Killing of Palestinian Youth Puts an Israeli Focus on Extremism
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on July 10th, 2014 11:08 pm by HL
Killing of Palestinian Youth Puts an Israeli Focus on Extremism
Some are observing a generational shift as Jewish youth in Israel express a distinct anti-Arab attitude that wasn’t learned in the home.
Sinosphere Blog: Q. and A.: Rana Mitter on the Legacy of World War II in Asia
The Oxford historian says that, unlike in Europe, where a broad consensus on the war has been achieved, interpretations of the conflict in Asia remain a source of acrimony between the major players, with important ramifications for the future of the region.
World Briefing: New Envoy for Syria Appointed
Secretary General Ban Ki-moon announced Thursday that he had appointed Staffan de Mistura, a veteran diplomat of Italian-Swedish heritage, to be the new special envoy responsible for seeking an end to the conflict in Syria.
World Briefing: Brazil: World Cup Soccer Fans Seek Asylum
At least 200 people from Ghana who entered Brazil as tourists to watch World Cup games have asked for asylum, a police official said Thursday.