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The U.S. called for passage of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty at the recent ASEAN Forum in Tokyo, Japan.

A number of services provide federal inmates access to news and other information by email.

The 1999 Ottawa Convention banning landmines has been ratified by 161 nations, including every country in Europe. Noticeable by its omission is the United States, as well as Russia, China, India, and Pakistan.

Unless the 'Washington Post' wishes to be labeled "vile," "misogynistic" and "rape apologists" it must fire George Will and editors Fred Hiatt and Adam Kushner.

There need to be regiments of young white people coalescing into squadrons of anti-racism reformers to modernize and re-educate white racists.

On April 23, 2014, Attorney General of the United States, Eric H. Holder announced a new initiative intended to encourage appropriate candidates to petition for executive clemency.

Food supplies all over the country have been disrupted. There are 3.7 million people in South Sudan suffering from hunger.

This Memorial Day weekend, the Indy 500 returns for its 98th run at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The 12th Annual Orchid Show is an explosion of color, music and fun at the New York Botanical Gardens, with a smattering of learning thrown in for good measure.

Mexico seemed to be what was called a failed state. The government had lost control of its country.