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Which Country Will Win the World Cup?

In 1950, the fourth FIFA World Cup was held in Brazil from June 24 to July 16. Brazil became the finalist of its group by defeating Mexico 4–0,...

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Iran’s War: A Pyrrhic Victory

History gave us the term “Pyrrhic victory” to describe triumphs so costly they hollow out the very meaning of success. King Pyrrhus of Epirus...

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Requiem for Sam Abu Haikal

Earlier this month in Hebron, in the southern West Bank, a seven‑month‑old Palestinian baby, Sam Abu Haikal, was killed when Israeli soldiers...

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Is Maradona Soccer’s G.O.A.T.?

For years, medical appointments and work obligations sent me into hundreds of New York City taxi rides. In a city where most cabdrivers trace their...

11.06.2026 10

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The Surprise Only Our Leaders Didn’t See Coming

The unexpected finally happened, and we may be the better for it. The small Caribbean Island of Mamboland, for many years ruled by a pair of despotic...

08.06.2026 10

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The Scars We Don’t See

Bullying — the use of force to coerce, tease, or threaten another person — is becoming an increasingly common phenomenon. While it can affect...

31.05.2026 10

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Now is the Time

Now is the time to say it, as loud as possible, so that everybody will hear it. Our world is run by fools— yes, fools, unscrupulous, unrepentant...

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Now is the Time

Now is the time to say it, as loud as possible, so that everybody will hear it. Our world is run by fools— yes, fools, unscrupulous, unrepentant...

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Another Look at Central American Migration

In 1992, while on a United Nations mission to assess the health conditions of refugees and displaced communities in Central America, I travelled to...

02.04.2026 20

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An Immodest Proposal

Dear reader I want to make An immodest proposal. Please listen to Me because I am serious Deadly serious. Given that world leaders have Utterly failed...

10.09.2025 10

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Children With No Childhood

Recent US events have called attention to children’s trafficking and exploitation, a phenomenon that is widespread and causes enormous suffering....

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The Ungrateful

The Ungrateful New York Cesar Chelala How ungrateful Palestinians are We gave them money We gave them food And they don’t even say thank you! Why...

30.07.2025 10

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Is There Anybody Out There?

As children roam empty streets Their eyes dried of tears As the mentally challenged Find no solace, no help As single mothers Ask in vain for food...

17.07.2025 20

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Seneca Was Wrong

A recent report by Haaretz, one of the most prestigious Israeli newspapers, on IDF soldiers’ actions against Palestinians civilians looking for...

02.07.2025 20

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Remember, Soldier

You are one of the most powerful Armies in the Middle East. Your valor unquestioned… Your training superb Your country the most technologically...

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