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Border troubles continue in Jammu Kashmir

In yet another ceasefire violation – this time ahead of the Indian prime minister’s visit, the International Border in the Kanachak sector of Akhnoor tehsil in Jammudistrict, was the scene of violence that left civilians and soldiers dead, which has…

Congratulations and thank you, Iran!

  Much better on the 14th of July, the French Revolution Day, than the 13th would have been. And it is a kind of revolution – namely, solving problems at the table rather than through yet another failed, counterproductive and…

Hungarians protest against plans for a wall of shame on their Serbian border

The right-wing Fidesz government, led by Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, last week passed legislation approving the construction of a 4 m high and 155km long fence along the border with their southern neighbour, Serbia, despite objections raised by opposition MPs,…

The simple yet sophisticated life advocated

The contention is that consumption of wheat-based foods may result in visceral fat build-up, the wheat belly – not everyone is so susceptible – and avoiding those foods can normalise a persons weight, besides bringing good health into play and…

Reflections from Greece: In 72 hours

Even if you take my head, I am going to fly anyway!* (Greek translation below) I really can’t say how many expectations we charged this referendum with. And why shouldn’t we have? It was the first time in 41 years…

The terrorists in suits and ties strike again

The terrorists in suits and ties who in January showed such indignation for the atrocious Parisian attack by their Kalashnikov-wielding twins have struck again. If a terrorist is distinguished by the cruelty and absolute indifference for the consequences of their…

Gaza Writes Back

A Review of Gaza Writes Back: Short Stories from Young Writers in Gaza, Palestine. Edited by Refaat Alareer. Just World Books, Charlottesville, VA, 2014. 205 pages. Reviewed by Gary Corseri I think I was in the first grade when I…

20 years of Budapest Pride

The police were out in force yesterday in the centre of Budapest to ensure that the annual pride march took place without anyone being violently attacked.  The theme this year was acceptance and equal rights because Hungary is a few…

Greece and EU at this moment of time

(Greek translation below) Interview with Marianella Kloka in Greece for a dialogue among the active civil society of Europe. J: At this tense moment: How is the atmosphere in Greece? M: People are holding their breath. We are all waiting…

For Greece’s sake let’s hope Grexit is approaching.

“A week is a long time in politics” said former UK Prime Minister Harold Wilson in the 1960s and, never was it truer than this week! Last Sunday the majority of Greeks were feeling proud and ecstatic that they had…

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