Israeli Journalist Gideon Levy on the Escalating Talk of a Military Attack on Iran; From Military Threats to Crippling Sanctions, U.S.-Israel Posturing on Iran Stokes Fears of War; Iranian Americans Warn Harsh U.S. Sanctions Could Restrict Aid to Iran’s Earthquake Victims; 77 Years After FDR Signs Social Security, VP Pick Paul Ryan Pushes Dismantling the Social Safety Net.
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August 15, 2012
Syrian Rebels Behind Major Bombing in Damascus
Afghanistan Sees Deadliest Day for Civilians This Year
Correa: No Decision Yet on Assange’s Asylum Bid
Court Filing Details Harsh Treatment of Manning at Quantico
New Policy Takes Effect to Halt Deportation of Immigrants Brought to the U.S. as Children
Congressional Primaries Held in 4 States
Obama, Romney Trade Barbs over Energy Policy
Standard Chartered Bank to Pay $340 Million to Settle Claims of Hiding Iran Transactions
Judge Throws Out Suit on FBI’s Muslim Spying
Greenpeace Warns of Dangers of New Arctic Oil Drilling
Brazilian Court Halts Construction of Dam Opposed by Indigenous Groups