Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Congress has demanded a U.S. investigation into the use of United Nations facilities by Hamas’ military in the Gaza Strip. Three senators have called on the administration of President Barack Obama to investigate Hamas storage of rockets at facilities of the UN Relief and Works Agency. The senators said Hamas […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has been bracing for Al Qaida’s seizure of leading military bases in Iraq. Officials said Al Qaida’s Islamic State of Iraq and Levant were surrounding at least two major military bases in northern Iraq. The officials said the biggest threat by ISIL was to the Iraq Air […]
Jeffrey T. Kuhner Conservatives beware. The Republican Party’s growing embrace of open borders and social liberalism is a betrayal of core principles. It also spells political doom and defeat. Just ask Massachusetts GOP Senate candidate Gabriel Gomez. He was trounced Tuesday by Democratic Rep. Edward J. Markey in the special election to fill the U.S. […]
Jeffrey T. Kuhner Republicans may be committing a fatal error. During its proud history, the GOP has embraced heroic causes decrying slavery, preserving our union, defending modern capitalism, opposing Soviet communism and protecting unborn children. It is a seminal institution that has been pivotal in forging a free and prosperous America. If wiser heads do […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has been using the Sunni revolt in Syria as a lever in nuclear talks with Iran. Western diplomatic sources said the administration of President Barack Obama has proposed a settlement in which Teheran would retain influence in Syria as part of a so-called grand bargain that would […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — NATO has been drafting plans for a military option in Syria. A leading U.S. military commander said NATO was drafting and reviewing military contingencies against the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. U.S. European Command chief Adm. James Stavridis said Washington would join any NATO intervention in Syria. “The alliance […]
Jeffrey T. Kuhner President Obama is on the verge of completing his socialist revolution. Remarkably, he is about to be aided and abetted by some Republicans — including leaders of the Tea Party. Who says politics doesn’t make for strange bedfellows? At a recent major policy speech in Las Vegas, Mr. Obama pushed for comprehensive […]
Jeffrey T. Kuhner Mitt Romney will be the GOP presidential candidate. Former Sen. Rick Santorum has suspended his campaign, clearing the path for Mr. Romney’s inevitable victory at the convention. The ex-Massachusetts governor now faces a pivotal question: Who will be his vice-presidential running mate? There are numerous possible choices — almost all of them […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By Grace Vuoto The GOP nomination battle is winding down with former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney headed toward victory. Hence, the really interesting question now is: who will be Mr. Romney’s running mate? The best advice one can give Mr. Romney at this time is to ignore both Arizona Sen. John McCain […]