James Petras is Binghamton University, New York Professor Emeritus of Sociology. Besides his long and distinguished academic career, he's a noted figure on the left, a well-respected Latin American expert, and a longtime chronicler of the region' popular struggles. He's also a prolific author of hundreds of articles and dozens of books, most recently his new one titled, "Global Depression and Regional Wars" addressing America, Latin America and the Middle East.
President Obama: It’s harder to lose face when you have two of them
Op_ed
By Bob Boldt
Friday, 14 August 2009
After a meeting of the Three Amigos (President Obama, President Calderon of Mexico and Prime Minister Harper of Canada) in Guadalajara, Mexico on Monday, August 10th, President Obama hit back at critics who say the U.S. not doing enough for Honduras.
At least 16 suspected rebel fighters and two Yemeni soldiers have been killed as heavy fighting in the north of Yemen entered its fourth day, according to officials.
The US defence secretary has said there is a possibility of an increased military presence in Afghanistan, but warned that such a move would stretch military resources and could lead to a possible Afghan backlash.
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Taiwan's president has said the death toll from the floods triggered by Typhoon Morakot could top 500 people.
The US defence secretary has said there is a possibility of an increased military presence in Afghanistan, but warned that such a move would stretch military resources and could lead to a possible Afghan backlash.
