With Scant Media Attention, 'Human Catastrophe of Epic Proportions' Unfolding

    A situation described as a “human catastrophe of epic proportions” is underway in the Central African Republic (CAR), yet has failed to garner widespread media attention.  On Monday, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson warned that the impoverished nation was “descending into complete chaos before our eyes.” Describing the current turmoil in the country, the…

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      Doctors Blame US War as Afghan Child Hunger Crisis Worsens

      Despite the promises of a better future for Afghans following the ouster of the Taliban and more than twelve years after the original invasion, humanitarian organizations operating in the country say that a crisis of childhood malnutrition and starvation has quietly continued and is now “worsening.” United Nations figures show that malnutrition among Afghan children…

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        Hamilton blown away by ‘incredibly fast’ Imola

        Lewis Hamilton hailed Imola as an “incredible and fast” circuit, but the six-time world champion says overtaking opportunities will be at a premium on Sunday. Hamilton kicked off his Emilia Romagna GP weekend by setting the pace in Saturday’s single practice session, after which he gave the venue a big thumbs up. “This track is…

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