is who will confront ISIS on the ground in a country where sectarian divisions run deep. “Arab partners in the ISIS coalition are concerned that the planned operation…
Key U.S. ally fears Iraq instability after anti-ISIS offensive
At issue is who will confront ISIS on the ground in a country where sectarian divisions run deep. “Arab partners in the ISIS coalition are concerned that the planned operation…
Start here: The fight against ISIS on Friday
Here’s the latest on the jihadist group and the global efforts to stop it: THE MOSUL ATTACK PLAN Up to 25,000 Iraqi troops: An Iraqi ground offensive to push ISIS…
Leaders Speak by Telephone to Try to Impose Ukraine Cease-Fire
MOSCOW — With the accord they brokered last week to end the conflict in eastern Ukraine seemingly in tatters, the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France spoke by telephone…
Ukraine Ceasefire In Dispute As Pro-Government Forces Pull Out Of Besieged Town
(Reuters) – Some pro-government forces began on Wednesday to pull out of the east Ukrainian town of Debaltseve which is under siege from Russian-backed separatists, commanders of pro-government paramilitary units…
Taliban Bombers Dressed As Officers Launch Deadly Attack On Police Station In Afghanistan: Officials
Taliban suicide bombers dressed as police officers attacked a police station Tuesday in Afghanistan, killing at least 20 people in the latest assault targeting local security forces, authorities said. –…
5 more Ukrainian forces killed as meeting with pro-Russian separatists canceled
The news comes three days into a so-called ceasefire between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. – CNN’s Claudia Rebaza contributed to this report.
South Sudan’s Military Still Recruits Children: HRW
South Sudan’s military and rebel forces are recruiting children despite assurances to the contrary, Human Rights Watch said Monday, citing children and parents interviewed last month. The country’s military has…
Ukraine Rebels Disavow Ceasefire at Encircled Town
By Anton Zverev and Gleb Garanich DONETSK/ARTEMIVSK, Ukraine, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Ukraine’s rebels disavowed a new truce on Sunday hours after it took effect, saying it did not apply…
U.S. Accuses Kremlin Of Joining Ukraine Rebels In Assault Ahead Of Cease-Fire
The United States accused Russia on Friday of massing artillery and rocket systems around a contested town in eastern Ukraine and joining pro-Russian rebels in attacking Ukrainian forces, calling such…
Iraqi Army Repels ISIS Attack On Base Hosting U.S. Marines
BAGHDAD, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Iraqi security forces on Friday repelled an attack by Islamic State insurgents against an air base in Anbar province where U.S. Marines are training Iraqi…
ISIS militants seize western Iraqi town, menace base housing U.S. personnel
Now they’re closing in on the strategic Ayn al-Assad Air Base, only about 15 kilometers (9 miles) from Al-Baghdadi, the security officials said, and Iraqi forces there are calling for…
Mexican Towns Galvanized by Tragedy
Brigida Chora Lopez, 83, grandmother of Alexander Mora Venancio, in her house in El Pericon, in Mexico’s Guerrero State. Mr. Mora’s remains have thus far been the only ones officially…