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STATE DEPARTMENT— Yemen’s Houthi rebels finalized their takeover of the country Friday, claiming a “new era” in that nation’s politics. It is not clear how the rebel power grab will affect Washington’s fight against one of al-Qaida’s most powerful branches, … More…
Sharon Behn February 04, 2015 6:21 PM The fight between the extremist group Islamic State, and the Western/Arab coalition battling to defeat it has become a public showdown of horror. And analysts warn there could be more to come. “As … More…
Sharon Behn January 27, 2015 5:38 PM A top U.S. official said Tuesday that the conflict in eastern Ukraine has become a battleground for a peaceful and free Europe. “We all know that today, a Europe whole, free and at … More…
Sharon Behn Published October 09, 2014 Under the Oslo accords of the 1990s, Palestinian fishermen are supposed to be able to fish 37 kilometers (20 nautical miles) off the coast of Gaza, but Israel has tightened that limit to within … More…