monopoly on violence

KABUL, Afghanistan: Afghanistan: Bomb kills 15, including 6 Americans

The Miami Herald, 9 days ago

A Muslim militant group claimed responsibility for the morning rush hour attack, saying it was...

No clear terrorist links in Tsarnaev's visit to Russia

The Sacramento Bee, 15 days ago

At a rally in February, he aligned himself with anti-government forces in Syria, saying, "We do...

UNITED NATIONS: UN says 4 peacekeepers detained on Golan Heights

The Miami Herald, 17 days ago

The separation zone on the Golan Heights is supposed to be free of any armed groups but in...

COLUMBUS, Ohio: White House 'horrified' hearing of Syria killings

The Miami Herald, 19 days ago

The State Department has cited reports Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime and pro-government...

BAGHDAD: Iraqi soldiers retake control of Sunni town

The Miami Herald, 28 days ago

In Iraq's predominantly Sunni provinces, anti-government rallies continued as preachers at...

DAMASCUS, Syria: Syrian officials deny use of chemical weapons

The Miami Herald, 29 days ago

Two Syrian officials denied Friday that government forces had used chemical weapons against...

BEIRUT: Syrian regime shoring up hold on capital, coast

The Miami Herald, 32 days ago

Rebel advances there pose no direct threat to the regime's hold on Damascus - the ultimate...

History, culture, mistrust combined to defeat gun control effort

The Sacramento Bee, 35 days ago

Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., who was severely wounded during the Tucson shootings two years ago...

Bombing suspects' father, Chechen officials cry 'set up,' 'science fiction'

The Sacramento Bee, 35 days ago

The violent Islamic movements spread to the neighboring republics of Dagestan and Ingushetia,...