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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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January 17, 2007
United States
American tourists in Europe forced to live on bread, unable to afford croissants and eggs …
At least not the croissants at Cafe de Flore. Or the eggs, coffee and salad, which are rather on the expensive side. There is cheaper option: the bakery just around the corner on rue de Saints Per…
December 16, 2011
Middle East Matters This Week: Iraq Withdrawal While Russia Gets Tough
Soldiers at Fort Bragg take pictures as President Obama speaks during his visit to North Carolina on December 14, 2011. The visit is seen as a symbolic end to the war in Iraq (Kevin Lamarque/Court…
March 8, 2012
United States
Middle East Matters This Week: Israel and the U.S. Talk Iran
Significant Middle East Developments Israel. President Obama held three hours of talks with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House Monday. The two focused almost entirely on th…
August 2, 2012
United States
Middle East Matters This Week: Annan’s Resignation, Syria’s Escalation, and Egypt’s Plodding Government Formation
Significant Middle East Developments Annan Resignation. Kofi Annan, the UN and Arab League envoy for Syria, tendered his resignation today, having served in the position since late February. In a st…
December 12, 2019
United States
Ten Anniversaries to Note in 2020
As 2019 comes to a close, here are ten notable historical anniversaries to mark in 2020.
