A look at the deadliest attacks in Iraq since the 2011 US troop pullout BAGHDAD — Here is a look at the deadliest attacks in Iraq since the withdrawal of U.S. troops on Dec. 18, 2011: — May 20, 2013: A wave of attacks, some at markets and rush hour crowds,... (photo: US Army / Shane Hamann,) The Washington Post Attacks Baghdad Iraq Photos Wikipedia: Baghdad |
Small-company stocks lead the market higher NEW YORK — The stock market is edging higher in midday trading, led by small-company shares. The Russell 2000 index of small company stocks crossed 1,000 points for... (photo: AP / Richard Drew) Boston Herald Market Photos Russell 2000 Stock Exchange US Wikipedia: Russell 2000 |
Wall Street heads higher, led by small-company stocks; Russell index crosses 1,000 NEW YORK — The stock market is edging higher in midday trading, led by small-company shares. The Russell 2000 index of small company stocks crossed 1,000 points for the first time Monday.... (photo: AP / Richard Drew) The Washington Post Photos Russell 2000 Stock Exchange Wall Street Wikipedia: Russell 2000 |
Trees and power lines fall as storm blows into Kansas City As residents in Wichita and parts of Central Kansas were hit with strong winds, hail and heavy rain Sunday evening, local meteorologists told people in the Kansas City area they should be prepared.... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal) The Wichita Eagle Kansas Photos Storm Tree Wikipedia: Storm |
World stocks rise on signs of steady US recovery Evidence of a steady economic recovery in the U.S. helped push world stock markets higher Monday. A gauge of future economic activity issued Friday rose more than expected, a sign that the world's... (photo: WN / deniseyong) Austin American Statesman Economy Market Photos Stock Wikipedia: DAX |
Al Qaeda: Enemy or Asset? A whistleblower has revealed extraordinary information on the U.S. government’s support for international terrorist networks and organised crime. The government has denied the allegations yet gone to... (photo: US DoD / Glenn Fawcett) CounterPunch Al Qaeda Photos Terrorism US Wikipedia: Al-Qaeda |
End the ‘forever’ war There’s no point in engaging in a perpetual global war on terror From both the left and the right, three common misper-ceptions have emerged about US foreign policy: First, that the Global War on... (photo: US Navy / HMC Josh Ives) Khaleej Times Photos Terrorism US Wikipedia: War on Terror War |
Asian stocks rise on signs of steady US recovery Evidence of a steady economic recovery in the U.S. helped push Asian stock markets higher Monday. A gauge of future economic activity issued Friday rose more than expected, a sign that the world's... (photo: WN / deniseyong) Springfield News-Sun Economy Market Photos Stock Wikipedia: Nikkei 225 |