Pinochet Pursuit Raises Global Debate Over Past Atrocities
A British court ruling opens Pinochet to possible prosecution for genocide and torture, prompting Britain Spain and Chile to weigh compromises as nations confront Cold War legacies. Analysts warn overreach risks constitutional harm while Chilean society remains divided over Pinochet's legacy.
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South Africa
Argentina
Czech Republic
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
England
Pinochet
Chile
Salvador Allende
Britain
Spain
Selling out the Jewish people by U S aid to Palestinians
Cal Thomas argues that U S aid to the Palestinians is flawed and redirecting funds will empower Yasser Arafat. He cites alleged misspending in Palestinian budgets, questions U S assurances, and warns that payments finance a century-old goal of eradicating Israel. He condemns Clinton policy as effectively paying for a future Palestinian state and Jerusalem's status.
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Gaza
Palestinian Authority
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Sunday Times of London
Madeleine Albright
United States
Albright
U.S
General Accounting Office
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PLO
Arafat
Israel
Jerusalem
Middle East
Executive Committee
Central Council
Saib Ereigat
U.N
Scott Ritter
Jerusalem Post
Wye
CIA
State Department
Clintor
Camp David
Hitler
Thomas
University of Chicago
Overpopulation, definitions, and real poverty outcomes
Thomas Lowell argues that distinguishing between equations and identities matters for policy. He warns that tautologies hide real-world effects, citing birth control and overpopulation debates. He contends wealth, not population control, drives poverty reduction, with examples from the Third World and global inequality.
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India
China
Third World
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