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How many other victims will capital punishment create in the United States before we become aware of the inhumane character of a punishment incompatible with modern society?

The U.S. government was aware of the pride and stubbornness of the Native American population and tried all means to hunt the Lakota people from their territory, so as to then take control of their oil reserves.

Obama remains insistent that the U.S. must lead the rest of the world and that the 21st century should, like the one preceding it, have the U.S. at the helm. But upon hearing him say these words now, one cannot help but feel that he lacks the wherewithal to back them up.

Ohio is one of the bellwether states for the American elections. While the polls indicate the race is tightening between Mr. McCain and Mr. Obama, Democrats and Republicans will make several return visits to here until the election on November 4th

'If you believe that you have understood the Middle Eastern conflict, it is because it has been badly explained to you.'

The very American tendency to consider the United States as a beacon dedicated to inspire humanity can lead to an unfailing good conscience.

Americans love to mock French people, but France is in pretty good shape: high-speed trains, a healthcare system which is among the world’s best, healthy food, an enviable lifestyle, veneration for culture, leisure and education that the United States has never known.

The New York Times notes that in almost all the districts where a senator was up for re-election, average income has dropped since 2007.

Foie gras is not harmful to our health.