In keeping with the Olympic spirit, the BBC has published some information regarding the national anthems of various states. National anthems are a source of nationalist pride, but the history of some of these songs in hardly in keeping with the romantic images they inspire.
Reuters has published an article about a secret order issued by President Obama authorizing secret operations in support of the Syrian rebels. The report does not come as much of a surprise, but its disclosure suggests that the Obama Administration wants the world to know that it is taking action in the face of the atrocities. There has been no reaction yet by the Russians or the Iranians to the news, but the action clearly has the support of Turkey.
The US has long supported Rwanda against charges that it was fostering violence in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. That policy has just recently changed because of the overwhelming evidence against Rwanda. The change is long overdue and represents a victory of ethics over narrowly defined interests.
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