San Francisco to Tokyo bombing anniversary and historic notes
On April 18 historical items include the 1906 San Francisco attack on Tokyo era events, the 1923 Yankee Stadium opening with Babe Ruth's first home run, and facts about Paul Revere's ride. Other entries mention Mohammad Zahir Shah's return and notable figures like Franz von Suppé and Clarence Darrow.
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San Francisco
Ath Pierce
Gandomes Doolittle
Tokyo
Mohammad Zahir Shah
Franz von Supp
Clarence Darrow
Goldstein
Yankee Stadium
Bronx
Babe Ruth
Obama Iran policy debate hinges on preconditions and talks
Trudy Rubin weighs Barack Obama’s approach to Iran amid Iraq policy. He supports a diplomatic surge with preconditions, direct talks with Iran including clerics, and a step by step dialogue. Rubin notes risks of inviting Ahmadinejad and urges keeping tough cards like a troop-withdrawal timeline.
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Iran
Iraq
Middle East
Oval Office
U.s.-Iran
Sen
Barack Obama
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Daily News
Obama
Mideast
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Syria
Nouri al
Maliki
Mahmoud
Ahmadinejad
Tehran
Israel
Hamas
Hezbollah
Bush
Russia
China
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
U.S
Iraq war differs from past conflicts in having three enemies
Harold Meyerson argues the Iraq war stands apart as the U.S. faces three distinct adversaries across phases. From Saddam's fall to Sunni insurgents and finally Iranian-backed Shiite militias, the conflict mirrors a civil war with external influence. The piece critiques aims and implies no clear victory path.
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Harold Meyerson
Washington Post
Mexico
China
Douglas MacArthur
North Korea
Vietnam
Soviet Union
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
al- Qaida
al-Qaida
David Petraeus
Ryan Crocker
Congress
Iran
Mosul
U.S
Moqtada al-Sadr
Nouri al-Maliki
Maliki
Basra
Hakim
Islamic Supreme Council of
Mahmoud
Baghdad
Bush
Middle East
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Sadr
United States
John McCain
McCain
Petraeus
Crocker
Global meals in Rome schools spark debate over foreign cuisine
In Rome public schools monthly menus feature international dishes alongside Italian staples. Some parents oppose the plan citing national cuisine pride, while advocates say exposure broadens children’s horizons and reduces food ignorance, with the author recalling family efforts to sample diverse foods.
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Italy
Rome
Commissioner of
New York Times
Children’s Services
Scotland
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Paul Revere
Boston
Concord
Revere
Dolters
Trudy Rubin
Rubin
The
Phillynews.com
T-Large American Prospect
L.A
Dad
D.L. Stewart
Stewart
Distewart
Coxohio.com
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