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Dec. 22, 2008 issue
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A weapon that kills civilians
Suraj Ghulam Habib, 17, of Afghanistan lost both his legs when he found a cluster bomb that he mistook for a can of food. He and five members of his family were walking home from a picnic when the bomb exploded. Suraj’s cousin was killed instantly, and everyone else was injured by the blast.
Nov. 24, 2008 issue
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Modern-day prodigal sons
You’ve probably heard a version of this story before:
A rich businessman wrote his will, dividing his wealth equally between his two sons. The younger son, a worldly lad, asked his father for his share immediately, and the kind father consented.
Sept. 22, 2008 issue
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Don’t blame the immigrants
The Center for Immigration Studies released a report last month that claimed immigration to the United States is a significant contributor to global warming. When people move to the United States from lower- emitting countries, the report contends, their greenhouse gas emissions multiply.
Sept. 1, 2008 issue
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Beyond politics as usual
A quick search of the Web sites of the two major presidential candidates, John McCain and Barack Obama, shows the following statements on defense:
Feb. 25, 2008 issue
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Refugees are Iraq’s silent crisis
“I had bodyguards with me all the time. I received many death threats for my support of U.S. efforts in Baghdad. Finally, I had to leave Iraq,” said Hassan.
Feb. 26, 2007 issue
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An open letter to the president
Dear President Bush: Thirteen U.S. Christian leaders are traveling to Iran Feb. 17-25 to talk with religious and political leaders about how to improve understanding between our two nations.
