The Philippines is being hit by one of the strongest storms ever recorded. Super Typhoon Haiyan has wind speeds of about 195 miles per hour, with gusts up to 222 mph. Right now it does not appear as if the storm will hit the city of Manila directly, but millions of lives are at risk from this storm. The country has had time to prepare for the typhoon and let’s hope that the preparations are adequate.
Something is clearly happening in the P5+1 and Iran negotiations in Geneva. US Secretary of State Kerry has announced that he will be going to Geneva for the talks. It is very rare for a high-ranking official to make such a decision unless it is believed that some sort of success is likely–high ranking officials rarely wish to be associated with failures. The timing is urgent. Kerry has just finished meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and the US Congress will soon take up legislation to increase the sanctions on Iran.
The 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht falls on 9 November. On 9 November 1938, German Jews experienced widespread and coordinated attacks on their property. “Kristallnacht” refers to the sound of the shattered glass from the shop windows that were broken that night. There will be special efforts in Germany to remember the anniversary as the memory of the persecution of Jews seems to be fading, particularly among German young people.
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