In the days following the dramatic manhunt in Boston for surviving terrorism suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, questions have multiplied regarding the significance of the Tsarnaev brothers’ Chechen roots. Thus far, it isn’t clear whether this connection played any role in their fatal attack on the city last week, but it will likely continue to be investigated in the weeks to come.... Read more»
The tangled trail of the Magnitsky Affair, a case that’s strained U.S.-Russian relations and blocked American adoptions of Russian orphans, snakes through an offshore haven in the Caribbean.... Read more»
In BBC interview, Gorbachev denounces Putin’s policy toward protesters, and calls his inner circle full of “corrupt officials.”... Read more»
We’ve long warned our readers to make good use of the delete key when emails spreading sketchy claims pop up in their inboxes. But we’ve found that old viral emails, unfortunately, never die — and new ones spread like a highly contagious disease.... Read more»
As Syrian rebels close in on nation’s capital, many are bracing for a bloody fight.... Read more»
The birthplace of the Kalashnikov is looking to new markets to make up for shrinking military sales. You may be surprised where most exported AK-47s end up.... Read more»
The world is producing too much carbon dioxide to limit global warming to a few degrees, reports the AP.... Read more»
Lax regulation and corruption enable a flood of small arms to reach Mexico’s deadly drug cartels.... Read more»
For all the august legacies of the Ramones, The Clash and even the Sex Pistols, they plied their trade in countries where they weren’t likely to do time for criticizing the government. Pussy Riot is inspiring and astoundingly great because they’re extending the tradition into a context that matters. (with video)... Read more»
Ted Downing on proposed changes to Arizona election laws, Democratic LD 11 state Senate candidate Jo Holt on her campaign, and financial expert Shelly Fishman reports back from Russia.... Read more»
Ron Barber’s spokesman on the new CD 8 representative’s first week in Congress, a professor’s take on the Middle East, and Democratic activist Paul Eckerstrom on Carmona’s Senate run.... Read more»
Topping today’s overseas news is the about-face done by a Russian ship allegedly carrying attack helicopters destined for Syria, where they would presumably be used to prop up the regime.... Read more»
For 15 months now, the Syrian people have faced an onslaught of violence from Bashar al-Assad. When it comes to the administration’s policy toward Syria, to say they are ‘leading from behind’ is too generous. That suggests they are leading. They are just behind.... Read more»
I pray that President Obama will finally realize what President Clinton came to understand during the Balkans wars. How many more have to die? How many more people have to die in Syria before the United States will assume its responsibility of leadership?... Read more»
With bodies literally piling up at the feet of his ceasefire observers, Kofi Annan, the U.N.-Arab League envoy, left Damascus on Wednesday after his latest meeting with President Bashar al-Assad and said Syria is facing a “tipping point’... Read more»
Even though halting Iran’s nuclear weapon ambitions is an urgent priority, there is time for a disciplined approach and a serious and determined effort to resolve the situation diplomatically.... Read more»
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