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Prelude to 'Solo Piano Music'

Why the World Should Read Syria’s Fawwaz Haddad

Like much of the literary elite in Syria, Fawwaz Haddad has watched his country disintegrate over the past 20 months. His stories explore the limits placed on Syrian society, zig-zagging between high-minded principles and the dirty business of everyday life. Full story

World Peace Update

This week, milk was used as a weapon. I'm not sure we've ever been further from planetary harmony. Full story

I Left My Family for the Free Syrian Army

When civil war broke out last March, Loubna Mrie was persuaded by friends to smuggle bullets for the rebels of the Free Syrian Army in Damascus. Full story

Ground Zero: Syria (Trailer)

We sent renowned war photographer and videographer Robert King to Aleppo to document the conflict that is ripping Syria apart. He returned with footage that has made us very scared and very sad for the future of the country. Full story

World Peace Update

World Peace Update

Last week, Ukrainian opposition party leader Vitali Klitschko threw world peace down the drain by attempting to take on the Kiev PD singlehandedly. That was pretty hard to top, but a bunch of Mexican cartels, some Molotov cocktail-loving Northern Irish kids, and the Syrian army d… Full story

Syrian Slaughter Update - Week Eight

A little less conversation, a little more action. Full story

Syrian Slaughter Update - Week Seven

Assad went furniture shopping and Lionel Messi helped supply the rebels with weapons. Full story

Syrian Slaughter Update - Week Two

The most depressing blog column in the world continues. Full story