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Holocaust hate still affecting society

The International Holocaust Remembrance Day recently commemorated the 68th anniversary for the liberation of the largest Nazi death camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau. Presently, we have the leaders of Iran calling for the annihilation of the people of Israel declaring that “the people of Iran are ready to march on Israel to wipe it out.” The British Sunday...

Obama seemingly widens divide with Israel

It is no secret that Israel is the strongest and most loyal partner to the U.S. in the Middle East region. Unfortunately, President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton refuse to see Israel as anything more than an annoyance on the Middle Eastern stage. In an effort to bring peace to the Middle...

US relationship with Israel a key, but overlooked issue

In the next few weeks, we will hear President Obama and Gov. Romney debate on a litany of issues including the economy, energy, healthcare and foreign policy. One issue that will not receive such a spotlight, but is of great importance, is the U.S. relationship with Israel. Israel is a representative democracy in the Middle...

Iran may economically choke U.S.

T he threat of Iran is imminent. Most dismiss the reality that a nuclear-proliferated Iran will be a real threat to America. It’s not like they could ever drop the bomb on American soil right?  It’s not an attack on American soil that we should fear.  It’s our economic longevity. Let us think back to...

Nuclear Iran proves to be threat

I ran must not get a nuclear weapon. It would completely reshape the power balance in the Middle East and put the United States in danger. Iranian President Ahmadinejad is an unstable and vicious tyrant. When his people rebelled against what was thought to be a corrupt electoral victory, Ahmadinejad’s regime hunted down the protestors...

Learning from our leader

In 1962, one Peace Corps volunteer began her two-year visit to southern Iran to teach English to locals in a small village near Basra. She wanted to volunteer in the Middle East, particularly because her family is Lebanese. 46 years later, she would share her experiences with about 20 students at Storer Auditorium who are...

Restaurant Review: Torange

Nestled on a street corner near Miracle Mile, Torange Restaurant provides a rare chance for those living in Coral Gables to sample Iranian cuisine.

Iran saga continues

Nearly a month after the al-Quds day protests, the Iranian government has announced that three individuals who participated in post-election riots during the summer have been sentenced to death. Though the death sentences can, and probably will, be appealed, the significance of this development cannot be overestimated.

The other green revolution

I am greatly encouraged by the display on Quds Day. It shows the Iranian people cannot be pacified by a regime that tries to silence them, that they will continue to speak out until they are heard.

Letter to the Editor: UN’s World Conference Against Racism contrary to the group’s ideals

The UN World Conference Against Racism (WCAR) has a name worthy of respect and optimism, as it alludes to the idea of a conference that seeks to generate peace between the different races.

US and World News

Public schools in Florida have to implement a uniformed anti-bullying policy; sales of weapons have increased since Barack Obama won the presidency; Iraqi-owned oil company signs $3.5 billion contract with Chinese-owned CNPC; Iran test-fired a new missile near the border with Iraq