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Today’s tales from the worlds of economics, politics and the environment — plus added Fukusihmapocalypse Now! — opens with hope for modest relief for some via the Guardian: Sallie Mae and Justice Department in $60m deal over military...

At Georgetown University, Gaston Hall Washington, D.C. Wednesday November 20, 2013 “America’s Future in Asia” Thank you, Victor, for all your exceptional work to advance American policy toward Asia -- from your time on the NSC staff...

Fr. Thomas Berry educated and inspired many.  His last book, The Great Work: Our Way into the Future, was certainly read by many of those who worked on Laudato Si’.  It remains a source of guidance and consideration.  What follows are excerpts from this...

INTERNATIONAL Bangladesh Court Disqualifies Jamaat-e-Islami Party On 1 August a Bangladesh court has disqualified the country’s largest Islamic party from taking part in the next general election.The High Court panel ruled that the opposition...

The death of Nelson Mandela last week produced tributes from across the political spectrum--from hypocritical celebrations of his "capacity for forgiveness" from former enemies who defended apartheid, to honest appreciations of his role as leader of...