Facing Hard-Liners and Sanctions, Iran’s Leader Toughens Talk
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on August 30th, 2014 11:08 pm by HL
Facing Hard-Liners and Sanctions, Iran’s Leader Toughens Talk
In the second year of Hassan Rouhani’s presidency, he has struck a new tone, echoing the longstanding Iranian view that the United States can never be trusted.
An Artist Is Rebuked for Casting South Korea’s Leader in an Unflattering Light
The artist Hong Sung-dam lashed out at an elite he considers responsible for a deadly ferry disaster, and has faced censorship he likens to his treatment during years of dictatorship.
Palestinian May Push for Deadline to End Occupation
The president of the Palestinian Authority may use the annual United Nations General Assembly to publicly demand an end date for Israel’s occupation.
Lesotho Military Moves on Police
The country’s prime minister said the actions amounted to a coup, although a spokesman for the army said the soldiers were only securing the country.
Ukraine President Says Europe’s Security Depends on Stopping Russia
President Petro O. Poroshenko of Ukraine won no pledges of military assistance from the European Union, but his warnings helped set the stage for a new round of sanctions against Russia.
