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Female Journalists Still Bear the Brunt of Cyberattacks
Jan 9, 2020 Even in countries that value press freedom, women are routinely subjected to threats of rape and other forms of online abuse.
Iran Abandons 2015 Deal’s Nuclear Limits
Jan 5, 2020 The accord had blocked Tehran from having enough material to build an atomic weapon.U.S. and Israel Exit U.N. Cultural Agency at Stroke of Midnight
Jan 1, 2019 While mainly procedural, the departure represents a major blow to UNESCO, which was established after World War II to foster peace.
U.S., Israel to Pull Out of U.N. Agency Over Alleged Bias
Oct 12, 2017 The Trump administration has been preparing for a withdrawal from UNESCO for months.
Islamic State Beheaded Dozens in Palmyra, but How Strategic Is the City?
May 23, 2015 Nearly 500 people died in the campaign by the Islamic State group to take the Syrian city of Palmyra, including 49 who were executed before the fundamentalists reached the city center.
Historic Syrian City of Palmyra Falls to Islamic State
May 21, 2015 The ancient city is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and best-preserved ruins, which now may face destruction at the hand of the extremist group.
Jihadis Deface and Destroy Iraqi Cultural Artifacts (Video)
Feb 27, 2015 The Islamic State group has destroyed thousands of books, manuscripts and replicas of ancient sculptures in Mosul libraries and museums.
U.S. Skips Dues, Loses UNESCO Voting Rights
Nov 9, 2013 UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, suspended US voting rights in its organization after Washington failed to pay its dues U contributions make up about a fifth of UNESCO's funding .
Picking Up a $170 Billion Tab
Dec 12, 2012 How much does the United States spend each year occupying the planet with its bases and troops? Since the onset of “the Global War on Terror” in 2001, the total cost for our garrisoning policies, for our presence abroad, has probably reached $1.8 trillion to $2.1 trillion.
Gated Intellectuals, Fortress America, and the Politics of Occupy
Mar 21, 2012 A group of right-wing extremists would have the American public believe it is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of a market society.
