Obama Syria policy a strategic disaster and misread threats
Trudy Rubin argues the Obama administration mishandles Syria by withholding heavy arms from rebels, relying on Moscow and Tehran, and delaying decisive leadership. She labels the approach indecisive, worsening regional security, and warns that aid delays empower Assad, Iran, and Hezbollah while weakening U.S. credibility.
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Almanac items for June 7 include births and events
Today notes the 175th day of 2013 with birthdays for figures such as John Ross and Minka Kelly. It recalls Picasso’s 1971 Louvre exhibition as living-artist first, cites South Africa's 1995 Rugby World Cup win, quotes Henry Ward Beecher, and lists 16.5 million wartime veterans and lunar phases for late June.
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Obama in Berlin Seen as a Sign of a Faltering Second Term
Washington argues Obama’s Berlin address signals detachment from reality and a failing second term. The piece critiques his gun control delay, multiple scandals, and calls into question his stance on global warming, arms control with Russia, and actions on Syria. It contrasts his rhetoric with Putin and notes Merkel’s presence during the speech.
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Manly to Macho Manicure Trends Quietly Enter Men’s Style
Dayton Daily News columnist notes rising male nail care and color styles as fashion shifts from rugged barber shop norms to salon culture. He jokes about past trades, describes gentler grooming, and imagines a bold future with manicured, colored nails and gendered fashion evolution.
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