REVIEW: The Rings of Power
When an author tells a story they invite you, without prejudice, to share in their imagination.
Topic
Literature
A collection of 399 articles
The Sordid Union Between Intelligence and Organized Crime
STORY AT-A-GLANCE In this interview, investigative journalist Whitney Webb discusses her book, “ One Nation Under Blackmail: The Sordid Union Between Intelligence and Crime That Gave Rise to Jeffrey Epstein .” The book is so long, it was cut into two volumes. Volume 1 alone is 544 pages, but it's a fascinating
Barbara Newhall Follett: The Mysterious Disappearance of the Child Prodigy
By all accounts, budding author Barbara Newhall Follett was destined for an exciting career in the literary world.
Neom’s “The Line” – City of the Dead
The world is full of unanswered questions, beyond all limits or reason.”Lara Croft, Tomb Raider
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has a vision of utopia rising from the desert. It is called “Neom.” Neom combines the Greek word neos, meaning “new,” with mustaqbal, the Arabic
Landmark Prosecution of Iranian Official Gives Diaspora Hope
Earlier this summer, crowds of Iranians stood outside a Stockholm court anticipating a verdict.
Bezos Blunder: Blue Origin Rocket Fails During Liftoff
Jeff Bezos’ rocket company, Blue Origin, saw its latest rocket launch fail during liftoff this Monday.
International Criminal Court Should Reach Decision on Afghanistan
Delay in a critical International Criminal Court (ICC) ruling has protracted the wait of Afghans seeking some measure of justice for grave international crimes.
California Experiences Limited Blackouts as Power Demand Hits Record
California experienced limited power outages on Tuesday evening as power demand surged to record levels and the system reached its highest level of emergency alert — though the state did not have to endure rolling blackouts, thanks to conservation by consumers. According to the California Independent System Operator (ISO), power demand
“The Rise of the New Normal Reich” banned in Germany, Austria, and The Netherlands!
So, the censorship of my latest book, The Rise of the New Normal Reich: Consent Factory Essays, Vol.
PICS: Streets of Scottish Capital Fill with Garbage as Workers Strike
LONDON (AP) – Stinking piles of garbage on the streets of Edinburgh are threatening the health and safety of the public, a health authority warned Saturday as strikes by garbage collectors in the Scottish capital moved into their ninth day.
The warning from Public Health Scotland came as garbage collectors in
The Utopia that Never Was
About three years ago, before this Covid swill was poured down our throats, my wife pointed out an article in the Toronto Star about a proposal to have cars fitted with bumper cameras, or some other nonsense intended to cut down on illegal parking, hit and run offenses, and various
Activist in Cameroon Detained Again
In September 2019, prominent Cameroonian Anglophone peace activist Abdul Karim Ali was arrested.
Russian Strike on Kharkiv is Ukrainian Family’s Tragedy
Only a few days into her new job, on May 26, Russian forces fired a barrage of munitions, likely mortar rounds, into her Pavolove Pole neighborhood.At least one hit a park near the salon.
Joint Letter: Free Abduljalil al-Singace
King of Bahrain, Shaikh Hamad bin 'Issa Al Khalifa Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Your Majesties, We, the undersigned, are writing to you concerning Dr.
Russia: New Bogus Charge Against Opposition Politician
(Berlin) – Russian authorities’ new spurious charge against opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza is a thinly veiled threat to the Russian public not to engage in dissent, Human Rights Watch said today. Russian authorities should immediately free Kara-Murza and drop all charges against him. Kara-Murza was informed of the new charge, of
