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Looking Back on 40 Years of Occupation
Dec 10, 2017 A 2007 essay on Israel’s harsh control of Palestinians and their lands describes conditions that, in large part, exist today.Trump Declares Jerusalem Israel’s Capital
Dec 6, 2017 The move comes despite urgent appeals from Arab and European leaders and the risk of anti-American protests and violence.Trump Forges Ahead With Jerusalem Plans Despite Warnings
Dec 5, 2017 Recognizing the city—which is holy to Muslims as well as Christians and Jews—as Israel's capital would upend decades of U.S. policy and risk potentially violent protests.![](https://www.truthdig.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/AP663019400894-1.jpg)
Sweden Drops Rape Inquiry Against Julian Assange
May 19, 2017 The WikiLeaks founder wants to talk with U.K. and U.S. authorities about his legal status now that Swedish authorities have ended their seven-year investigation.![](https://www.truthdig.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Havana360.jpeg)
U.S. to Open Embassy in Havana
Jul 2, 2015 Wednesday's announcement by President Obama has been hailed as the most significant step so far in ending half a century of discord between the two countries.![](https://www.truthdig.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/assangedemnow2_798.jpg)
The Pre-Charge Punishment of Julian Assange
May 28, 2015 When I went to London to interview him in the embassy this week, Assange asserted his belief that this pretrial phase is serving as both punishment and deterrent, and that Sweden is acting as a surrogate for the United States, which wants him jailed to stop the work of WikiLeaks. Assange asserted his belief that this pretrial phase is serving as both punishment and deterrent, and that Sweden is acting as a surrogate for the United States, which wants him jailed to stop the work of WikiLeaks.![](https://www.truthdig.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sonalizuela_798.jpg)
Don’t Believe Media Coverage of Venezuela
Mar 5, 2015 It’s hard to fathom why Western media seem to buy into the US government’s demonization of Venezuela’s democratically elected socialist government and yet essentially give a pass to countries (Mexico, anyone?) with clearly corrupt and discredited leadershipIt’s hard to fathom why Western media seem to buy into U demonization of Venezuela’s democratically elected socialist government and yet essentially give a pass to countries (Mexico, anyone?) with clearly corrupt and discredited leadership.![](https://www.truthdig.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/benghazitransfer_360.jpg)
FBI Nabs Suspect in Benghazi Attack
Jun 18, 2014 Just in time for election year, the FBI has lassoed a suspect in the Sept 11, 2012, attack on the US Embassy in Benghazi, Libya, that killed four American citizens, including U Ambassador Christopher Stevens.Jon Stewart Explains Why Republicans Aren’t the Only Politicians Who Are Corrupt
Feb 13, 2014 Despite Nancy Pelosi, minority leader of the House of Representatives, personally telling the "Daily Show" host that only Republicans are swayed by money, Stewart has a few examples in the shape of ambassador nominees that prove otherwise.![](https://www.truthdig.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/embassyclosed.jpg)
Embassy Closing
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