“WAR CRIMES IN PROGRESS.” Amnesty International so characterizes the escalating practice of Syrian rebels beating and summarily executing people associated with the Syrian government, many of whom are soldiers manning checkpoints designed to quell the insurgency. Free Syrian Army, the “umbrella” group supported by U.S. and other foreign powers and which “coordinates” rebel efforts, [...]
Nov 022012
An unprecedented mandate approved by health officials in New York City that bans the sale of most large sugary drinks in restaurants is likely to spark a larger debate about obesity, public health and efforts to curb what has become a deadly — and costly — epidemic in the United States. The New York City [...]

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