coronavirus Every country in the United Nations agreed to a global ceasefire during the pandemic — except the United States Thom Dunn

music On the 50th anniversary of Kent State Massacre, listen to the Isley Brothers' "Ohio" David Pescovitz

politics Trump is asked, if he loses more Americans in 6 weeks than died in Vietnam War, does he deserve to be re-elected? Xeni Jardin

trump Trump administration ends Obama-era landmine restriction Xeni Jardin

Business Landmines are actually good, says Defense Sec as Trump prepares to undo Obama-era landmine ban Xeni Jardin

war Rocket falls in Northern Iraq near Balad air base which houses US troops Xeni Jardin

politics IRAQ: Multiple Katyusha rockets fall in Baghdad's Green Zone (VIDEO) Xeni Jardin

Business Iraq: Chevron evacuates staff from Kurdistan oil site, will Russia's Rosneft benefit? Xeni Jardin

News House Intel chair Adam Schiff on Iran: 'We have to expect retaliation' Xeni Jardin

war Iran War: As U.S. sends 3,500 more troops to mideast, the vibe in Baghdad is bad Xeni Jardin

war Devastating remix of Ellen's lecture on befriending George W. Bush disappears after copyright takedown … then reappears in force Rob Beschizza

trump Turkey attacks Syria, UN Security Council to meet in northern Syria on Thursday Xeni Jardin

politics Trump gives Turkey blessing to attack Kurds, U.S. allies in war on ISIS Rob Beschizza

trump Trump tells reporters he's considering 'ultimate option' for Iran (what?) Xeni Jardin

trumpism America can only go to war against Iran if it reinstates the draft Cory Doctorow

books "The Grand Dark": Kadrey's latest is a noir, dieselpunk masterpiece that's timely as hell Cory Doctorow

politics John Bolton has always been at war with Iran, soon America will be too Xeni Jardin

politics Trump Energy Secretary Rick Perry gave 6 secret authorizations to sell nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia Xeni Jardin

war Shrapnel drone kills 6 at Yemen military parade Rob Beschizza

war Peter Jackson's They Shall Not Grow Old is a stunning act of remembrance Seamus Bellamy