Obama UN speech misreads world stability and Iran threat
Cal Thomas argues Obama's U.N. address misreads global conflicts and Iran's nuclear aims. He argues there are more armed conflicts now than 2008, criticizes Iran's nuclear program and Khamenei's fatwa, questions Israel Palestinian peace prospects, and asserts U.S. policy lacks a clear strategy while asserting that the world is not more peaceful today.
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Peter Wallensteen
Journal of Peace Research
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Ali Khamenei
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Northern Ireland
Britain
United Ireland
Ireland
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Egypt
Hassan
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Cal Thomas
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Innovation versus stagnation in 3D printing debate
The piece contrasts optimistic views of 3D printing enabling home fabrication and Earth savings with criticisms citing home production of weapons. It notes politicians’ concerns about risks and features a televised critique of an armed utopia concept.
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Rachel Maddow
Printed guns spark debate on tech driven law challenges
Doonesbury cites 3D printed Liberator gun by Cody Wilson as example of rising threats to gun control. He notes 100000 downloads after a State Dept takedown and argues prohibiting such devices is ineffective as technology evolves.
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Fed holds steady on bond purchases amid global ripple effects
The Federal Reserve kept its $85 billion monthly bond purchases unchanged, delaying tapering despite expectations of a cut. The decision eases pressure on emerging markets like Indonesia and India facing capital outflows, while Korea warns slower U S growth could hit exports as policymakers brace for a gradual stimulus wind down.
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Westgate attack underscores global fear of Somali terrorism
The text condemns the Westgate Shopping Mall massacre in Kenya by al Shabaab, linking Somalia's instability to the rise of Islamic extremism. It urges international aid to Kenya, notes 200 wounded and named victims, and warns that the threat could spread globally through Somali diasporas.
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Somalia
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al-Qaida
al-Shabab
Siad Barre
Ross Laingdon
Elif Yavuz
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Nairobi
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Africa
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